Client: Planeta and Penguin Random House

Project: “Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes” and “Valientes: Mujeres que abrieron brecha”

These illustrations belong to two beautiful books that tell the story of brave women through history, both in Mexico and the world. I had the honor of reading the biography of amazing women and doing the portrait of important people such as Revolutionary fighter Carmen Serdán; migrant-related activists, Las Patronas; first gay and female football coach, Katie Sowers; songwriter Violeta Parra, and writer Chimamanda Ngozi, among others.

Instead of doing anatomically perfect portraits, I tried incorporating metaphoric elements that would emphasize the personality and achievements of each one of them, in order to create curiosity around the character and represent the most important aspects of their lives.