Elizabeth Leyk is an American designer and illustrator from small town Minnesota fueled by coffee, nature hikes, her kids' imaginations and all things cozy. With a strong background in graphic design as both an in-house designer for a Fortune-500 company and a small business owner, she brings a professional approach to her illustration projects and loves dreaming up charming characters, whimsical worlds and playful patterns. A lifelong artist, Elizabeth works in a mix of pencil, paint and pixels to create art for picture books, fabrics, stationery, home goods, brands and more. Her work balances cozy, sophisticated, soft and approachable, with a sprinkle of grit and vintage storybook charm.