wren etching

animated line etching of a wren

About Kathryn
With her fluid, natural drawing style, Kathryn Rathke has a rare talent for capturing the individual look of the person she’s drawing in just a few quick lines. Authors, singers, politicians – her portraits are instantly recognizable but so simply drawn that they’re always easy for people to relate to.
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Kathryn Rathke produces an amusing portrait of American chef Rick Bayless for Chicago Magazine.
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Hannibal Buress
Kathryn Rathke draws and animates a portrait of comedian Hannibal Buress for Chicago Magazine.
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The Spirit & Flair of Prince
The Spirit & Flair of Prince
Kathryn Rathke creates a portrait of Prince for Seattle's 'The Stranger'.
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