Kristie Vargo
I’m Kristie Vargo, founder of Kristie Lyn Studios, a multidisciplinary illustrator specializing in watercolor and digital drawing, textile design, and pattern illustration for wedding stationery and home decor.
About
I’m Kristie Vargo, founder of Kristie Lyn Studios, a multidisciplinary illustrator specializing in watercolor and digital drawing, textile design, and pattern illustration for wedding stationery and home decor. I create original art and patterns using traditional and digital media, and I intentionally avoid AI tools or clip art to keep my work uniquely handmade.
I collaborate with brands and individuals to turn artistic visions into vibrant, tactile pieces—from botanical and nature illustrations to architectural and food scenes. I work well independently or in teams, value curiosity and continuous learning, and bring a keen eye for color, pattern, and storytelling to every project.
- 25 years' experience
- Joined April 2024
Skills· 17
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Consumer Goods
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit Organization
- Retail
- Professional Services
Work experience
Trusted creative thinker and illustrator helping companies and individuals bring artistic visions to life. Creates original illustrations, designs, and patterns using traditional and digital media; avoids AI (e.g., Midjourney) and clip art. Specializes in watercolor and textile/pattern design, wedding stationery, fine art, and home decor.
Acted as trusted creative thinker and illustrator helping companies and individuals bring artistic visions to life. Created original illustrations, designs, and patterns using traditional and digital media. Focus areas include watercolor illustration, textile and pattern design, wedding invitation stationery, fine art, and home decor (wallpaper, bedding, fabrics). Collaborated with clients such as Target (Wondershop), Cheree Berry Paper, Laura Hooper Design House, Treehouse Schoolhouse, Smitten Boutique Chicago, Pemberly Fox (Prantl UK), Loomwell, Ginkgo Bioworks, Gilbert Coffee House. Committed to originality and not using AI or clip art.
Education
Certifications and awards
Certified talent demonstrate proficiency in illustration through portfolio reviews which look for a uniqueness of thought and style with the ability to explain concepts visually for online publications and other media. The portfolio reviews were conducted by a panel of 2 or more illustration experts who evaluate sample work based on creativity and technical aptitude industry-standard illustration programs.
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