My name is Diana.

I’m an emerging illustrator and picture book author born and raised in Los Angeles, California but residing in Japan. Throughout elementary school, I was usually the last to clean up my desk after art class and often covered my notebooks with doodles. I studied fine art in university where I became reacquainted with picture books. I found myself captivated by the depth, beauty, and humor captured by only 32 pages. While studying and working in Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, I learned more about illustration and commenced my journey as an illustrator.

Drawn to narrative illustrations, I hope to convey my visual voice through children’s books (picture books, board books, and middle grade) and editorial pieces. I would also love to get involved in any project that resonates with my creative passions and goals. As the daughter of Jamaican and Filipino immigrants, I especially hope to give voice to the stories of people who feel in between. I have also immersed myself in many diverse communities while living and traveling abroad. So, I aim to share my experiences of different cultures and languages through my art.