Portraits for Modern People
Portraits for Modern People

Portraits for Modern People

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Introduction: ​Portraits for Modern People is the brain child and business of Katy O'Connor. Katy has been an artist, animator and educator for the past 20 years. She has her bachelors and masters in painting and drawing. Previous to opening her own business Katy was an animator and designer at Flat Black Films for 14 years. She was a crucial in helping to develop the rotoscoped look that has become so popular in digital animation. She was a lead animator in the ground breaking animated movie "Waking Life". During her years at Flat Black she worked with many different clients making sure that their visions became a reality. This site is her umbrella site for live event drawing, illustration, graphic design and private art lessons. ABOUT PORTRAITS FOR MODERN PEOPLE: At your wedding, party, fundraiser, etc. Katy will make live portrait sketches of your guests. Similar to caricatures, but more artistic and more elegant, this is a wonderful form of entertainment and memory making. Guests who get their portraits made will have a forever gift and those who do not will enjoy the excitement of seeing the artistic process. Typically these portraits are watercolor on watercolor paper; however, portraits can also be in colored pencil, pastel, pencil, charcoal or marker. Along with the portraits Katy can be hired to create action sketches and gestures of the happenings at these events, to chronicle through watercolor special moments such as the first dance or cutting of the cake. Katy is also available to make watercolors of past events, paintings from photos, portraits of loved ones, houses and pets, and editorial art for digital or print. Live Event Art Making: This is my favorite thing to do as I am completely in the moment interpreting my surroundings through art and I love to draw and paint people from life. Illustration: I love the challenge of making a clients ideas get from brain to page. Teaching: Seeing progress in someone's art work and watching them see their own progress. Graphic Design: My husband and I collaborate on graphic design and logo work and I enjoy working with him.
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Amanda p.
May 31, 2016
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Katy did caricature drawings at my wedding and she did a beautiful job. She was amazing at her work everyone told me how cool it was to have her there and how great of a job she did on her work !
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Yay! So happy that you were happy! It was a great wedding.
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Kailee M.
May 15, 2016
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Katy is absolutely outstanding. she is incredibly talented. the guests at my wedding are RAVING about her and saying that it was their favorite part!!!! Thank you so much for your amazing work Katy!
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Thank you! What an amazing wedding! It was a pleasure to paint.
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James W.
Jul 7, 2017
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It's ben a while since this project was completed, but I still remember my overwhelmingly positive experience with Katy. She's professional, responsive, and creates high quality work that fit right in the style of the project in question. As a matter of fact, I reached out and had Katy help me with another project since this one. She's a truly good person, and a great help for anyone hoping to illustrate a vision.
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Theone D.
Aug 28, 2016
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Katy was wonderful. Her art is beautiful! Everyone enjoyed getting their portraits, they made for a very meaningful reminder of a great night. Her art is worth framing. She made everyone sitting for her comfortable she was a true asset to out party. HIGHLY recommend her. The best. Thank you so much Katy!
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Amber A.
Jul 18, 2016
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Katy did an amazing job. The clients lover her. Will definitely book her again for future events.
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Katherine O'connor