Hola!
As an illustrator, I possess a profound passion for creating visually captivating images that tell compelling stories. With a solid foundation in graphic design, I have honed my skills through extensive work with local publishers and magazines in my hometown; Bogota (Colombia), primarily focusing on children's books illustration.
In 2011, I embarked on a journey to Canada to pursue further education in the 3D animation program at Seneca College. Since then, I have immersed myself in the Canadian Animation Industry, contributing my talents to numerous projects. Additionally, I have consistently pursued personal and professional growth by enrolling in painting courses to expand my artistic repertoire.
In recent years, I have broadened my creative horizons by delving into linocut and hand printing techniques, further refining my skills and expanding my creative versatility. I have also gained valuable insights into the intricacies of small businesses and freelancing, augmenting my entrepreneurial acumen.
Let's tell stories together!
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Books published
“Buses, Vans and Jets”
Text book illustrations. 2015, Mc Graw-Hill-USA.
“La Estera Mágica” (The Magic Mat)
By Albeiro Echavarria Acevedo 2014, Grupo Planeta Bogotá, Colombia (Book Publishing Company).
“Cruza el puente” (Cross the bridge)
Text book illustrations. 2012, McGraw Hill, USA.
“La princesa calva” (The bald princess)
By Evelio Rosero OA children's Collection. 2011, Panamericana Editorial (Publishing Company).
“Teresita cantaba” (Teresita used to sing)
By Evelio Rosero 2011, Grupo Editorial Norma (Publishing Company).
“Yo, Mónica y el Monstruo” (I, Monica, and the Monster)
By Antonio Orlando Rodríguez, OA children's Collection. 2010, Panamericana Editorial.
“Equis, en la Gran Manzana” (Equis, in the big apple)
By Antonia Sanín, 2009, El Globo.
Text book “Compromisos” (Commitments)
Primaria B (Elementary school B) 2009, Grupo SM.
"Colombia cuenta" (Colombia tells)
A book that gathers the stories from the first national short story contest by the Ministry of National Education, and RCN radio-television. The stories here are written by children from all over the country. I got to illustrate de first category, seventh grade students and younger. 2008, Grupo SM.
"Historia y origen de un nuevo Despertar"
(History and origin of a new awakening) 2007, IEB instituto de Etno-Biología (Institute of Etno-Biology).
"Genios en apuros" (Geniuses in trouble)
By Jordi Sierra I Fabra. 2006, Panamericana Editorial.
“Abuela Trina y Marrasquina van a la ciudad”
(Grandma Trina And Marrasquina go to the city) By Chely Lima. 2006, Panamericana Editorial.
“Adiós y despedida” (Goodbye and farewell)
By Andres Castillo, Collection "Canto a la vida" ("Song to life") 2004, Panamericana Editorial.
Exhibitions
Comic Caida Libre (”Free Fall”) La Cimbra · Oct 2020
Participation as a guest illustrator to "Caida Libre" Project, Printed Book and Public Exhibit, Bogotá, Colombia.
Tumaco Project Illustrated The initiative of the Direction of Research located in Bogotá, and the Academic Vice-rectory of the National University of Colombia, within the framework of the "Spaces of Re-Knowledge for Peace " · Dec 2017
Illustrated posters produced from the narratives of girls in grades 10 and 11 of Tumaco, Colombia, schools, who subsequently illustrated 4 graphic designers graduated from the School of Graphic Design of the National University of Colombia (Luisa Uribe, Pilar Berrio, Lorena Alvarez, Sandra Gonzalez) . The posters were sent to 31 cities around the world for exhibition.
Exhibit "Miedo" (Fear) Locus Arte, Bogotá, Colombia. · Nov 2015
Students Exhibit Toronto School Of Art, Toronto, Canada, 2015
Exhibit "In The Round" Graven Feather art hub, Toronto, Canada. · Nov 2014
Exhibit "El Retiro itinerante" El Retiro Shopping Center, Bogotá, Colombia. · Mar 2013
Exhibit Quinestesia “Surf” Colectivo Cabeza de Calabaza · May 2011
November 2010, Theater R101, Bogotá, Colombia.
May 2011, Casa Violeta, Bogotá, Colombia.
Guest illustrator in “Libro Gigante de Cuentos” (Giant Book of Short Stories) Project Ministry of Culture of Colombia. · May 2011
Displayed in The 24 th International Book Fair of Bogota, directed by his creator Pep Durán, organized by The Program for the Development of the Book, and the Ministry of Culture of Colombia.
Exhibit “Lo que queda del día” ("The Remains of the Day") Gallery Club el Nogal · Mar 2011
Fourth edition of the Illustrators Hall, Bogotá, Colombia.
Exibit “Romanticasos” Común y Corriente Projects · Jan 2011
El Tunal Public Library, Bogota, Colombia. (2011)
LDF Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (2010)
Casa Ensamble, Bogotá, Colombia. (2008)
Participation in Forum: Women illustrators Los Libertadores University Foundation · Jan 2011
Second illustration Hall "Imagen Palabra" ("Picture Word"), Bogota, Colombia.
Exhibit “{img.}, 50 formas de ver la ilustración” (50 Ways to look at illustration) Colombian chamber of the book · Aug 2010
Book, and exhibit, 23th International Book Fair of Bogota, Colombia.
Exhibit “Treinta maneras de dibujar tres ideas: Identidad, Nación, Territorio” (Thirty ways to draw three ideas: Identity, Nation, Territory) Gallery Club El Nogal · Apr 2010
Third edition of the Illustrators Hall, Bogotá, Colombia.
"Third Children's Book Festival" Colombian chamber of the book. · Aug 2009
Portfolios show
22 International Book Fair of Bogota, Colombia.
"Second Children's Book Festival, First Illustrators Hall" Colombian chamber of the book. · Sep 2008
Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, Bogotá Colombia.
Exhibit “Territorios Ilustrados” (Illustrated Territories) Gallery Club El Nogal · Mar 2008
Second edition of the Illustrators Hall, Bogotá, Colombia.
Exhibit “A través del rock” (Through Rock) Colombian Gallery of Design · Aug 2007
Bogotá, Colombia.
Exhibit “34 Ilustradores” (34 Illustrators) Gallery Club El Nogal · Apr 2007
First edition of the Illustrators Hall, Bogotá, Colombia.
Exhibit “La imagen y el libro, exposición Con-texto” (The image and the book, exhibition Con-Text) Biblored, Capital network of public libraries. · Mar 2007
El Tintal Public Library, El Tunal Park Public Library, Virgilio Barco Public Library, Bogotá, Colombia.
Exhibit “Mujeres Arriba” (Women on Top) Colombian Gallery of Design · Mar 2007
Bogotá, Colombia.
Second place, Illustration Contest "Illustrating Jules Verne" Alliance Française and Virgilio Barco Public Library · Aug 2002
Bogotá, Colombia.