MEET THE ARTIST
KENDRA EMBRESCIA
Kendra Embrescia is a professional graphic designer and lifelong illustrator with over a decade of experience helping brands and individuals bring their creative visions to life. She holds BFAs in both Graphic Design and in Studio Art (with a focus in illustration and painting). Her work and creative ability spans greatly — from professional logo design, brand development, digital/print marketing, to custom artwork, illustrations + more.
Drawing and painting since childhood, Kendra’s traditional art reflects her connection to color and nature — using mediums like acrylics, ink, markers, colored pencil, and watercolor. As a professional graphic designer, Kendra combines research, goal-driven planning, clear communication, and efficient execution to consistently exceed expectations and deliver results. Her background as an illustrator and artist allows her the unique ability to integrate hand-drawn elements into her digital work — resulting in polished, one-of-a-kind deliverables for every project and/or client.
After graduating from Marietta College in 2016, Kendra gained professional design experience in commercial print production and designing in a fast-paced marketing agency, before transitioning to full-time freelance work. She’s currently based near Cleveland, Ohio — where she continues to create art, participate in local art shows, and deliver high-quality graphic design work for a diverse range of clients and industries.
FUN FACTS ABOUT KENDRA:
Music is my therapy — I love to dance + attend as many live events as possible
I am an avid crystal + mineral collector — you can find them in every corner of my home
I am a self-taught chef who loves to cook
Asian cuisine is my favorite type of food — especially Japanese
I am a total adrenaline junkie who loves skydiving, cliff jumping, roller coasters, etc
I am part mermaid — if there is a body of water nearby, I will jump in and swim
I am a huge animal lover and pet mom to a Shiba Inu, Great Pyrenees + 3 Cats
I’ve been known to carry a sketchbook + markers with me everywhere I go
Maui, Hawaii is my absolute favorite place on the planet
Adventure Time is my all-time favorite TV show.
I accepted my first paid art commission at age 12 for a teacher at my elementary school
I took on my first graphic design gig at age 14 where I designed my very first brand logo and curated a collection of hand-drawn graphics for a small greeting card company
I am a firm believer that everything is energy — I make an effort to always be mindful + put out positive energy in any situation or interaction