Photo: Drew Michelini

Philadelphia Studio 2026

Bronx Studio 2017

Photos: Itzel Martinez


I’m an illustrator who approaches visual storytelling by combining different mediums. This has led me to create tactile work reminiscent of my printmaking glory days. Originally from the Bronx, I hopped on the 1 train, and transferred to the A C through the underwater tunnel into Brooklyn where I graduated from Pratt Institute in 2014. My home and studio are now primarily based in Philadelphia, where I continue to be guided by curiosity. I gather inspiration through the feeling of nostalgia, a summer day with my family, and playful interactions in nature. Movement is foundational to my process. By way of dancing, biking around cities, or falling down trying something new, I find connections between community and the art that I make.

Let’s collaborate together.

I have contributed to magazine editorials both online and in print, worked with design teams on national museum exhibits for The Smithsonian Institution which featured my mural-sized illustrations, and created event posters and portraits to promote social awareness and foster a sense of community.

For commissions or inquiries please contact:

krystalquiles.studio@gmail.com

For book inquiries please contact—Charlotte Sheedy Literacy Agency:

charlotte@sheedylit.com —Charlotte Sheedy