Kayla Coombs is a powerhouse of visual storytelling.

When Kayla was a kid, she spent hours dreaming up cartoon characters and scribbling stories with crayons. Since then, her artwork has received starred reviews from the BBC, the Kelly Clarkson Show, People magazine, the Webby Awards, and more.

Kayla’s childhood comics have evolved into a creative career spanning animation, picture books, graphic novels, illustration, art direction and more. She enjoys collaborating to build a strong vision for each creative project, and executing it with a mix of precision, playfulness and authenticity. She is passionate about creating stories with heart.

Kayla lives and creates in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. She can usually be found rollerskating around her home studio with a pencil in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. Proudly committed to exploring themes of diversity, empowerment, and inclusivity, her stories bring joy to millions of children and adults around the world.

She is a creative ray of sunshine to watch.