Carly Kuhn is an artist, illustrator, and author whose work finds character in the everyday. Her first book, Character Study (2026), brings together her observations of people and places through her distinctive line and quiet sense of humor.
Her drawings also find their way into the home through a collection of hand-drawn wallcoverings, with patterns that feel as though they were sketched directly onto the wall. In spring 2025, she collaborated with Everhem on a capsule collection of window treatments featuring four original designs.
Now based in Michigan, Carly works across illustration, paper goods, and interiors, bringing a curious eye and a personal touch to each. Whether on a page or across a room, her work invites people to linger a little longer and notice the details.
A Character Study (2026), reflects her fascination with human behavior and the poetry of everyday life. Extending her signature line beyond the page, Kuhn has introduced a collection of hand-drawn wallcoverings - delicate designs that feel as though they were sketched directly onto the wall - translating her artistic language into interiors with a sense of quiet timelessness. In Spring 2025, she partnered with Everhem on a capsule window treatment collection featuring four of her original patterns, further expanding her work into the domestic landscape.
Working across paper goods, illustration, and design, Kuhn creates pieces that feel intimate yet enduring - often weaving hand-lettering and subtle humor into compositions that reward a closer look. Now based in Michigan, her practice continues to expand thoughtfully, guided by a belief that the most meaningful work invites us not just to look, but to notice.
A Character Study (2026), reflects her fascination with human behavior and the poetry of everyday life. Extending her signature line beyond the page, Kuhn has introduced a collection of hand-drawn wallcoverings - delicate designs that feel as though they were sketched directly onto the wall - translating her artistic language into interiors with a sense of quiet timelessness. In Spring 2025, she partnered with Everhem on a capsule window treatment collection featuring four of her original patterns, further expanding her work into the domestic landscape.
Working across paper goods, illustration, and design, Kuhn creates pieces that feel intimate yet enduring - often weaving hand-lettering and subtle humor into compositions that reward a closer look. Now based in Michigan, her practice continues to expand thoughtfully, guided by a belief that the most meaningful work invites us not just to look, but to notice.
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Bringing character and curiosity back into the small details of daily life
Carly's work began during the Instagram era and has since evolved into a distinctive exploration of observation, line, and quiet humor. Formerly known as The Cartorialist, she is recognized for drawings that balance wit with restraint, transforming fleeting moments into something enduring. Born and raised in New York City, Kuhn approaches the world with the attentive eye of a lifelong observer - equal parts sophistication and curiosity - a sensibility that informs both her illustrations and her writing. She has collaborated with cultural institutions and heritage brands including Bergdorf Goodman, Sotheby’s, Tory Burch, Thom Browne, Rosewood Hotels, and American Ballet Theatre.
Carly's work began during the Instagram era and has since evolved into a distinctive exploration of observation, line, and quiet humor. Formerly known as The Cartorialist, she is recognized for drawings that balance wit with restraint, transforming fleeting moments into something enduring. Born and raised in New York City, Kuhn approaches the world with the attentive eye of a lifelong observer - equal parts sophistication and curiosity - a sensibility that informs both her illustrations and her writing.
She has collaborated with cultural institutions and heritage brands including Bergdorf Goodman, Sotheby’s, Tory Burch, Thom Browne, Rosewood Hotels, and American Ballet Theatre.
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