KRISTA HEIJ-BARBER is an illustrator, designer, and independent business owner based in the suburbs of Chicago. Born and raised in Canada, Krista began her career as an Animator. She spent nearly a decade at Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida, where she had the joy of animating on classics such as Hunchback of Norte Dame, Mulan, Atlantis, Lilo and Stitch, and Brother Bear. Soon after the Florida Studio closed, she switched paths towards freelance Illustration. Krista has her own line of rubber stamps for Whimsy Stamps and runs her own online store, where she sells her artwork in many forms, from stencils, stickers, bookmarks and art prints. Clients include, Cricket Magazine, ITEC Entertainment and various independent licensing companies.

Krista's love remains in drawing characters and conveying joy and action in every scene.

You can find more of her work her at: IG-  @krista.heij.barber.art

* Please note that due to client's permissions, most of Krista's storyboarding and/or character design portfolio is shown on request only. Please contact Krista through the mail button below or at kristaheijbarber@gmail.com and a PDF can be sent.