I'm an illustrator and graphic designer from Manila. Get in touch via hello@francesalvarez.com
I currently work full-time with Studio Dialogo, a boutique design and illustration studio. I am also part of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, an organization of Filipino artists dedicated to the creation, promotion, and appreciation of illustration for children.
I work with pencils, ink, and paint, but I also enjoy working digitally and experimenting with other techniques like embroidery and printmaking. I'm inspired by nature, travel, culture, childhood memories, and everyday activities that people in my city do.
My work has appeared in various forms such as books, editorial illustrations, merchandise, apparel, packaging, identity and brand materials, and environmental graphics. I have also participated in art exhibits locally and abroad.
SELECTED CLIENTS
Adarna House / Tahanan Books / The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) / Masungi Georeserve
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology / OCEANA / UNIQLO / The Philippine Star
Summit Media / Bench / Oishi
Adarna House / Tahanan Books / The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) / Masungi Georeserve
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology / OCEANA / UNIQLO / The Philippine Star
Summit Media / Bench / Oishi
Education
2010, BFA Information Design, Ateneo de Manila University
2015, Bartels Scientific Illustration Internship Program
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York
2010, BFA Information Design, Ateneo de Manila University
2015, Bartels Scientific Illustration Internship Program
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York
Recognition
Philippine Board on Books for Young People Alcala Prize
Honorable Mention, 2019
National Children's Book Awards
Best Reads for Kids, for Hating Kapatid, 2014
Loyola Schools Awards for the Arts
Graphic Design, 2011
Published Work
Mga Bisita Mula sa Planetang Pandama
written by Kartini Tahir
ABC Educational Devt. Center & DepEd
Sayaw ng mga Kamay
written by Joanna Que
Adarna House & Room to Read
Kaisa-Isa Niyan: A Maguindanaon Folk Song
Tahanan Books
Karapat Dapat
Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan and CANVAS
The Bottomline on Bottom Trawling
OCEANA Philippines
Dear Universe
written by Pierra Calasanz-Labrador
Anvil Publishing
Good Night Philippines, Good Night World
written by Mila Bongco-Philipzig
Anvil Publishing
An Eagle's Feather
written by Minfong Ho and The Philippine Eagle Foundation
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Can We Live Without Trees?
written by May Tobias-Papa
Adarna House
Hating Kapatid
written by Raissa Rivera Falgui
Adarna House
Daloy ng Pag-asa
written by Obel Resurrecion
The World Wildlife Fund and BDO
Pangangasiwa sa Ating mga Basura
written by Obel Resurrecion
The World Wildlife Fund and BDO
100 Questions Filipino Kids Ask, vol. 2
Adarna House
Hayop, Halaman, Karagatan, Atbp. (Animals, Plants, the Seas, Etc.)
written by Obel Resurrecion
The World Wildlife Fund and BDO
Profile photos by Robbie Bautista