Denisse Mesías
Ecuador
I am a Latin American artist based in Ecuador who likes to represent kids of all backgrounds and bring unique stories from different places on earth to reality. Happiness, colorful characters and day to day life is what brings me joy the most. That’s why I love filling the pages with pretty little details, things that can be unnoticed at first glance, but they care a lot of meaning in our lives. Magic is also found in the little things we do, enjoyment is in everyday life and experiences like birthdays, pajama parties and playing outside with friends.
I’ve work on several independent picture books, in which process I could engage with every client. I grow fond of every kid I draw, sometimes imaginary, sometimes based on reality. I feel like I connect with them since I got the privilege to be the one bringing them to life.
I work with a visual style that resembles that of pastels as well as charcoal and pencil, since I've always loved the look of traditional media even during the digital era.