Cassandra, born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, has been creating art since childhood. Early exposure to mixed media collage and oil painting in junior high, guided by a passionate teacher, inspired her artistic journey. In high school, she expanded her skills in ceramics and sculpture, further nurturing her love for diverse art forms. Although she briefly stepped away from art in college to explore other paths, she returned to creativity afterward, teaching herself crochet and screen printing and selling her work on Etsy. In 2020, Cassandra began exploring embroidery, quickly finding her creative voice during the pandemic lockdown. She continues to evolve as an embroidery artist, focusing on thread painting techniques. cassandramdias.com