Kristin Devine

Kristin Devine is an emerging artist and illustrator who lives in Armidale NSW, where she enjoys the region’s many spectacular national parks and unique ecosystems as sources of inspiration and subject matter for her work. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History from the University of New England and has a particular interest in the use of images as historical sources. She is currently completing a Diploma of Graphic Design with Billy Blue College of Design. Kristin is the illustrator of Jenny Blackford’s junior novel Fil and Harry (Christmas Press 2021) and winner of the 2019 NEWC Illustration Prize.

My work sits at the intersection of design and art, drawing inspiration from the natural environment to create visuals that are both authentic and imaginative. As a creative, I value empathy, originality, and connection. I believe the best design happens when we look closely - at nature, at ideas, and at people - and then translate those observations into work that communicates with honesty and impact.

I enjoy working in both traditional and digital mediums, often blending the two to create work with depth, texture, and character. This flexibility allows me to move fluidly between disciplines - from detailed landscapes and natural history studies to contemporary graphic design - while maintaining a consistent focus on quality and meaning.