About ME

Pizzaface is the sobriquet of Kristina Arwood, an illustrator and graphic designer from Evansville, Indiana.

I’m Kristina. I love to doodle. I’m one of those kids who has been drawing since I could hold a pencil and art class was ALWAYS my favorite. I work primarily digitally these days but still love working with colored pencils and Posca markers.

I’m an avid fan of horror and science fiction, vintage ads, and old movies… Pop culture is my passion! I make pop art to connect with others and share that passion.

I chose the name "pizzaface" because it sounds a bit... gross. I like gross. I also chose the name because it's a term for someone with bad acne - helping me embrace my own struggle with bad skin. I'm taking it back!

From 2017-2020, I traveled to comic and horror conventions, participated in gallery shows and themed-zines, and sold my merch online to folks around the world. Dream come true! Since starting by current role at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, I have had less time for art but still make time for the occasional illustration or pet portrait.

Follow me online to keep up with my work @artbypizzaface on Instagram and Twitter.

A little More about me:

I collect:

• postcards

• stickers

• enamel pins

• stationery

Some of my favorite artists include:

• Mike Allred

• Basil Gogos

• Mitch O’Connell

• Alphonse Mucha

• Jenny Frison

• Kehinde Wiley

• Gil Elvgren

• Adam Hughes