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My name is Jess, a Mexican-American illustrator and designer currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Online, I create under the name Scion Illustration.
“Scion,” meaning a young shoot or twig used in grafting, is a fitting name for my creative process. I love bringing different ideas, influences, and little details together to grow something new. My work is inspired by nature, botanical motifs, vintage aesthetics, playful color palettes, and a healthy dose of whimsy.
I primarily work across apparel, illustration, graphic design, and gallery projects, creating everything from illustrated products and graphics to prints and personal artwork. I’m always excited to explore new creative directions, learn new things, and add a few more tools to my ever-growing toolbox.
Anyways, see you out in nature! 🌱
email : scionillustration@gmail.com
My name is Jess, a Mexican-American illustrator and designer currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Online, I create under the name Scion Illustration.
“Scion,” meaning a young shoot or twig used in grafting, is a fitting name for my creative process. I love bringing different ideas, influences, and little details together to grow something new. My work is inspired by nature, botanical motifs, vintage aesthetics, playful color palettes, and a healthy dose of whimsy.
I primarily work across apparel, illustration, graphic design, and gallery projects, creating everything from illustrated products and graphics to prints and personal artwork. I’m always excited to explore new creative directions, learn new things, and add a few more tools to my ever-growing toolbox.
Anyways, see you out in nature! 🌱
email : scionillustration@gmail.com
awards
2025 - Booooooom Illustration Awards Winner
2024 - LE BOOK, Best Emerging Talent Award Winner (Illustration)
2024 - Graphis, Gold, Silver, & Honorable Mention
2024 - Creative Quarterly 75, Winner
2023 - LICC23, Official Selection + Finalist
2023 - Creative Quarterly 74, Runner-Up
2023 - American Illustration 42, Chosen Winner
2025 - Booooooom Illustration Awards Winner
2024 - LE BOOK, Best Emerging Talent Award Winner (Illustration)
2024 - Graphis, Gold, Silver, & Honorable Mention
2024 - Creative Quarterly 75, Winner
2023 - LICC23, Official Selection + Finalist
2023 - Creative Quarterly 74, Runner-Up
2023 - American Illustration 42, Chosen Winner
shows
2026 - Salut! 11 Galley Nucelus Portland
2026 - Small World 3, Giant Robot
2026 - Sweet Tooth, Giant Robot
2026 - Year Of The Horse, Giant Robot
2026 - Chibi, Giant Robot
2026 - Land & Sea, Giant Robot
2026 - Raku (Mini) Gaki, Giant Robot
2025 - Doggo, Giant Robot
2025 - Plants & Flowers, Giant Robot
2025 - Neko, Giant Robot
2025 - Cuties, Giant Robot
2025 - Salut! 10, Gallery Nucelus Portland
2025 - Paper Pushers, Gallery 1988
2026 - Salut! 11 Galley Nucelus Portland
2026 - Small World 3, Giant Robot
2026 - Sweet Tooth, Giant Robot
2026 - Year Of The Horse, Giant Robot
2026 - Chibi, Giant Robot
2026 - Land & Sea, Giant Robot
2026 - Raku (Mini) Gaki, Giant Robot
2025 - Doggo, Giant Robot
2025 - Plants & Flowers, Giant Robot
2025 - Neko, Giant Robot
2025 - Cuties, Giant Robot
2025 - Salut! 10, Gallery Nucelus Portland
2025 - Paper Pushers, Gallery 1988
2024 - Year of the Snake, Giant Robot
2024 - Ghibli, Giant Robot
2024 - Small World 2, Giant Robot
2024 - Kaiju, Giant Robot
2024 - P.S. , Gallery Nucleus Portland
2024 - Dino Show, Giant Robot
2024 - Yokai, Giant Robot
2024 - Deep Forest, Giant Robot
2024 - Creatures of Flight, Giant Robot
2024 - Salut! 9, Gallery Nucleus Portland
2023 - Salut! 8, Gallery Nucleus Portland
2021 - Power in Numbers 6, Gallery Nucleus
2020 - Power in Numbers 5, Gallery Nucleus
2019 - Art & Seal, Gallery Nucleus