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 

Pruning

Pruning

kristina henson

I know how essential pruning is to promote new growth.
I know how wild and out-of-control things can get if you don't cut back those odd pieces that aren't working anymore.
I know just what part needs to go by looking at it straight on. And, I know that 98% of the time, I am pleased with the new growth that replaces that bit I pruned back.
So, knowing all of this, why do I still hold my breath every time I make that cut? Why do I have a moment of panic and wonder if I just ruined everything?

What Keeps Me Up at Night

What Keeps Me Up at Night
The Gift of Time

The Gift of Time
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