Paola Diaz Placeres

Hey There! Nice to meet you :

My name is Paola, Im a Dominican illustrator with a background in industrial and graphic design. As long as I can remember, Ive had a deep love for books, research and plants. Because of that, youll find storytelling, nature and symbolism all over my art. I am dedicated to creating pieces that inspire empathy, curiosity, hope, kindness and self love. I believe that art has not only the capacity to change our brains to see other perspectives, travel through time and raise voices, but also to create comfort and encouragement, especially in hard times when we need those the most.

After getting my bachelors degree in Industrial Design and having 5 years of experience in that area, I decided to follow my love for art and enroll in an A.A.S. of Illustration, from which I graduated last year. I believe my background has helped me in being realistic and practical about the and practical about the production side, while maintaining the beautiful parts.