Amalia was born in a land of misty mountains and magical lampposts and raised in a sundrenched province overflowing with poppy reds, ocean blues, and forest greens. Even before she could read, she was sketching and doodling on anything and everything. An early childhood spent moving around the world left her with an ever-present sense of wanderlust. As her artistic eye developed, Amalia discovered a passion for colors, cultural patterns, and organic designs.

Amalia spent four marvelous years in a cornfield studying illustration and design at Concordia University. Her time in the Midwest brought Amalia’s passion for art to a new level and she graduated in 2009 with a will and a dream to illustrate children’s books. Pursuing her ideal career proved a winding and wandering road filled with delightul detours. Along the way, Amalia decided to try a new adventure and opened her shop The Eclectic Illustrator. Here you will find her original illustrations as well as high quality fine art prints, notecards, and postcards.

Amalia spends her days sketching, designing, and illustrating in her studio. She lives and works on the west coast, where she finds inspiration in the beaches, redwoods, and mountains of her home state, as well as her favorite books and tales, the stories of the people around her, and the seemingly little but significant moments in life. Her love of exploring, learning, and illustrating keep her happily busy. She hopes that her artwork brings a smile to your face and that you enjoy it as much as she enjoys crafting it.