About

Hi! I’m Kristina, she/they, and a creator at heart.

I’m a Bostonian who lives just outside of the city these days. I’ve been dabbling with art since I was in kindergarten, and it wasn’t until my high school days that I became curious enough to take intensive classes to improve my drawing and painting skills. That led me to taking more art classes while I studied marketing at UMass Amherst, where I was also introduced to other cool mediums such as printmaking, screenprinting, bookbinding and digital media.

It’s no surprise that my first job post-college in a print shop helped me further refine my graphic design and marketing skills. I started experimenting and making my own merch (aka homemade geeky stationery), and then gathered the courage to sell at my first craft fair at a pop culture convention. That success (from selling out of almost everything!) motivated me to open an online shop. It was only later when me and bunch of artists I knew dabbled in tea blending that I found my calling. Making my own loose leaf teas quickly became my bread and butter to keep my little art business running!

As one would say, the rest is history.

The last two decades have been an interesting creative journey, and I’m so glad I’ve traveled to different events, met some amazing people and learned how to develop my style on paper and digitally over time. I know from experience that it’s not easy to put yourself or your work out into the world when so many people are doing the same thing. But I hope the art I create brightens up someone’s day, and any resources I share can help aspiring artists discover who they are and what they can do as creators.

When I’m not making art, I’m usually reading fantasy, sci-fi or self help books, crocheting a new project, obsessing over stickers, eating sardines, drinking too much tea, taking a dance class, or writing short stories with music playing in the background. I also love board games, DnD, packaging, typography, hand-lettering and staying cozy in hoodies.

I always like to say, “So it goes,” when it comes to any given moment in my life, whether I’m learning a new skill or I’m working on a big project. Staying mindful is how I’ve learned to anchor myself and appreciate what I’ve accomplished so far. Also, stay curious! Practice makes progress. Those are also good tips to remember!

If you’d like to work together in the future, I’d love to hear from you!