Hello, My name is Kirsten!

I’m the artist behind Winklebeebee Illustrations, currently working and living in Portland, Oregon. I love making things that are equal parts cute and silly, and experimenting with as many different mediums and projects as I can cram into my studio space. Markers and watercolors are my main illustration mediums (along with digital art, gouache, paint pens, acrylics......)

Aside from that, I also spend a lot of time making laser engraved wood artwork and accessories, and I peddle my wares at local art markets and conventions. Markers are one of my longest standing loves, and I’ve been using them to bring my drawings to life for close to two decades. I like to let color, detail and texture do the storytelling, and I try to create expressive pieces inspired both by everyday life and all the fantastical stories I have running through my head. They’re a versatile and beautiful medium, and I’d love to show some of the ways you can use them in your own work!

Thank you for being here, both supporting my art and joining me to help the art community continue learning and growing. Art and education are meant for everyone, and I can’t wait for us to take on this course together!