BIOGRAPHY

Erika Valdez is an Arizona-based visual artist and illustrator. She is a lifelong lover of books, drawing, and painting, and looks to combine these three interests as often as possible. Erika expands the confines of the canvas to bring a storybook nature to her fine artwork. She works with oils, acrylics, colored pencils, graphite, and ink. Furthermore, she enjoys using textiles, embroidery, and other creative additions to make multi-media, dynamic pieces. 

 

Erika graduated from Arizona State University with her BFA in Art (Painting and Drawing) in 2024. She is a library employee, a member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators, and  a member of the Arizona Artists Guild. Erika hopes to work extensively in the fields of children's literature, exhibitions, art education, and public art.