Mackenzie (or Kenzie) Panessa is a 23 year old Illustrator from Seaford, New York. She draws inspiration from nature, antique photographs, children's books, vintage illustrations, and classic fairy-tales. Creating has been an important aspect of her life for more than a decade. Her work is characterized by textures, intricate linework, and earth tones, and has a whimsical, timeless quality.She as worked in several different areas, including album cover illustration, logos, murals, and creator's showcases with fashion brand SHEIN, resulting in a creator's showcase on clothing and apparel. Kenzie is a firm believer that we all need a little more magic and childlike wonder in our day-to-day lives. She currently resides with her family on Long Island, and obtained her BFA in Illustration at The Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC in May of 2022.