My Story

Hi, I'm KP Dawes. I produce high-contrast ink illustrations out of my studio in Chicago. Working exclusively with a stark black-and-white base and deliberate color accents, my focus is on clean line work, deep ink saturation, and tactile detail. And I NEVER use ai to create or alter my art.

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In addition to self-publishing—including my illustrated novel, Kopper—my illustrations have been featured in the Chicago Reader and a host of indie zines. Some of the work shown here will soon be available across a select range of physical merchandise formats, including standalone prints and complete collection multi-pack bundles.