I’m Ana Latese, an African American freelance illustrator & character designer! My passion is to produce beautiful imagery inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and joy. I enjoy using different lighting situations to help enhance my storytelling and give a warm feeling to my illustrations. I graduated from Jacksonville University with a BFA in Illustration. When I’m not illustrating, I love to play video games, hang out at the library, or play with my furry studio assistant, Jin!

As a black artist, every single piece that I draw is my attempt to promote a world where black and brown children are seen, heard, valued, and validated. Quoted from one of my favorite artists, Faith Ringgold, “You cant sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it.”