Inclusive, empowering, and uplifting illustrations for socially responsible companies.

Hi! I’m Julia, an illustrator who specializes in creating artwork with heart and purpose to promote positive change. I work with collaborators and companies who value the same things and who are making the world a better place.

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SERVICES & SPECIALTIES

I offer a variety of services, tailored to your needs and budget. How about an illustration for…

  • Illustrations for advertising campaigns and social media marketing.

  • Explore my art licensing portfolio and pick your favorites. From stationery and home goods, to textile and apparel, let’s create products that dazzle and delight customers.

  • Editorial illustrations for newspapers and magazines, articles, web features, book covers, and book interior design.

  • Custom murals that elevate your business, generate brand awareness, and make a big impact. Make an unforgettable first impression with a mural.

  • Custom, exclusive artwork for your products and/or packaging.

 

UPLIFTING PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HEART & HOME

MEET THE ARTIST

Hi there! I’m Julia Kestner, a Japanese-American illustrator based in San Diego, California. I create inclusive, empowering, and uplifting illustrations for socially responsible companies that are making the world a better place. My work focuses on mental health, gender equality, social justice, and empowerment. I love creating colorful, vibrant, and purpose-driven illustrations paired with gentle reminders.

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I’m SO excited to share that I’ll be a vendor at @jackalopeartfair in Pasadena this weekend!! 💜 This will be my first time selling at @jackalopeartfair - I’ve heard so many wonderful things about it and I’m absolutely thrill
Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌳 May we all remember to leave this world a little brighter, a little kinder, and a little better than we found it. Together, let’s create a more beautiful and just world for our planet and for all who call it home. 💚 &ld
San Diego friends - I’ll be at @sdmademarkets tomorrow from 11am - 7pm! @sdmademarkets is always such a great market, and I’m so excited to be a part of it again this year - this time at a new venue! 💖 If you’re in the area, ple
The Stardust Collection is launching tomorrow at 9am PST! 💜 Whether you get these goodies for yourself or gift them to a loved one, I hope they can help spread a little joy, hope, and magic. ✨ What’s coming to the shop: 🌈 3 new rainbow-maki
Happy solar eclipse day! 🌞🌚 Are you able to witness the total solar eclipse from where you are?? I’m in San Diego so we’ll only get to see a partial solar eclipse, but I’m still pretty excited! 🌗 Apparently, solar eclipses symb
3 new suncatchers are coming to the shop! These make beautiful rainbows in your room and instantly fill your space with joy and magic. 🌈🌞 Swipe through to see Emerald basking in the rainbows 😻). Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below
To my fellow humans who care about other humans - this one is for you. 🫶🏼 Being a caring, deeply feeling human in the current state of the world can be really hard, when we’re so profoundly impacted by the horrific atrocities we’re wit