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Animal Symbolism for Mental States
Animal Symbolism for Mental States is a psychology-inspired illustration series that visualizes different emotional and mental states through animal metaphors. Presented as a collection of flashcards, each design pairs a psychological concept—such as anxiety, resilience, isolation, or adaptation—with an animal whose traits and behaviors symbolically reflect that experience.
Combining illustration, psychology, and cognition, the series transforms complex inner experiences into simple and recognizable visual forms. Each card functions as both a symbolic artwork and a tool for personal reflection, inviting viewers to interpret and connect with their emotions from a new perspective.
Combining illustration, psychology, and cognition, the series transforms complex inner experiences into simple and recognizable visual forms. Each card functions as both a symbolic artwork and a tool for personal reflection, inviting viewers to interpret and connect with their emotions from a new perspective.
A Taste of Dreams
A Taste of Dreams is an original 32-page illustrated children’s book that explores the emotional world of dreams through symbolism and visual metaphor. The story follows a food-loving young girl who falls asleep and journeys with her dog through a series of whimsical wonderlands made of food. As they encounter unexpected adventures across these dreamlike worlds, the girl experiences emotions such as fear, curiosity, and hope.
Created digitally in Procreate with soft colored-pencil textures and subtle surrealism, the illustrations bring her inner feelings to life in a playful and approachable way. By weaving together psychology, storytelling, and imagination, the book invites young readers to recognize their emotions and explore the richness of their inner worlds.
Created digitally in Procreate with soft colored-pencil textures and subtle surrealism, the illustrations bring her inner feelings to life in a playful and approachable way. By weaving together psychology, storytelling, and imagination, the book invites young readers to recognize their emotions and explore the richness of their inner worlds.
The Nightingale And The Rose
The Nightingale and the Rose is a watercolor illustration series inspired by Oscar Wilde’s timeless tale of love and sacrifice. Featuring a cover and six interior pieces, the work captures the story’s emotional contrast between beauty and tragedy. Through delicate washes of color and subtle symbolism, the series reflects the Nightingale’s devotion and the fragile, fleeting nature of idealism.
Mutualism
Mutualism explores the delicate balance between humans and animals, envisioning a world where coexistence replaces domination. Through vivid oil compositions, the series celebrates interdependence and empathy, reminding viewers that every life form sustains and reflects another. It calls for a renewed sense of respect toward nature and the creatures who share our world.
Decadent
Gouche, watercolor and pastel on paper.
22x30in
22x30in
20 steps apart
Pages from Zine 20 Steps Away Watercolor and ink on paper
Uncover
12 pieces post card set
Fall in New York
watercolor and gouche on watercolor paper
11x15in
11x15in
Luellen Aldoo Solo Violinist
Watercolor, digitally collage together
12x18in
12x18in
Gallery in the afternoon
watercolor on watercolor paper
18x24in
18x24in
Strangers on NY Subways
I always use the subway as transportation in New York. While waiting for the subway to arrive at my destination, I found it interesting to capture some of the passenger’s characteristics on my iPad using Procreate.
Fall in Madison Square Park
watercolor and gouche on watercolor paper
9x12in
9x12in
Sweet tooth
Oil on canvas
18x24in
18x24in
Maritozzi
Oil on canvas
18x24in
18x24in
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