Trumpet Blows (up)

portrait of a trumpet that endeavors to hold itself together

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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A Portrait for Chicago
A Portrait for Chicago
The singer-songwriter Liz Phair is drawn by Kathryn Rathke for Chicago Magazine.
A Portrait for Chicago
Rick Bayless
Rick Bayless
Kathryn Rathke produces an amusing portrait of American chef Rick Bayless for Chicago Magazine.
Rick Bayless
Angela Garbes
Angela Garbes
Food critic Angela Garbes is drawn by Kathryn Rathke for Seattle's City Arts magazine to coincide with the release of her new book.
Angela Garbes

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