Denise is a Filipino-Canadian illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. With a strong foundation in both traditional and digital media, Denise creates expressive illustrations that reflect her interest in narrative and fashion photography. Outside of her academic work, she collaborates on freelance projects ranging from editorial illustration to character and concept design. Denise's artistic practice centers around character illustration and portraiture, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and visual nuance. She is drawn to exploring the beauty and complexity of human beings; their inner worlds, relationships, and interactions with the environments they inhabit.