Hi, I’m Justine! (She/Her)

I’m a Filipina illustrator who creates art that celebrates community, slow living, and cozy days from my home studio in Queens, NY. Since 2016, I’ve designed pins, patches, and printed goods that serve as a tiny reminder of the things and people we love.

With my background in English Creative Writing and Studio Art, I continue to have a passion for storytelling through illustration. I’m currently enjoying the process of learning how to make comics and graphic novels. One day, I would love to share my family-inspired stories.

When I’m not drawing, I can usually be found pouring myself another cup of tea, adding more books to my to-read list, cooking too much stew, visiting botanical gardens and bookshops, and obsessing over my cat, Peach.

Find me: Instagram | Youtube | Patreon

Contact

Please feel free to contact me at gilbuena.justine@gmail.com

For book/publishing inquiries, please contact my literary agent, Molly O'Neill of Root Literary: molly@rootliterary.com

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