The Joy of Experimentation: How Kenzie Elston Balances Freelancing and Family Dynamics as a Born-and-Bred Creative

Margo is joined by Kenzie Elston, the whimsical artist behind Snippets of Whimsy. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program, Kenzie began her career designing for Procter & Gamble’s Pampers and Always brands. Now freelancing, she licenses her joyful illustrations and playful hand lettering to gift, garden, stationery, and home decor companies. Known as a “positivity artist,” Kenzie’s creative identity shines through her love for color, florals, and uplifting designs. Beyond art, she enjoys collecting sketchbooks, antique tchotchkes, and novels, and she lives for daily dance parties with her two young sons.

Margo and Kenzie discuss:

Her journey from working for Proctor and Gamble to finding her unique voice as an illustrator
Growing up in a creative atmosphere & finding your own way.
Using elements to create, and building a design bank.
What playing with your art & creativity opens up
Her intuitive approach to art
Finding a knack for blending family life with a flourishing creative career
Drawing inspiration from her children
The importance of creating cohesive collections
Navigating market trends
The necessity in holding strong boundaries as a creative
Upcoming retreats that promise to build a close-knit community of like-minded creatives