Mackenzie (KenzieSue) Panessa is a designer & illustrator from New York. She draws inspiration from nature, antique photographs, children’s books, vintage illustrations, and classic fairy-tales. She loves to create in any way she can. She sews, crochets, embroiders, paints, and obviously loves to draw. Her work is characterized by textures, intricate linework, and earth tones, and has a whimsical, timeless quality.
Kenzie Sue has worked in several different areas, including album cover illustration, logos, murals, and pre-press and graphic design work for Long Island school districts. In 2021, she had a deal with fashion brand SHEIN, resulting in a creator’s showcase with artwork featured on clothing and apparel. In April of 2025, she published her debut children's book, Arlo - The Gluten-Free Duck. She is also a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators) since 2022.
Kenzie Sue is a firm believer that we all need a little more magic and childlike wonder in our day-to-day lives. She graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA in Illustration, and currently resides with her family on Long Island.
