KC’s ORIGINAL ARTIST:  DRAWING THE CROWDS 35+ years   Widely known for her lively caricature art illustrations, Eileen McCoy is a Kansas City artist who has a reputation for “drawing the crowds”. For over 35 years, Eileen provides proven professional art services, specializing in caricature art & portraits and custom illustrations. Eileen is award-winning prolific painter. Essentially self-taught, the artist has enhanced her skills over the years with study in private studio settings and workshops with other prominent artists. She holds a degree from the University of Missouri and her award-winning paintings have placed first in juried exhibitions and are in collections world wide. WORK EXPERIENCE Eileen’s artist’s resume began at Hallmark Cards as a production artist and then as a freelance artist in the Keepsakes Ornament department; then as a display artist for Macy’s where she crafted large complex displays for merchandising. Since then, offers custom freelance services as a caricature llustrator,  portrait artist.featuring people, pets, and house portraits.