omidbloom

**Hi there! I’m Cass Wilkinson, the illustrator behind OmidBloom.**  

Want to work together? Feel free to reach out at: omidblooms@gmail.com.

Here are some fun facts about me:

- I’m a first-generation Persian American, born with the name Omid Khavari, which means *hope* in Farsi.  

- I was born and raised in the beautiful, tree-filled landscapes of Maine. Growing up, I spent my days making fairy houses in the woods, skiing, swimming in lakes, and sailing.  

- To fit in, my siblings and I added “American” names. I chose Cassie—it was the '80s, so it absolutely had to end with a *y,* *i,* or *ie!*  

- I started out as a computer engineering student, then graduated with a BA in Multimedia and 3D Animation.  

- I worked as a producer for design and VFX at some of the coolest studios in Los Angeles.  

- Now I live in the mountains north of LA with my husband, two awesome kids, and our two playful pups.  

- I love creating with all kinds of materials, from traditional to digital—drawing is my happy place.

Thanks for stopping by!  

OmidBloom  

(aka: Omid, Cassie, Cassandra, Cass)