Hi!
My name is Kristy Kay—I’m a color-loving visual development artist, illustrator, educator, and new mama living in Los Angeles, CA.
As a multi-disciplinary artist, I’ve had the joy of contributing to animated feature films, games and series at studios like Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation, Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, and Mattel. In gaming, I worked as a Concept Artist on the VR incubator team at PlayStation. Beyond entertainment, I’ve collaborated on projects with clients such as Adidas Outdoor, Touchstone Climbing, and Women's Weekly Magazine.
Currently, I serve as an Assistant Professor of Concept Art at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and teach Visual Development at San Jose State University, where I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of artists. In addition to teaching, I write and illustrate children’s books—crafting stories that celebrate creativity and the richness of real human experiences in an increasingly digital age. I am an active member of SCBWI.
When I’m not juggling creative projects, I love hiking, thrifting, and sewing my own wardrobe. If you’d like to connect or discuss potential collaborations, feel free to email me at KristyKdraws@gmail.com or find me on Instagram @Kristysketch.
