Kristina Webb

Kristina Webb (born September 8, 1995) is an artist from Tauranga, New Zealand. Starting with her Tumblr and Instagram, colour_me_creative, both created in 2012, Webb's artworks have become viral, and have gotten more than 1.7 million followers on Instagram. Her most popular art piece has more than 10 million likes on Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr altogether.

Since then Webb has been recognized by celebrities, magazines, TV shows,[1] and other internet personalities.[2][3] She often uses her reach to speak about social issues, drawing on themes of anti-bullying, self-harm and suicide prevention. Her work has been recognised by several celebrities including Ed Sheeran, Tyra Banks, and actress Chloe Grace Moretz.[4] She was commissioned to draw Cody Simpson by his family and draws many other celebrities.[1] Though from New Zealand, Webb has moved to Los Angeles to further her career as an artist.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Kristina Webb (Artist) on The Erin Simpson Show". Youtube.com. The Erin Simpson Show. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. "Rajesh's Album:". Itimes.com. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  3. 4.0 4.1 "Illustrator Kristina Webb's favourite things". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 13 February 2015.