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I was born a "carioca" from Rio de Janeiro but for the last 7 years I call Canada my beloved home. I live in Edmonton, AB with my husband, three kids and our dog named Cashew.
My family always says that I started drawing as soon as I could grab a pencil. Drawing has always been my biggest passion. But I can also be found sewing, crocheting, embroidering, carving, and finding delight in any other forms of crafts and handworks. I also run a home based studio, inspired by Waldorf Pedagogy, with an art based + free play after-school program for kids. I attended the Parque Lage School of Visual Arts (EAV-RJ) and the University of Fine Arts (EBA - UFRJ) to pursue my development as an artist. Though Brazil had no degrees available in Illustration, learning about the foundations of art was a great pathway to develop my illustration career. I have worked illustrating for animation, for fashion and for school books in Brazil. In 2017 I moved with my family to Canada, eager to build here a career as a picture book illustrator. I felt right at home and published several picture books since arriving in Canada 7 years ago. I feel grateful to see my work as a children's books illustrator growing, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead! I believe every project is a wonderful new adventure I gratefully embark on. I want to always keep creating! |