when I’m not working, I’m probably frolicking in a field of flowers!

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Hello! I’m karla (she/her/hers). I was born and raised in sunny San Salvador, El Salvador, and I currently live in rainy Vancouver, BC - making my home in the occupied traditional lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Watuth Nations.

I use animation and illustration to reflect a world that is gentle, welcoming, and has room for everyone. I believe a kinder world is possible, and I hope my work helps you visualize it as well.

I studied traditional drawing at the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and went on to graduate from Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a BFA in animation in 2013.

I’m especially interested in projects that take on issues like reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ liberation, climate and migrant justice, and workers’ rights.

Hire me to art direct, illustrate, animate, or design.

Select clients: Microsoft, The LA Times, The Georgia Straight, CBC, The National Film Board of Canada

TV Production portfolio available upon request