I’m a US born, Colombian-Peruvian illustrator, writer and librarian. I have a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute, and a Master of Fine Arts in Cartooning from The Center for Cartoon Studies, where I also undertook an independent study in book binding and repair at the library of neighboring Dartmouth College. I did my undergrad at Sarah Lawrence College, focusing on Political Science, Latin American Studies, and Visual Arts.
My stories center around relationships, communities and belonging, and regularly feature ghosts, dancing, and dancing ghosts. I am interested in immigration and history, and inspired by gothic literature, magical realism and folklore. As a former dog trainer, pets and wildlife make frequent appearances in my stories.
In the realm of librarianship, I am interested in information literacy, visual resources, emerging technology, and helping people understand the technology they work with and how to manage their files and information. As an artist myself, I am especially invested in working with and helping artists understand and preserve their digital files.
Originally from Princeton, NJ, and a longtime denizen of New York City, you can find me drawing, cooking or dancing in Brooklyn.
Want to work with me? Drop me a line.