I am an illustrator and botanist. I was born in Bolivia. As a young adult, I moved to Switzerland to study biology at the University of Geneva. With a Master’s degree in biology and a diploma in botanical illustration, I specialized in detailed botanical illustrations for scientific publications. I have been working since 2016 as a freelance illustrator with the botanists at the Geneva Botanical Garden.

I create illustrations to accompany descriptions of newly discovered species published in scientific journals and books. Alongside the rigorous style of scientific drawing, I enjoy creating illustrations in a more relaxed style that may incorporate details from everyday life as well as my imagination. I started to tattoo in 2025 and with this new medium I have also found a way to incorporate my botanical experience and my whimsical side.

Currently I live in Geneva, working on my illustrations and tattoos.

Photo by: Danièle Michel