Katie Weston - Artist
Hi, I’m Katie Weston, a professional artist specializing in date stamp portraits—unique artworks created using hand-stamped dates tied to meaningful moments like birthdays, anniversaries, and especially weddings. I love offering live portrait experiences at wedding receptions, where guests can watch the artwork come to life while the couple receives a one-of-a-kind keepsake to remember their special day.
I’m also a children’s book illustrator, and I’ve had the joy of illustrating the Super Penguin series by Rob Witzel, as well as How Special I Am: A Book of Positive Affirmations and Sometimes: A Book About Feelings, written by my sister, Beth Walder, Licenced Clinical Social Worker.
When I’m not illustrating or stamping portraits, I teach painting workshops and sell my artwork at local vendor fairs in east central Illinois. Whether I’m creating art live at an event or bringing a story to life on the page, I’m passionate about making meaningful, creative connections through my work.
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting
The Second City
Improv & Storytelling
Solo Exhibitions
2025
January 26, Art Gallery at Baes in Rossville, IL
2024
July 14, St Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis
2023
November, Featured Artist at Vermilion River Beer Company
Galleries and Events
2024
January 5th, First Friday at Murphy Art Center in Indianapolis
2023
October, First Friday at North Mass Boulder in Indianapolis
2024
June, Brown's Accents Peach Festival in Attica, IN
2024
December, Holiday in Hoopeston, IL