Katlyn Knuver print portfolio

I am Katlyn Knuver and I specialize in graphic design and
illustration. My work develops from rural roots and enchanting
dreams of making the world a better place. It is through my
artwork that I hope to focus on days gone by and moments of
family, hard work, and connection. In this short collection you
will find children’s illustrations, watercolor paintings, and digital
productions. More than an artist, I view myself as a storyteller
sharing the value of all individuals through their mere existence.
I hope my work causes someone to stop his/her busy life and
realize that he/she has incredible purpose and a story to tell.

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BRUSHWELL BRANDING

DESIGNS

COLORS

LOGO DEVELOPMENT
BRUSHWELL LOGO

DESIGNS

FONTS Handlettered: Medium: watercolor
and digital
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HARVEST DAYS

DESCRIPTION

Harvest Days is a watercolor piece created to show the light and color of fall
moments in a rural location. Typical animals appearing black and white really
have an array of color that is best seen in the light.

Medium: watercolor
Size: 18x24 inches
Personal reference photo
Date: fall 2016

FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE

DESCRIPTION

From the Farm to the Table was an exploration of organic produce
consumption and farming. Natural and bright colors were used to create
visual connection between the subject matter and feel of growth, and a
natural organic atmosphere. The application of this 12 page booklet would
be as a resource for the farming industry to inform consumers.

Medium: digital
Size: 5.5x8.5 inches
Personal reference photo and illustrations.
Date: fall 2015

THROUGH THEIR EYES

DESCRIPTION

Through Their Eyes is a piece that was created to celebrate cultures and
perspectives. This piece, inspired by my journey to Africa, features two
children who gave generously and let me partake in their culture.

Medium: watercolor
Size: 24x36 inches
Personal reference photo taken in Togo, Africa
Date: fall 2016

DEVELOPMENT

POTTERY

DESCRIPTION

These two mugs were created with stoneware clay on a pottery wheel. Once
fired they were glazed and painted to bring an illustrative, unique, and
functional piece. Every mug features a one-of-a-kind surprise on the bottom.

Medium: clay
Size: roughly 6 and 5 inches height
Personal illustrations and saying based off of hymn
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
Date: fall 2016

HOMEGROWN

DESCRIPTION

This illustration was designed to utilize my skill in both watercolor and ink.
Homegrown features illustrative techniques to show the ideal rural life of
harvest bounty during the spring.

Medium: watercolor and ink on watercolor paper
Size: 18x24 inches
Personal illustrations and photo references
Date: fall 2016

SKETCHES

FISH OF NEWAYGO

DESCRIPTION

The city of Newaygo, Michigan is surrounded by many rivers and known
for its Rainbow Trout and Salmon. For this assignment, I created illustrations
of both types of fish to fit an existing steel frame. Through this process, I
was responsible for working with the city as we printed, cut, laminated, and
applied the fish to Newaygo’s arch.

Medium: Arlon printed vinyl laminated and applied to existing steel frames
Size: NA
Personal illustrations based of researched fish
Date: summer 2016

TYPOGRAPHY POSTER

Families

Sans Serif Serif Script Decorative

These fonts are known Serif Fonts are Script fonts are loopy Decorative fonts do
for their lack of serifs recognizable by their not follow the rules
and a boxy exterior. serif feet. These fonts can look like cursive or and have aspects
Sans serif fonts have have a tendency to be hand lettering. Similarly of other font types.
a tendency to be old style and vintage in to decorative, they may Decorative fonts
modern. appearance. be harder to read and may have legibility
Ex: Helvetica Ex: American Typewriter should not be used for problems and should
the body copy. never be used
Ex: Sign Painter for the text body.
Ex: Rosewood

Storytelling

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Choose a font that type of font in a piece Kerning and tracking
but no more than are the spacing
are trying to convey three. Be consistent between letters.
in your piece. Don’t and make a statement. Sometimes automatic
use fonts that mix Use contrast whether spacing seems
moods and themes of is be size, color, or unnatural and not
your story. One font styles. For example do
may be happy and not use two serif type this to make a piece
another feeling sad. fonts but make your that really impacts and
Avoid clique fonts font story unique. tells a cohesive story.
and be unique.

Fun Facts

Phoenicians Johann Helvetica, the
Gutenberg most popular
to invent an invented the font today
alphabet. designed by
press system. Max Meidinger .

DESCRIPTION

Typography Poster was a design meant to be a resource for graphic design
instructors to teach students the accurate ways to use type. This step by step
process looks at the common mistakes and informative goals when working
with type.

Medium: digital and print
Size: 11x17 inches
Personal design and photos
Date: spring 2016

SKETCHES & DEVELOPMENT

ROOTS MAGAZINE: fall edition

DESCRIPTION

Roots Magazine is Grace College’s yearbook alternative to capture and
document campus life, culture, and ideals. As illustrator and graphic
designer for two years, I designed covers, layouts, and illustrations as
featured. This cover was designed for fall 2015.

Medium: watercolor and ink
Size: 8.5x11 inches
Personal illustrations
Date: fall 2015

FULL COVER

ROOTS MAGAZINE: Spring edition

DESCRIPTION

Roots Magazine is Grace College’s yearbook alternative to capture and
document campus life, culture, and ideals. As illustrator and graphic
designer for two years, I designed covers, layouts, and illustrations as
featured. This design was for the fall 2016 edition. This cover features
building and landmarks of Grace College that would be understood to the
student body.

Medium: watercolor and ink
Size: 8.5x11 inches
Personal illustrations
Date: fall 2016

COLOR DEVELOPMENT

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LOGO

P HOTOG RA P H Y

FONTS COLOR PALLET
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PHOTO G R APHY

P HOTOG RA P H Y

DESCRIPTION

Cynthia Norris Photography Branding was a commissioned piece for a
freelance photographer. This assignment looked at watermarks, stationary
branding, logos, and business cards.

Medium: digital and print
Size: varies
Personal design photo copyright Cynthia Norris Photography
Date: January 2017

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

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cookie decorating
food & cocoa
christmas dodgeball
christmas races

DESCRIPTION

Christmas Extravaganza was a piece designed for a Christmas party event
through Grace College. This poster was my responsibility as head of Grace
Student Organization graphic designer and it was designed to bring a fun
and home-style feel to the event.

Medium: digital and print
Size: 11x17 inches
Personal design and resources
Date: winter 2016

SKETCHES

CANNING SEASON

DESCRIPTION

Canning Season is a piece that was done to illustrate the use of natural
light and reflections. Canning has always been a tradition in my family and
I painted this still life to not only celebrate the flavors of summer but to
celebrate the blessing of preservation.

Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 18x24 inches
Personal reference photo
Date: spring 2016

CHECKER CAB’S ADVENTURE

Have you ever ridden in a Checker taxi cab? Have Checker Cab’
you ever been to a college football game? What do
you do on a Saturday afternoon? Fall Football Fun

Look for other Checker Adventure Books wherever better books are sold. Written by Zandra and Timothy Bower
Illustrated by Katlyn Knuver

Checker Cab enjoys his job as a taxi, because he meets interesting As Cab Driver is vacuuming the front seat and floor, he opens the
glove box to make sure his maps, tire gauge, and driving gloves are
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favorite stuffed animal and good luck charm.

“Good morning, Bunwacky! Are you ready for another busy day?”

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n Checker Cab’s Adventure was a commissioned piece based off of the client’s
family and interest. The story revolves around a taxi cab driver and his helper,
Bunwacky, a pet bunny. Throughout the day they pick up several passengers
on the way to a football game.

Medium: digital, watercolor, and watercolor pencils on bristol
Size: 5.5x8.5 inches
Personal design and resources
Date: spring 2016

Cab Driver whistles a merry tune as he heads back to the garage. 5:21 PM
Bunwacky and Checker Cab review the day’s adventures.

6/5/16“Wasn’t today fun?” asks Bunwacky. “We’ll remember our riders for

months.”

Checker Cab agrees, “That was an assorted group of customers we
helped today. We learned how much fun a Saturday in September can
be!”

Back at the garage, Cab Driver parks the taxi. He unbuckles
Bunwacky from his seat belt and gently places him in the glove box for
a safe night’s sleep.

As he exits the garage, Cab Driver pats Checker Cab on the fender
and says, “Good Night!”

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6/5/16 5:21 PM

GROW LOGO

G.R.O.W

BOUGHT WITH A PRICE Wiang Pa Pao, Thailand

DESCRIPTION

G.R.O.W, or Grace Refuge Outreach Worldwide, is an organization founded
to rescue endangered children in Thailand from human trafficking. This
project incorporated their logo as well as their values in a shirt created to
bring awareness. The barcode is a reminder of the price of life as well as
the value of individuals while the flowers incorporate the G.R.O.W logo. This
design was produced on a variety of shirts that were purchased.
Medium: digital
Size: basic t-shirt application
Personal design and resources
Date: spring 2016

SKETCHES

BOUGHT WITH A PRICE

ROCK CLIMBING TRIP

Feb. 18
9am-7pm

GIP ROCK CLIMBING

Hoosier Heights in Indianapolis
$20/20 spots

sign ups: Grace Intramural FB page

DESCRIPTION

This Rock Climbing Trip was a Grace Intramural-sponsored event. Due
to the nature of this event, this graphic was designed for a college-age
audience. Natural and earthy colors were used to bring an adventurous and
mountainous feel.

Medium: digital
Size: 8.5x11 inches
Personal design and resources
Date: spring 2017

SKETCHES

THE LUMBERJACK’S SON

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A mighty tree perhaps. One that 110 Perhaps a straight tree that reached
was sturdy and trustworthy would to the sky with great ease and valor?
be great for a gift? But the But the lumberjack walked on.
lumberjack walked on.
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DESCRIPTION

The Lumberjack’s Son was a piece I personally wrote and illustrated. Each
picture breaks the border and creates an interactive environment for
the reader. Additionally, each of the spreads features an animal hidden
in the opposite side of the spread. The storyline follows the journey of a
lumberjack father who is on a quest to build a meaningful gift for his son.
Medium: watercolor and digital
Size: 11x14 inches
Personal illustrations and resources
Date: spring 2015

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RECIPE CARDS

Prep Time: Total Time:

Ingredients: Directions:

DESCRIPTION

Recipe Cards was a practical design challenge. I illustrated common kitchen
supplies and used a neutral color pallet to be adaptable to most styles
and preferences.

Medium: digital
Size: 4x6 inches
Personal design and resources
Date: winter 2016

SKETCHES

SPOONFULS OF KINDNESS

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Splendid Recipes

SKETCHES

DESCRIPTION

Spoonfuls of Kindness was a six word memoir challenge to create a
meaningful graphic using only six original words. This vintage inspired
piece uses a 50s color scheme and vintage fonts to give the appearance
of familiar age.

Medium: digital
Size: 11x14 inches
Personal illustrations and resources
Date: fall 2016

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STATIONARY AND PROMOTION

Sports Club

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Grace College’s Shooting Sports Club is an club sport group that meets
bimonthly to shoot trap, skeet, and sporting clay. With current gun violence,
this group wanted to be mindful and receptive to concerns with firearms.
To correlate with the objectives of this group, I created this logo that
depicts no guns or shooters but still gives a clear idea of the group. The
bullet is going away from the viewer and is easily applicable for any further
branding development.

Medium: digital
Size: dependent on application
Personal design and resources
Date: winter 2016

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DESCRIPTION

This packaging exploration was a discovery of educating consumers
about what they are eating. In a highly processed world, it is easy to
forget what we are consuming. To combat this growing problem, I
produced a series of packaging that both emphasized that origin of
the food as well as the process. In a subtle and interesting way, these
packages remind consumers to buy grown foods and know what they
are buying.

Additionally, these packages were designed to be useful to the
consumer. Honey, in its natural consistency is sticky and often the
product has to be upside down to have the contents drip. So, the honey
label is both legible right side up and up side down. Similarly, the jam jar
is simple and clear so even a young consumer can recognize the product
when making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Medium: digital
Size: NA
Personal illustrations and watercolors
Date: spring 2017

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Coloring Page and crayons are inside!

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Betsy Just Plain Facts Farm Fresh Produce presents a healthy lunch for you and your family.

Apples Peanut Butter and Jelly Milk

Hi! My name Lunch Kit includes: Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts

is Betsy. I live • Milk carton with a straw Serving Size 1 bag 7oz Serving Size 1 Sandwich Serving Size 8 oz

on a farm in the • Peanut butter spreader Amount Per Serving Amount Per Serving Amount Per Serving
• Two slices of white bread
country. One of my • Peanut butter Calories 130 Calories from Fat 0 Calories 430 Calories from Fat 110 Calories 80 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value* % Daily Value* % Daily Value*
important jobs is to
Total Fat 0g 0% Total Fat 12g 18% Total Fat 0g 0%
give you milk to drink. I eat a lot
Saturated Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Saturated Fat 0g 0%

of hay and grains to make sure • Jelly Trans Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g 0%
• Apple slices
you get the vitamins you need to Cholesterol 0mg 0% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Cholesterol 5mg 1%
• Napkin
stay healthy when me color my homeSodium0mg 0% Sodium 930mg 39% Sodium 130mg 5%
elp• Coloring page Total Carbohydrate 34g11% Total Carbohydrate 65g 22% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
you drink RM FRE Dietary Fiber 5g20% 44% 0%
my milk. • 4 Crayons Sugars 25g Dietary Fiber 11g Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 1g Sugars 16g Sugars 11g

Protein 19g Protein 8g

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2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your be higher or lower depending on your be higher or lower depending on your
calorie needs: calorie needs: calorie needs:

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DEVELOPMENT

Pull Here DESCRIPTION

Help get Betsy to PB & J To Go is a prepared lunch kit that not only emphasizes homemade
her home! lunches but also stresses the importance of knowing where your food was
made. This kit, designed for milk, apples, and a sandwich is also equipped
with crayons and activities. The top portion of the kit is removable to reveal
both the contents and a coloring page. The sides give farm facts and offers
education to the child. This lunch alternative gives both a homemade feel
and educational qualities while fulfilling a real need to the consumer.

Medium: digital
Size: 8x10 inches
Personal design, concept, and resources
Date: concept 2014, development spring 2016



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