Katrin Kaev

Katrin Kaev (1965) is a book designer, illustrator, printmaker, and calligrapher. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts in graphic art and has worked there as an instructor. Kaev has illustrated ten childrenā€™s books, textbooks, and magazines, and hasĀ designed nearly 300 books and magazines in total. She has been awarded in the 5 Best-Designed Estonian Childrenā€™s Books and the 25 Best-Designed Estonian Books competitions. Classic pen-and-ink drawing and realistic sketch-like illustrations define Kaevā€™s style.

Profile photo: private collection

Illustrated books

Translations

Awards

2020
The White Ravens (Shoe nr. 39)

2019
Annual Childrenā€™s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Shoe nr. 39)
Good Children's Book (Shoe nr. 39)

Contact info

kaev.katrin[at]gmail.com