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Charleston Surface Pattern: Place-Based Illustration for Licensing
pattern, illustration Kim Coles 1/21/26 pattern, illustration Kim Coles 1/21/26

Charleston Surface Pattern: Place-Based Illustration for Licensing

An illustrated Charleston surface pattern inspired by historic architecture and coastal details. Designed as a modular visual system for branding, licensing, and print applications.

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Daufuskie Island: The One You Have to Work For
pattern, illustration Kim Coles 1/15/26 pattern, illustration Kim Coles 1/15/26

Daufuskie Island: The One You Have to Work For

A system-based illustrated pattern capturing Daufuskie Island’s layered history, coastal character, and quietly confident visual identity — designed for destinations that don’t need to explain themselves.

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St. Augustine, Florida: America's Oldest City Has Opinions About Everything
pattern, illustration Kim Coles 1/13/26 pattern, illustration Kim Coles 1/13/26

St. Augustine, Florida: America's Oldest City Has Opinions About Everything

A custom illustrated pattern inspired by St. Augustine, Florida—capturing historic landmarks and local character through a system-based design approach.

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Building an Illustration System (Not Just Individual Pieces)
illustration Kim Coles 12/30/25 illustration Kim Coles 12/30/25

Building an Illustration System (Not Just Individual Pieces)

A place-based illustration system built to scale—because most towns don’t stop at just one building.

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All Signs Point to Vegas: A Vintage Illustration Pattern
pattern, illustration Kim Coles 12/22/25 pattern, illustration Kim Coles 12/22/25

All Signs Point to Vegas: A Vintage Illustration Pattern

An illustrated pattern inspired by vintage Las Vegas signage—celebrating bold typography, visual confidence, and mid-century spectacle.

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Bavaria-ish: An Illustrated Stroll Through Frankenmuth
pattern, illustration Kim Coles 12/17/25 pattern, illustration Kim Coles 12/17/25

Bavaria-ish: An Illustrated Stroll Through Frankenmuth

An illustrated look at Frankenmuth, the charming Bavarian-style Michigan town known for its covered bridge, chicken dinners, gnomes, pretzels, and the world’s largest Christmas store.

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A Retro-Modern Take on Custom Venue Illustrations
illustration Kim Coles 12/3/25 illustration Kim Coles 12/3/25

A Retro-Modern Take on Custom Venue Illustrations

A Mid-Century inspired style for custom venue illustrations—soft lines, muted tones, and warm retro charm made for weddings, vacation rentals, and boutique properties.

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A User Experience (UX) Audit Is a Decision-Making Tool That Creates Clarity Before Any Website Redesign
UX Kim Coles 12/2/25 UX Kim Coles 12/2/25

A User Experience (UX) Audit Is a Decision-Making Tool That Creates Clarity Before Any Website Redesign

What a UX audit actually looks like—and how the right process creates clarity, prioritization, and forward momentum without forcing a redesign.

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Merry Clarkmas: An Illustrated Tribute to a Holiday Classic
illustration, pattern Kim Coles 12/1/25 illustration, pattern Kim Coles 12/1/25

Merry Clarkmas: An Illustrated Tribute to a Holiday Classic

An illustrated series celebrating the most iconic scenes, characters, and chaotic holiday moments from Christmas Vacation movie.

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Savannah, Georgia: The Surface Pattern I've Been Drawing Since Art School
illustration, pattern Kim Coles 11/25/25 illustration, pattern Kim Coles 11/25/25

Savannah, Georgia: The Surface Pattern I've Been Drawing Since Art School

A hand-drawn love letter to Savannah — from Tybee Light to hot boiled peanuts, wrapped in vintage charm and Southern wit.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Pattern: Lighthouses, Casinos, and 26 Miles of Beach Towns
illustration, pattern Kim Coles 11/24/25 illustration, pattern Kim Coles 11/24/25

Mississippi Gulf Coast Pattern: Lighthouses, Casinos, and 26 Miles of Beach Towns

A watercolor celebration of the Mississippi Gulf Coast — from Biloxi’s lighthouses and casinos to Sharkheads, Ship Island, and all the coastal charm in between.

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Indianapolis Pattern: Racing, Tenderloins, and Sammy Terry
illustration, pattern Kim Coles 11/22/25 illustration, pattern Kim Coles 11/22/25

Indianapolis Pattern: Racing, Tenderloins, and Sammy Terry

A hand-drawn love letter to Indianapolis — where tenderloins are bigger than your head, the clocks run on nostalgia, and every line tells a story.

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Meet the Agency Dogs: A Fun Illustration + Animation Series
illustration, animation Kim Coles 11/21/25 illustration, animation Kim Coles 11/21/25

Meet the Agency Dogs: A Fun Illustration + Animation Series

A character-driven illustration + animation series turning agency dogs into full-fledged coworkers — complete with Zoom meetings, snack breaks, and brand opinions.

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Bring Your Destination to Life: Licensing Custom Illustrated City Maps
illustrated map Kim Coles 11/21/25 illustrated map Kim Coles 11/21/25

Bring Your Destination to Life: Licensing Custom Illustrated City Maps

A custom illustrated map that brings city landmarks to life — designed for hospitality brands and property managers seeking licensed artwork to elevate the guest experience.

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Trying On New Styles: One Landmark, Six Ways
illustration Kim Coles 11/18/25 illustration Kim Coles 11/18/25

Trying On New Styles: One Landmark, Six Ways

One landmark, six illustration styles — a creative experiment exploring how mood, technique, and storytelling shift with every artistic approach.

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Neon Nights & Empty Pockets: Illustrated Scenes from a Not-So-Lucky Strip
illustration Kim Coles 11/14/25 illustration Kim Coles 11/14/25

Neon Nights & Empty Pockets: Illustrated Scenes from a Not-So-Lucky Strip

Vintage, noir-style casino illustrations filled with neon glow, grit, and stories hiding in every corner.

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Work-for-Hire vs. Licensing: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)
illustration Kim Coles 11/4/25 illustration Kim Coles 11/4/25

Work-for-Hire vs. Licensing: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)

Work-for-hire or licensing? Here’s what those terms really mean — and why licensing custom illustration often gives brands more flexibility, story, and long-term value.

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Custom MagSafe Wallets: Tiny Canvas with Big Energy
illustration Kim Coles 10/24/25 illustration Kim Coles 10/24/25

Custom MagSafe Wallets: Tiny Canvas with Big Energy

A tiny canvas with big energy — my latest custom MagSafe wallet brings back the golden age of Americana, one illustrated icon (and maybe a wink from Vic and Vicky) at a time.

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Indiana Cryptids: Monsters, Myths, and a Map That Started It All
illustration Kim Coles 10/16/25 illustration Kim Coles 10/16/25

Indiana Cryptids: Monsters, Myths, and a Map That Started It All

Hoosier folklore gets a design twist — from backroad beasts to mythical mermaids, these hand-drawn cryptids bring Indiana’s legends to life.

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Wedding Map & Itinerary Creator Kit: Custom Maps and Timelines Without Custom Pricing
pattern, illustration Kim Coles 9/17/25 pattern, illustration Kim Coles 9/17/25

Wedding Map & Itinerary Creator Kit: Custom Maps and Timelines Without Custom Pricing

A library of 200+ illustrated wedding map elements—venues, transportation, timeline icons, and more. Perfect for invitation inserts, venue directions, and love story timelines in Canva or design software.

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