2025 | Editorial
| Professional
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She/Her - Why did you create this work?
This illustration was commissioned for the summer books roundup in Science Magazine’s quarterly special section. The aim was to create a playful, summer vacation scene that subtly weaves in visual references to each of the ten featured books in the article. - How were your illustrations used?
The artwork was used on the printed and online version of Science Magazine Volume 384|Issue 6702|21 Jun 2024. - What materials and techniques did you use?
This is a digital illustration hand painted on Procreate with Apple Pencil on an iPad. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Noelle Jessup, Designer at Science Magazine - Commissioner Company
AAAS Science Magazine - Commissioner Instagram
@sciencemagazine - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
alejandra-penaloza.com/
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@alejandra.illustrates - Biography
Alejandra Peñaloza is a Mexican digital illustrator based in Berlin. Her work blends vibrant storytelling with a touch of magical realism, often using botanical and animal imagery to explore the connections between nature and everyday life. Versatile in her approach to illustration, she often works on a wide range of projects. Her clients include Anthropologie, Science Magazine, and GMC Books. - Where are you currently based?
Germany
