Katie Doucette was born and raised in Saugatuck, Michigan, also known as the Art Coast of Michigan. From a young age, Katie loved to paint and draw and make art of all kinds. She was inspired by her great grandmother’s beautiful penmanship, so she learned to write in cursive almost as early as she learned to write. Whimsical lettering has always been her favorite.
Katie has always loved redecorating her house, and after she was married, she began to create decor for her own home. In 2011, Katie and her husband scraped together enough money to start a small gift shop, with the help of her parents. Their budget to buy inventory was tiny at first. To make ends meet and grow the business, Katie started making small wooden plaques for the shop at her kitchen counter. Her little signs were a hit, and she began selling them to gift shops throughout Michigan.
In 2015, Katie began licensing her artwork. Katie’s art can be found in numerous gift shops throughout the country, as well as many online shops. Her passion is spreading inspiration and positivity to the world, one illustration at a time.”
