Illustration & Commissions
Illustrated zine spreads about growing up Cuban and Italian and the expectations around body hair. I explored hand-drawn typography that mimics hair textures along with character illustration and bold shifts in line weight to support the tone of the story.
An illustrated zine page reflecting on small moments from early pandemic life, including reconnecting with childhood routines and reshaping personal space. Inspired by graphic novels and hand-drawn lettering styles.
A set of illustrated stamp concepts exploring character design and typography. Inspired by Welcome to Night Vale, I translated descriptive audio storytelling into a consistent visual style across a small series of imagined Forever stamps.
A commissioned set of six spot illustrations created as part of a rebrand for a local veterinary hospital. The goal was to support a friendlier and more approachable identity system across materials.
An editorial-style illustration created for a Smithsonian-inspired assignment answering the question “How did ladybugs get their name?” The piece was later selected for a student gallery exhibition.
A repeating illustrated pattern developed during my capstone while experimenting with symbol-based pattern systems. I focused on using thick and thin linework to build variation and movement across the surface.
A custom illustration of a friend’s engagement moment, developed from hand studies before creating the final digital piece. Special attention was given to accurately capturing the ring as the focal point.
An ink pointillism portrait commissioned as a gift, later adapted into a poster layout with typography and printed apparel as an additional surprise for the client.