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Leeza Hernandez

Leeza Hernandez grew up on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. She spent many childhood afternoons searching her neighborhood for her curious cats who had taken off for adventures and chasing Billy, a boisterous Doberman Pincer, and Kurt, a mischievous German Shepherd, all around the island. When she visits now, a Shitsu called Chewie lives up to her name and even tries to chew her sketchbook. 
 

A graduate of Newcastle College of Art and Design, Leeza lives in New Jersey with her husband, daughter, and cat Maisy, who prefers to stay home (luckily!) and catnap in the sun. 

Cats in Conductor Hats
Cats in Construction Hats
Cat Napped
Dog Gone

Books

Cats in Conductor Hats
Cats in Construction Hats
Cat Napped
Dog Gone

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