Alejandra Penaloza

Alejandra Penaloza is a digital illustrator whose work is driven by a deep curiosity for the natural world. Over the years, her expertise has been honed through a diverse range of projects, from the arid landscapes of the Sonoran Desert to the lush woodlands of Britain. Her illustrations are vibrant and dynamic, capturing the essence of the subject both in natural environments and in surreal, dream-like scenarios. Drawing on elements of magical realism, she strives to depict animals with accuracy while subtly enhancing certain aspects of them, evoking a sense of wonder and intrigue. Through her work, Alejandra aims to not only portray wildlife and nature but to convey the deeper connections between nature and everyday life. Alejandra’s clients include Antrhopologie, GMC Books, Science Magazine and many others.

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Alejandra Penaloza Tropical Rainforest, Wildlife and Animal IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaTropical Rainforest, Wildlife and Animal Illustration View FolioAnimalAnimalsBotanicalChildren's BookNaturePublishingTravelDigital ArtDigital illustrationHand DrawnChildren's bookChildren’s Picture BookPicture BookTravelogueVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Fishing Wisdom Illustrated BookAlejandra PenalozaFishing Wisdom Illustrated Book View FolioAnimalsBook coverBotanicalNaturePublishingHand DrawnPencilProcreateBookBook CoversHand DrawnPicture Book
Alejandra Penaloza Dunnotar Castle Scotland Landmark, Travel IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaDunnotar Castle Scotland Landmark, Travel Illustration View FolioBotanicalDecorativeHouse and GardenLandscapesNaturePublishingTravelbright coloursDigital ArtDigital illustrationHand DrawnHand PaintedProcreateDigital art workHand DrawnPicture BookTravelogue
Alejandra Penaloza Greyhounds at the Cotswolds IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaGreyhounds at the Cotswolds Illustration View Folio
Alejandra Penaloza Greyhounds Dreaming Surreal Dog IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaGreyhounds Dreaming Surreal Dog Illustration View FolioAnimalAnimalsBotanicalHouse and GardenLifestyleNatureTravelDigital ArtDigital illustrationHand DrawnHand PaintedArt NouveauChildren's bookChildren’s Picture BookHand DrawnPicture BookSurrealVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza London Travel IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaLondon Travel Illustration View FolioAdvertisingArchitectureDecorativeLifestyleTravelDigital ArtDigital illustrationHand DrawnProcreateArt NouveaucommercialPicture BookPosters
Alejandra Penaloza London Calling Globe Theatre Spot IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaLondon Calling Globe Theatre Spot Illustration View FolioCharacterChildren's BookLifestylePeoplePublishingDigital ArtDigital illustrationHand DrawnProcreateHand DrawnSurrealTravelogueVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Kew GardensAlejandra PenalozaKew GardensAn illustration depicting the different glass houses at Kew Gardens and their different kinds of plants and climate View FolioArchitectureBotanicalHouse and GardenLandscapesLifestyleNatureTravelHand DrawnHand PaintedProcreateChildren's bookChildren’s Picture BookHand DrawnPicture Book
Alejandra Penaloza Summer Reads Science Magazine 2024Alejandra PenalozaSummer Reads Science Magazine 2024Commissioned by AAAS Science Magazine for 2024 summer reads, throughout this illustration you will find clues of all books listed in this year's recommendations. View FolioBotanicalCharacterLifestyleNatureScience and Technologybright coloursDigitalDigital illustrationHand DrawnProcreateEditorialEditorial IllustrationFigurativeHand DrawnPainterlySurreal
Alejandra Penaloza The Faberge Girl Book Cover Design and IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaThe Faberge Girl Book Cover Design and IllustrationA historical fiction by Ina Christova and published by East-West Publishing house. View FolioBook coverBotanicalHistoricalyoung fictionbright coloursGouacheHand DrawnProcreateArt NouveauHand DrawnLetteringSurrealTypographyVictorianaVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Woodland Wisdom by Nick Pierce Book Cover IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaWoodland Wisdom by Nick Pierce Book Cover IllustrationPublished by GMC Books, this book was commissioned by Jonathan Bailey, designed by Michael Whitehead and illustrated by Alejandra Peñaloza. View FolioAnimalsBook coverBotanicalHouse and GardenNaturePublishingBlack and whiteHand DrawnInkProcreateBookBook Covers
Alejandra Penaloza Meditating Lemur, Spot Animal IllustrationAlejandra PenalozaMeditating Lemur, Spot Animal Illustration View FolioAnimalBotanicalLifestyleDigital ArtDigital illustrationProcreateChildren’s Picture BookDoodleHand DrawnPicture BookSurreal
Alejandra Penaloza Summer and SunflowersAlejandra PenalozaSummer and SunflowersA lifestyle illustration commissioned for an article which spoke about facts, lore and benefits of sunflowers. View FolioBotanicalCharacterHouse and GardenLifestyleNatureRetrobright coloursDigital illustrationGouacheHand DrawnProcreateConceptualEditorialEditorial IllustrationFigurativeHand DrawnPainterlySurrealVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Life Begins After Coffee, Lifestyle illustrationAlejandra PenalozaLife Begins After Coffee, Lifestyle illustration View FolioAnimalsBotanicalDecorativeHouse and GardenLifestyleNatureRetroDigital ArtDigital illustrationHand DrawnProcreateArt NouveauDigitalHand DrawnLetteringSurrealVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Hummingbird GardenAlejandra PenalozaHummingbird GardenA surreal illustration with a focus on hummingbirds Swallowtail Butterflies and Bougainvilleas View FolioAnimalAnimalsBotanicalHouse and GardenNatureDigital ArtGouacheHand PaintedProcreateChildren’s Picture BookDigital art.Hand DrawnLikenessPainterlyPicture Book
Alejandra Penaloza Sisyphos NightsAlejandra PenalozaSisyphos NightsPoster design commissioned by a Berlin Nightclub. View FolioAdvertisingAnimalsLifestyleMusicRetrobright coloursDigital illustrationLetteringPostersPsychedelicSurreal
Alejandra Penaloza DreamcatcherAlejandra PenalozaDreamcatcherA Folkloric illustration which celebrated the lore behind the dreamcatchers. View FolioDecorativeRetroDigitalHand DrawnHand PaintedArt DecoBook CoversDigitalHand DrawnLetteringTypographyVictorianaVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Alice in Wonderland Book Jacket Illustration and Interior Pattern DesignAlejandra PenalozaAlice in Wonderland Book Jacket Illustration and Interior Pattern DesignA personal take on this classic of literature. View FolioBook coverChildren's BookPublishingDigital illustrationHand PaintedProcreateArt NouveauBookBook CoversChildren's bookChildren's IllustrationDigitalHand DrawnLetteringPainterlyTypographyVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Museum Island, BerlinAlejandra PenalozaMuseum Island, BerlinA travel poster for one of the most iconic landmarks in Berlin. View FolioBotanicalLandscapesLifestyleTravelbright coloursDigital ArtGouacheProcreateArt NouveauPainterlyTravelogueVintage and Retro
Alejandra Penaloza Winter Garden JaguarsAlejandra PenalozaWinter Garden Jaguars View Folio