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Designing My Michael Jackson Poster
A personal behind-the-scenes look at my Michael Jackson poster, from childhood memories and music to the cloak, embroidery, silhouette, and icon energy that shaped the final illustration.
Designing My Michael Jackson Poster
A personal behind-the-scenes look at my Michael Jackson poster, from childhood memories and music to the cloak, embroidery, silhouette, and icon energy that shaped the final illustration.
The Original Pin-Ups: Calendar Girls!
Vintage calendar girls were more than decoration. They were powerful pin-up icons who shaped culture, beauty standards, and illustration styles that still influence artists today.
The Original Pin-Ups: Calendar Girls!
Vintage calendar girls were more than decoration. They were powerful pin-up icons who shaped culture, beauty standards, and illustration styles that still influence artists today.
My Style Didn’t Fit Anywhere—So I Created My Own
My art never fit into one category, so I created my own. This is the story of how Tropical Nouveau was born from music, culture, nostalgia, and refusing to shrink.
My Style Didn’t Fit Anywhere—So I Created My Own
My art never fit into one category, so I created my own. This is the story of how Tropical Nouveau was born from music, culture, nostalgia, and refusing to shrink.
Yes, I'm the Licorice Pizza Poster Artist
I was overwhelmed with gratitude for the chance to create the illustrated poster and outdoor campaign for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, Licorice Pizza.
Yes, I'm the Licorice Pizza Poster Artist
I was overwhelmed with gratitude for the chance to create the illustrated poster and outdoor campaign for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, Licorice Pizza.
When Art and Music Come Together
A personal look into my portrait collaboration with reggae artist Hirie—blending island nostalgia, Latin roots, and vintage art to celebrate homecoming, music, and identity. Inspired by our shared love for...
When Art and Music Come Together
A personal look into my portrait collaboration with reggae artist Hirie—blending island nostalgia, Latin roots, and vintage art to celebrate homecoming, music, and identity. Inspired by our shared love for...
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kat Reeder is a Peruvian-American artist, illustrator, and designer based in Honolulu, known for her lush, nostalgic visual language called Tropical Nouveau. Her work blends beauty, story, and atmosphere into art that feels warm, bold, and transportive.