Kristen Adam is an illustrator and print & pattern designer based in Portland, OR. Her illustrations have been applied to a wide range of product categories including: kids and nursery bedding, apparel, bath, rugs, window, gear, games, books, stickers, and greeting cards. Kristen is also an accomplished children’s book illustrator, her published titles include the bedtime story collection Secrets of the Forest by Alicia Klepeis (2023), and picture books The Secret of Fall by John Coy (2024), The Urban Owls by the Emmy Award winning host of National Geographic's Extraordinary Birder, Christian Cooper (2025), and upcoming title The Outermost Mouse by Lauren Wolk (2026).

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Kristen’s illustrations use a rich blend of digital media, traditional hand painted textures, and subtle characterization to capture the magic of the weird and wonderful natural world. She especially loves bringing the emotional content of a story to life with her art, and has a particular passion for books with environmental themes.  When she's not wandering the woods looking for wildflowers, she loves star gazing, reading fantasy novels, and snuggling with her dog, Charlie.

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