Hi! My name is Kristina Bejar!
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Kristina is a Filipino illustrator who loves to draw images inspired by the beauty of springtime and magic from the heart. She strives to create art and stories with soul-stirring feelings to spread a sense of wonder around them. She loves creating images of children in playful and whimsical ways to cutesy silly illustrations that pull heartstrings. Some topics that inspire her work are round and chubby-shaped animals, anime/Ghibli films, Filipino culture & folklore.
She has a BFA in Design and Illustration from the University of Arizona. With her ambitious drive to become a serious illustrator, she became an art mentee for "Scholastic's Art Mentorship Program" and for "Women in Animation" during the fall of 2021 where she gained more experience in children's publishing and the animation pipeline. In 2024, Kristina was awarded a Highlights Foundation scholarship for an in-person workshop, where she met amazing artists and mentors who re-ignited her spark for creating illustrations for kids... and her adventure for storytelling continues!
She currently lives in sunny Tucson, AZ with her sweet baby dog and kitty, a chubby leopard gecko, hundreds of stuffed animals, and nerdy collectibles galore.
Aside from her serious work, Kristina is the owner of Momotin Studio, an arts and crafts business dedicated to creating functional, cute art and handmade novelty goods.
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Thank you for your time!
If you'd like to discuss potential projects, collaborate, or just to say hi, feel free to email me at kbejar95@gmail.com!