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Kyra Landgren
About KYRA
Kyra Landgren (Stauffer) is a freelance artist, cartoonist, and published illustrator whose creative talents span children’s books, cartoons, and live event caricatures.
Kyra has illustrated eleven published books, available through Amazon, and her artwork reflects her love of storytelling, character design, and visual creativity. She was also a Gold Key winner in the 2012 Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, recognizing her artistic talent at an early age. Since 2024, Kyra has brought her illustration skills to live events, creating fun and memorable caricatures for private parties, corporate celebrations, schools, colleges, community events, and senior living communities. Her warm personality and expressive drawing style help guests feel comfortable while she captures their unique personalities in every caricature. Kyra has entertained guests for a wide variety of corporate and private clients, including: Arsenal Yards • Bozzuto • Central One Federal Credit Union • Columbia Ford • Curaleaf • Eataly Boston • Edward Jones • E. & J. Gallo Winery • FM Global • Franklin LGBTQ Alliance’s Celebrate with Pride • Franklin Park Zoo • House of Cannabis • Humane Society of Greater Nashua • India Society of Worcester • MassMutual • Museum of Ice Cream • Pet Food Experts • The Schochet Companies • Ultimate Kronos Group • Whole Foods Market • Wilson Language Training • Worcester Education Collaborative and many others. She has also drawn for students, faculty, staff, and families at schools and colleges including: Harvard University • Brown University • Boston University • Northeastern University • Framingham State University • Anna Maria College • Merrimack College • Nichols College • Bay Path University • Bristol Community College • Keene State College • Phillips Exeter Academy • Worcester Academy and numerous high schools throughout New England. Kyra also enjoys bringing the fun of caricatures to senior communities and assisted living facilities, creating engaging experiences for residents and staff at locations including: Goddard House Assisted Living • Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living • New Horizons at Marlborough • Putnam Farm • New Pond Village Benchmark Senior Living • Alliance Health at Marie Esther and other senior care communities. When she is not creating caricatures or drawing on her iPad, Kyra works as a case manager at Seven Hills in Worcester, Massachusetts, supporting individuals with special needs. Her patience, compassion, and ability to connect with people of all ages make her a natural fit for live entertainment. Kyra lives in Dudley, Massachusetts, with her husband, Quinn Stauffer, and their cat. Interested in hiring Kyra for your next event or commissioning artwork? Contact Kyra through PARTOONS: Caricatures by Don, Bridget & Kyra. |
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