about kassy

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​I am an Illustrator, teacher, and artist on the Oregon Coast.

My mother ran a craft business, when I was small, and built my first studio when I was eight. I was always encouraged at a young age to produce art.

​I have worked hard to increase my knowledge of illustration by traveling each summer for the last several years to Hollins University and studying under some of the best children's book illustrators working today. I have received a Master's Certification in Children's Book Illustration and am in the thesis process of my Masters in Children's Book Writing as well. 

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Active member of SCBWI, 2007 - present

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Awards and Accomplishments

• 2020 - Illustrated "Ruby" for Hatton Cross Steampunk Publishing.
• 2018 - "Master of Glitter" Teacher Award by the Key Club International.
• 2018 - 2nd Place, Illustrator Spotlight Competition. Francelia Butler Conference.
• 2017 - SCBWI Featured Illustrator, New Babies.
• 2017 - Third place , Illustrator Spotlight Competition, Francelia Butler Conference.
• 2017 - Tied for second, viewers choice Francelia Butler Competition.
• 2016 - SCBWI Featured Illustrator.
• 2016 - Third Place, Francelia Butler Conference.
• 2016 - Painted Sea Lion for Siuslaw Outreach Services and the Florence Event Center - Displayed in Florence at Oregon Pacific Bank.
• 2015 -  First Place, Margaret Kates Award.
• 2014 - Third Place,  Francelia Butler Conference.
• 2011 - Self Published book, "Signing Upside Down." 

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