Katey Hindes is a Midwest-based graphic and traditional artist whose creative career has recently evolved into the art licensing world. After years working in advertising, Katey shifted her focus toward building a more personal, expressive body of work—one that celebrates contrast, nostalgia, and playful design. This transition led to the creation of Kitsch & Curate, her art and licensing brand that merges opposing styles with humor, heart, and intention.

Kitsch & Curate is a playful homage to the phrase “a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll,” and perfectly captures Katey’s artistic philosophy. The brand thrives on contrast: classic meets contemporary, refined meets rebellious, high-brow sophistication meets low-brow charm. Her work blends retro-inspired aesthetics with modern design sensibilities, creating artwork that feels familiar yet unexpected—timeless, but never too serious.

Through bold color palettes, graphic patterns, whimsical motifs, and stylized characters, Katey’s designs bring vibrant energy to everyday life. Her art dances between wild and mild, polished and irreverent, always with a wink and a sense of humor. Whether applied to licensed product lines, print media, or collaborative projects, Kitsch & Curate transforms ordinary moments into something expressive, joyful, and memorable.

Katey’s background in advertising gives her a deep understanding of how design connects with audiences. She approaches each piece with strategic creativity, balancing visual impact with storytelling and emotional resonance. Her work invites viewers to embrace playful contradiction—to find beauty in boldness, charm in imperfection, and delight in design that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Today, Katey’s artwork spans both graphic and traditional media and is featured across a range of products, including home décor, accessories, and apparel. Through Kitsch & Curate, she continues to explore the intersection of nostalgia and modernity, crafting art that feels spirited, approachable, and endlessly fun — in collaboration with DenimINK.

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• DISCO UFO
• GOLDENROD
• GROOVY DAY PINK
• HOWDY SQUARE
• HOWDY TEXT
• MUMS ALL NoBG
• PATCHES ALL NoBG
• PEACE AND LOVE GREEN
• PEACE LOVE HAPPINESS
• PEACE LOVE STRIPES
• PUMPKIN
• STELLAR
• STELLAR2
• SUNFLOWER
• UFO SPACE
• UFO SPACE PURPLE
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