Ana Latese

Illustrator

Jul 18

Ana Latese is a digital artist who illustrated several of the spotlights featured in the I Am a Scientist program.

Ana Latese, is an African American freelance illustrator & writer. Her passion is to produce beautiful imagery inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and joy. She enjoys using different lighting situations to help enhance her storytelling and give a warm feeling to her illustrations. When Ana’s not illustrating, she loves to play video games, hang out at the library, or binge watch Criminal Minds!

“As a black artist, every single piece that I draw is my attempt to promote a world where black and brown children are seen, heard, valued, and validated. Quoted from one of my favorite artists, Faith Ringgold, ‘You cant sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it.’”