About Kathy Rooney

Kathy Rooney is an accomplished and innovative digital illustrator with a unique vintage-meets-modern style. Her freelance career took off in 2002 when the Pittsburgh Steelers commissioned her to create a 62 ft. x 13 ft. mural showcasing the city of Pittsburgh and its past and present sports venues. For over ten years, this mural, known as “The Mural,” remains on display at the Pittsburgh Steelers Practice Facility and continues to sell as replica prints nationwide.

Kathy’s talent extends beyond sports murals. She has also created cityscape campus maps for prestigious institutions such as Duquesne University and Point Park University. These maps, displayed as murals throughout the campuses, added a captivating aesthetic to the environment.

Additionally, Kathy’s expertise has been recognized in the film industry, where she has contributed 11 historical illustrations to the PBS science documentary film, “UNDAUNTED: The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory.”

Alongside her illustration work, Kathy has a diverse background in graphic design and project management. She is a dedicated full-time artist and took her passion to the next level by co-founding Rooney and Ray Arts, Inc. in 2000 with her artist husband, Ray Sokolowski. Together, they provide artistic solutions for corporations, specializing in inspirational and captivating visual branding. Their merger of talent has provided a myriad of artworks and effective communication solutions. You can visit Ray Sokolowski’s web site at: raysokolowski.com