Hello!

My name is Kayla and I am an Art Education BFA student at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I am a West Michigan-based artist and my hand-drawn chalkboard art can be found throughout downtown Kalamazoo.

I was born in China and after being adopted, was raised by my mother in Grand Rapids, MI. I discovered my passion for teaching and promoting creativity through my summer jobs as a camp counselor at the Humane Society of West Michigan and Blandford Nature Center. After graduating high school, I moved to Kalamazoo, MI to pursue a BFA in Art Education at WMU.

I first started designing and drawing chalkboard signs and menus in Kalamazoo for Colors and Cocktails and University Roadhouse. Now, my chalk art and calligraphy can be found in Rocket Fizz, Terrapin World Wide Imports, Bee Joyful (Kalamazoo & Dexter, MI), Spirit of Kalamazoo, Hopcat (Kalamazoo), and Cafe Casa.

I have also completed several commissions for events such as weddings, parties, and other personal occasions.