Brit Cardarelli founded Sticks and Stripes Studio in 2012.

She started her career off as a Costume Designer/Wardrobe Stylist for film, TV and theater. She later began illustrating and storyboarding production decks for TV series. After being entertained by the entertainment industry, she became a Head Dress Designer (which explains why most of her critters to this day are fully clothed). Sticks and Stripes then moved into the world of textile design, printing on bulk fabric. Since then, Brit has illustrated for a variety of clients that span many different industries— including apparel, entertainment, stationary, wall art, books and home furnishings.
Sticks and Stripes is a cozy, whimsical world where you’ll find parades of curious characters marching across the pages of books. Her furry, feathery, and finned friends are loved by children and grownups alike. Whether they are landing on the walls of children’s rooms and nurseries, resting on bookshelves, on tees and onesies- hugging kids as they play, or flying around in envelope airplanes to greet a friend. Sticks and Stripes is brightening the dimmest houses across the most distant land.
Brit’s love for nature is felt through her work with intricate drawings of flora and fauna. She enjoys creating seasonal, spiritual and inspirational designs in hopes to turn frowns upside down. In her spare time, she enjoys taking hikes to collect elements of nature to make “sticktivities” with her little boy.