I am an architect who has found a passion for illustration and writing. With experience in creating various visuals for children's books and projects, I strive to tell stories through my art and engage young minds with captivating imagery and narratives. My journey started in the field of architecture, where I learned to blend structure with creativity. This journey evolved into a love for illustrating books that inspire and educate children about their culture and heritage.…

Alejandra Collao Britto

I am an architect who has found a passion for illustration and writing. With experience in creating various visuals for children's books and projects, I strive to tell stories through my art and engage young minds with captivating imagery and narratives. My journey started in the field of architecture, where I learned to blend structure with creativity. This journey evolved into a love for illustrating books that inspire and educate children about their culture and heritage.…

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I am an architect who has found a passion for illustration and writing. With experience in creating various visuals for children’s books and projects, I strive to tell stories through my art and engage young minds with captivating imagery and narratives. My journey started in the field of architecture, where I learned to blend structure with creativity. This journey evolved into a love for illustrating books that inspire and educate children about their culture and heritage.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator and Author at Self-employed / Hilo Colectivo
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Created hand-drawn watercolor illustrated books aimed at readers 8 years and older. Published titles include "La Vizcacha" (2022) and "Charan Charan" (2023). Upcoming publications in 2025 are "El Apu" and illustration for "Julia conJota". Participated in the Graficalaca Challenge (2021) creating illustrations inspired by Bolivian legends. Recognized by having illustrations selected for two consecutive years in the book "31 Myths and Legends Illustrated from Bolivia." Designed custom posters for Typica Obrajes craft fair, using sketching and digital techniques.
Illustrator at Various
January 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Focused on illustrating children's books, specifically those highlighting Bolivian legends and culture. Worked on multiple projects including book covers and interior illustrations, aiming to engage and inform young readers.
Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Over the years, I have created illustrations for children's books, focusing on cultural stories from Bolivia. My work includes character design and cover illustrations, contributing to enhancing the narrative experience.

Education

Higher National Diploma at Universidad Católica “San Pablo”
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Other
    paper El Apu (The montain spirit/Grandfather/Guardian)

    An elderly man receives news that leads him to embark on an unexpected journey. On his travels, he encounters the spirit of the mountain, who is not very friendly. A compassionate act leads them to transcend together.

    This story is inspired by the Andes; its landscapes, its solitude, and its ancestral beliefs. It is the most recent project I launched in collaboration with Hilo Colectivo.
    Apu is a word of Quechua origin that means mountain, chief, or protective spirit of nature. They were also considered Huacas, sacred spaces for ceremonies and rituals. It was believed that permission had to be sought to climb the mountain so as not to suffer accidents, as well as to harvest, enter the forest, or hunt.