Mark Jones - Itero 88
“ Working with Katie was an absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. I approached her to create an illustration for my brand, ITERO88, that could visually represent our core concept: "A visual metaphor for progress in motion." From the very first conversation, I knew I'd made the right choice. Katie is a fantastic collaborator. She is a great listener who made the process of sharing ideas feel easy and exciting. I was so impressed by her artistic process; she created real painted textures and shapes by hand, then skilfully combined them digitally to create the final piece. It gives the artwork such a unique, authentic feel. The final illustration is amazing and perfectly captures the fluid, evolving nature of our brand. Katie has a remarkable talent for taking an abstract idea and turning it into something beautiful and meaningful. Her care and attention to detail are evident in every aspect of the final work. If you're looking for an illustrator who is not only incredibly talented but also an absolute joy to work with, look no further! I cannot recommend Katie Walden Illustration highly enough. “
Cheryl Devine - Cultivate Courage
“I commissioned Katie to provide illustrations for my organisation, Cultivate Courage. I wanted something to show what we did, whilst capturing the heart of the organisation. These were to be used across our website and marketing materials.
From the initial meeting, Katie was responsive, taking time to understand the business and each of the service offerings she was providing illustrations for. She asked questions and really listened to the answers, providing a bespoke and personalised service.
Katie then went away and worked her magic. The result was a portfolio of illustrations that not just reflected the service offerings but captured the essence of the business. I couldn't have been happier with the results.
As well as being an incredibly talented illustrator, Katie was a wonderful person to work with. I am looking forward to commissioning her again in the near future, for some visual note-taking at our workshops.”
Chloe Baldwin – Buttercrumble Limited
“I had the pleasure of collaborating with Katie (a super talented illustrator) on a local workshop series. She brings creativity and professionalism to projects and is a joy to work with.”
Sophie Seddon – Sophie Seddon PR
“I had the pleasure of working with Katie for illustrations for my business, Sophie Seddon PR. Her professionalism, care, and attention to detail were outstanding. She took the time to truly understand me and my brand, capturing the essence of my business with beautiful, personalised illustrations – a typewriter with my company strapline 'Said and Done,' a nurturing hand with a plant illustrating new business growth, and even my shorthand notes. Katie is someone you can trust completely. She listens, understands, and brings ideas to life with exceptional artistry and attention to detail. Highly recommended.”
June McLean – Secretary of Honley Business Association
(Client and point of contact for the community project map commission)
“Katie Walden undertook to produce a map of our village, Honley, to include iconic buildings or features of our village and Katie did a super job. The map was to highlight all the business members of Honley Business Association and Katie completed the project within the timeframe given with great diligence and a super result.
I would not hesitate to use her again on any project that needed great design and her artistic talents.
In fact, as I also own a shop within the village, I have already ordered some of Katie’s cards to sell in the shop.”
Steve Hemming – Honley Village Community Trust
“We commissioned Katie to produce a map of Magdale Fields, an area of green space owned by Honley Village Community Trust CIO. Katie’s communication with us was excellent at every stage. She obtained information from us about the area and the detail we wanted to include in the map. We were able to comment on drafts and Katie responded to these with amendments in good time until we arrived at a final version. Her incorporation into the design of key features and wildlife demonstrated her creative talent. We were very pleased with the result of her work.”
Carole – Owner of Utterly Yorkshire
(Card and print stockist - Utterly Yorkshire, 347b Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire)
“Here in Denby Dale you are one of our most popular artists and customers love your work. Since stocking your amazing artwork, you have adapted and grown your range of "products". Your prints are unique, initially producing "fabric prints" and "watercolour" across a theme of local landmarks. These remain popular in both framed items and gift cards.
It was great working with you to produce a collage of our local landmarks. What started as a simple suggestion quickly turned into another piece of artwork and I am thrilled to say I overheard a customer remarking on your framed collage only this week. She adored it and I love sharing these stories with you! It makes me proud to have your work available for my customers to enjoy (and buy)!
This week I was viewing a local property and one of your prints was on the wall for all to see;-).. brilliant!!
I could go on and on as to how lovely your artwork is and just as importantly how professional and approachable you are to work with.”
Katie Rayner – Owner of Crafty Praxis
(Card and print stockist, logo and branding work commission – Crafty Praxis, Byram Arcade, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire)
“I have been selling Katie’s cards and prints in Crafty Praxis for well over a year now.
The local artwork she produces is very popular and the quality of her items is high.
Katie has also extended her range of cards whilst supplying the shop, and these have been equally popular.
Katie has also developed a range of birthday cards upon request from myself for both children’s ages and adult ages.
She communicates well and delivers her stock on a timely basis to the shop.
It is a pleasure to stock her work in the shop and she is always reliable.”