I wrote a book!
Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they don’t yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew up—the school she went to, the café where she had her first date with their father—Christine becomes more and more aware of the generational differences in their family.
Soon Christine settles into life in Mexico, eating pan dulce, drawing what they see, and growing more comfortable with Spanish. But when Mom joins their trip, Christine’s two worlds collide. They feel homesick for Texas, struggle against traditions, and miss being able to speak to their mom without translating. Eventually, through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both Mexico and themselves, they find their place in their family and start to feel comfortable with their mixed identity.
Upcoming events:
Vendor table at The Curious Markets
October 19, 11 am - 4 pm
Union Coffee, 3705 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Vendor table at Vida la Vida
October 26
4th St and Congress, Austin, TX
Mexi-Arte Museum Changarrito Residency
Austin, TX
December 14-15 and 21-22
Commissions and Portraits
Currently accepting commissions in exchange for donations to help Palestinians. Steps are listed below:
Go to this spreadsheet from Operation Olive Branch and choose a cause that resonates with you. Donate at least $10 and take a screenshot.
Email me with the following information:
Screenshots of your donation.
Reference photos
Sizing requests - happy to deliver multiple sizes at no additional cost
I usually finish your portrait within a week or so, but if it’s been longer feel free to reach out. This is a digital only portrait, though you are absolutely free to print it out at home.
Comics for the Washington Post
Find my work here.
Editorial Illustrations
Partnerships
It Gets Better Project
A huge advocate for LGBTQ rights, the It Gets Better Project commissioned me to design a pattern for a Zoom background.
Latina Equal Pay Day
For LeanIn.org
The Scrunchie Club
Founded by Alyssa Kaplan, the Scrunchie Club partners with independent artists to create unique, limited edition designs that you’ll wear proudly on whatever adventure awaits you. 15% of the profits from each design are donated to a charity that’s near and dear to the artist’s heart. I was privileged enough to be the first artist to collaborate with Alyssa and we produced a scrunchie benefitting the National Eating Disorders Association.
