Katrina "Kaj" E Kunstmann

Illustrator and Graphic Novelist

California

Kaj EK is a non-binary graphic novelist telling genre defying stories exploring the nuances of human experience and mental health set in otherworldly circumstances.
They have been making comics since 2013 with their debut graphic novel trilogy, Warhead.
Their other works include DiscoCats, Nyakuza Noodle, and their fully illustrated cookbook comic book Trash Dragon's Tasteful Noods, Foods, and Treats. Kaj has contributed art and writing to numerous anthologies such as The Color of Always, Beyond Sunset 2 - Weekends, Heavy Metal Magazine and more. Their short comic, Fine Porcelaine, won runner up in the Negative Spaces 2022 Short Comic Competition.

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  • Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 2, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 2, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
  • Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 1, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 1, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
  • Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 3, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 3, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
  • Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 4-5, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Mafia: Oni Gang pg 4-5, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
    WARHEAD ISSUE 13, (c) 2021 Katrina Kunstmann
  • Mother of Monsters pg 2-3, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
    Mother of Monsters pg 2-3, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
  • Mother of Monsters pg 4-5, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
    Mother of Monsters pg 4-5, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
  • Mother of Monsters pg 6-7, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
    Mother of Monsters pg 6-7, (c) 2020 Katrina Kunstmann
  • "Pins and Needles" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann
    "Pins and Needles" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann
  • Monster Tarot Deck: The Magician card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Tarot Deck: The Magician card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
  • Monster Tarot Deck: Hanged Man card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Tarot Deck: Hanged Man card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
  • Warhead Volume 2 Back Cover © 2022 Katrina Kaj EK
    Warhead Volume 2 Back Cover © 2022 Katrina Kaj EK
  • Monster Tarot Deck 9 of Swords © 2021 Katrina Kaj EK
    Monster Tarot Deck 9 of Swords © 2021 Katrina Kaj EK
  • Monster Tarot Deck: Emperor card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Tarot Deck: Emperor card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
  • Monster Tarot Deck: The Sun card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Tarot Deck: The Sun card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann

Digital Illustrations

  • Warhead Volume 3 cover, 2024

    Warhead Volume 3 cover, 2024

  • Autumnal Equinox Illustration, censored (c) 2021 Katrina EK
    Autumnal Equinox Illustration, censored (c) 2021 Katrina EK
  • Warhead Illustration, Five of Swords, 2024

    Warhead Illustration, Five of Swords, 2024

  • Monster Tarot Deck: Page of Seeds card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Tarot Deck: Page of Seeds card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
  • Warhead Volume 2 Front Cover © 2022 Katrina Kaj EK
    Warhead Volume 2 Front Cover © 2022 Katrina Kaj EK
  • Vernal Equinox Illustration, censored (c) 2021 Katrina EK
    Vernal Equinox Illustration, censored (c) 2021 Katrina EK
  • Issue 1 Cover of Pet Noir for Kymera Press
    Issue 1 Cover of Pet Noir for Kymera Press
  • Monster Tarot Deck: Death card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Tarot Deck: Death card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
  • Monster Tarot Deck: The Tower card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann
    Monster Tarot Deck: The Tower card. Original monster design (C) Katrina Kunstmann

Traditional Mixed Media

  • The Magician, 2024, watercolor, gouache, multiliner, gold leaf

    The Magician, 2024, watercolor, gouache, multiliner, gold leaf

  • Warhead Watercolor 1, circa 2024

    Warhead Watercolor 1, circa 2024

  • Trans Masc Saint, 2024, watercolor, gouache, multiliner

    Trans Masc Saint, 2024, watercolor, gouache, multiliner

  • 13th Adder, concept and artwork copyright 2013 Katrina E. Kunstmann
    13th Adder, concept and artwork copyright 2013 Katrina E. Kunstmann
  • Bounding, 2024, watercolor, gouache, multiliner

    Bounding, 2024, watercolor, gouache, multiliner

  • "Beckon" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann
    "Beckon" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann
  • Trans Elation, 2024, gouache, watercolor, and multiliner on cold press watercolor paper

    Trans Elation, 2024, gouache, watercolor, and multiliner on cold press watercolor paper

  • Warhead Watercolor 2, Circa 2024

    Warhead Watercolor 2, Circa 2024

  • The Watcher, Pen and Ink, 2024

    The Watcher, Pen and Ink, 2024

  • "The Zen of Unending Silence" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann
    "The Zen of Unending Silence" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann
  • "Stanley" Stanley, artwork, character, concept copyright 2013 Katrina E. Kunstmann
    "Stanley" Stanley, artwork, character, concept copyright 2013 Katrina E. Kunstmann
  • "SKIN MEat" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann
    "SKIN MEat" Copyright 2012 Katrina E. Kunstmann

Warhead - Sequential Art and Comics

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 206, circa 2024

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 206, circa 2024

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 207, circa 2024

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 207, circa 2024

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 208

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 208

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 209

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 209

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 210

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 210

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 211

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 211

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 212

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 212

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 213

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 213

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 214

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 214

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 215

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 215

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 216

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 216

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 217

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 217

  • Warhead Volume 3, Page 218

    Warhead Volume 3, Page 218

Beyond Sunset - Raven Hour - Sequential Comic Work

Fine Porcelain - Sequential Comic Work

  • Fine Porcelain Pg 4

    Fine Porcelain Pg 4

  • Fine Porcelain Pg 1

    Fine Porcelain Pg 1

  • Fine Porcelain Pg 2

    Fine Porcelain Pg 2

  • Fine Porcelain Pg 3

    Fine Porcelain Pg 3

Color of Always - Sequential Art

Character Design and Concept Work

  • Character design for Loki for the upcoming comic "Mother of Monsters" from Biolumen Press.
    Character design for Loki for the upcoming comic "Mother of Monsters" from Biolumen Press.
  • Character design for Arashi for the upcoming comic "Monster Mafia: Oni Gang" from Biolumen Press.
    Character design for Arashi for the upcoming comic "Monster Mafia: Oni Gang" from Biolumen Press.
  • Character design for Victoria/Rumiko for the upcoming comic "Monster Mafia: Oni Gang" from Biolumen Press.
    Character design for Victoria/Rumiko for the upcoming comic "Monster Mafia: Oni Gang" from Biolumen Press.
  • Character design for Ritsuno for the upcoming comic "Monster Mafia: Oni Gang" from Biolumen Press.
    Character design for Ritsuno for the upcoming comic "Monster Mafia: Oni Gang" from Biolumen Press.

Animatics and Storyboarding

  • 2019 Storyboard and Animatic Editing Showreel
    2019 Storyboard and Animatic Editing Showreel
  • Game Grumps Animated - Sweet Cheese?! - Segment 4
    Game Grumps Animated - Sweet Cheese?! - Segment 4
  • Game Grumps Animated - Higgledy Piggledy - Final Boards
    Game Grumps Animated - Higgledy Piggledy - Final Boards
  • And They Are Beautiful - Animatic Editing, Storyboards, and Sound Editing by Katrina EK
    And They Are Beautiful - Animatic Editing, Storyboards, and Sound Editing by Katrina EK
  • The Adventure Zone: Amnestry Animatic
    The Adventure Zone: Amnestry Animatic
  • Get Wrecked - Fight Sequence Animatic
    Get Wrecked - Fight Sequence Animatic
  • Water Beast - Comedic Action Animatic, storyboarded and animaic edited by Katrina EK
    Water Beast - Comedic Action Animatic, storyboarded and animaic edited by Katrina EK
  • Short Animatic using audio from The Adventure Zone, Balance Arc
    Short Animatic using audio from The Adventure Zone, Balance Arc
  • Tongue Lash - Fight Sequence Animatic
    Tongue Lash - Fight Sequence Animatic
  • TAX Amnesty Animatic Series, EP 28, Animatic editing and storyboarding by Katrina EK
    TAX Amnesty Animatic Series, EP 28, Animatic editing and storyboarding by Katrina EK
  • Short Action sequence animatic done for a 3 day animatic challenge.
    Short Action sequence animatic done for a 3 day animatic challenge.