Kyle s passion for art began at a very early age and led to art lessons beginning in kindergarten. Throughout high school Kyle won various local and national art competitions. During these years, he began developing a portfolio which led to his acceptance to Columbus College of Art and Design. In college, Kyle s interests expanded to include comics, animation, sculpting, illustration, toys, architecture, writing, traditional painting, and photography. In 2004 Kyle graduated with a BF in both Illustration and Animation. Upon graduation, Kyle was hired by American Greetings in Cleveland where he specialized in Juvenile and Humor card illustration. Upon leaving American Greetings, Kyle quickly developed a client base including children's art for cards, trade books including picture books, first & young reader books, board games, and educational textbooks. Kyle Poling is represented by Liz Sanders Agency at (509) 993-6400.