Hey, you! So nice of you to click to learn more about me, Kristina Henson.
I live in Upstate New York with my daughter, a Golden Retriever, and two cats. Before writing and illustrating my two books, One Hundred Birds Telling One Hundred Little Stories and Letters to Lily, I maintained a blog and regularly published personal essays while working in the graphic design industry by day and devoting the majority of the rest of my time doing what I love the most — writing and creating books. I love everything about books. With all that’s inside of them—the things I can learn, the places I can travel to, the characters I can fall in love with—what isn’t there to love?
I can define myself by being so many things: a mother, a daughter, a sister, an artist, an author, a designer. But most importantly—and what I remind myself of often—is that I am a woman who needs to create.
I hope you enjoy a peek into my studio and life.
Kristina

All tagged floral artwork

May 4

May 4 Dear Mom, Mother Earth, Momma Birds…🐦📚🌸

Hello May 💐
This little bird is from my 2025 Inspirational Birds with Words calendar. The garden is waking up, the cardinals are feisty, and Mother’s Day has me reflecting on the incredible women in my life—and the joy of being Lily’s mom. What would your perfect day of self-celebration look like? 💛