A young woman with short hair wearing sunglasses and a checkered sleeveless top, smiling for a selfie on a sidewalk with parked cars in the background.

Hi! I’m Kristen, a Latina illustrator (of Ecuadorian heritage!) based in sunny Florida. I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember and love creating whimsical little worlds inspired by vintage Little Golden Books, mid-century modern design, and a whole lot of nostalgia.

One of my biggest inspirations is Mary Blair. I’m drawn to bold colors, playful shapes, and artwork that feels happy, magical, and full of personality. Storytelling is at the heart of everything I make, and I love creating pieces that feel like they could live on a shelf forever.

I’m represented for art licensing by A Fresh Bunch, and my work has been licensed by brands like TJ Maxx, Papyrus, Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree, and Pictura.

When I’m not illustrating, you can usually find me thrifting for fun little treasures, drinking way too much coffee, wandering around Disney World, or hanging out with all the animals on my property (huge animal lover!). I’m also probably watching 90 Day Fiancé or cozying up with a good horror movie… for balance.

Thanks for stopping by — I hope my work makes you smile and brings a little magic to your day!