Kristen Vardanega (b. 1994) is a visual artist and illustrator living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born and raised in Northern California, Kristen spent her formative years in Southwest Montana and now considers the Intermountain West her home and biggest inspiration.

Obsessed with illustrated books and naturalist field guides, Kristen has kept a sketchbook of observational drawings since childhood. She uses traditional techniques in gouache and watercolor with occasional digital tools to create her illustrations. An avid birdwatcher and outdoors-person, she has deep reverence for wild places, and is continuously inspired by scientific illustration, tarot cards, printmaking, bugs, textiles, and ornate cowboy boots.

Send me a message at littletinyeggart@gmail.com if you'd like to work with me, have a shop order question, or just want to say hi!

See behind the scenes of my studio practice on Instagram @littletinyegg, Patreon, and Youtube