✸ Artist. Illustrator. Paint maker. In love with dogs. Obsessed with tools of the trade + making the world a little more beautiful. ✸

I’m Inés, an artist and illustrator living in Vancouver with my husband and rescue pup, Boeing. I paint at my home studio, working mainly in watercolour, ink, and pastel to make art that is inspired by the diversity of nature, colour, myths and paintings of the past. Currently, my body of work is focused on animal portraits and, when I have time, whimsical illustrations.

I’ve been fortunate enough to illustrate for brands, magazines and weddings, as well as work on special art commissions, including my series of pet portraits that were originally inspired by my furry studio companion and lifelong love for animals.

Beyond my work in the studio, I have had the great privilege of sharing my love for art and creativity by teaching classes, creative workshops and running corporate team building events.

When I am not painting, I am probably chasing my toddler around the kitchen island or running my second business, Barkin’, a pet accessories brand.

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