Bianca Lesaca
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Bianca Lesaca
@kodonemo.bsky.social
Painter of different things. Illustrator for YA, MG Picture Books. Rep: Jas Perry of Looking Glass Literary & Media. 🌷

https://kodonemo.com/
https://biancalesaca.com/
Scenes of Home 🪴
December 25, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Some homey Christmas things with my old camera. 🎄
December 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Found my way back to art after a few weeks on the job. I got pretty emotional about it — felt like a little homecoming.💕 The daily commute is tiring but it trains my ability to prioritize & focus on my needs. Also been reading The Artist's Way as I continue to reorient my creative approach.
February 9, 2024 at 2:13 AM
All the things, all at once and just keeping it moving. #artvsartist #illustrationart #painting
December 27, 2023 at 11:36 AM
Sometimes mom putters around my studio and s̶t̶e̶a̶l̶s̶ asks for art to keep. Mom privilege mandates that she gets first dibs. 😅

"Soft Mouth, Baby Fish" painting framed.

#abstractart #acrylicpainting
December 16, 2023 at 8:24 AM
Q for artists: what's your most efficient way of tracking time for your work? Esp those with versatile mediums/styles?

I used to use Toggle but I often forget to turn it on/off as I work. A bit of time-blindness also happens. I honor deadlines but dunno how long certain pieces really take.🤔
December 15, 2023 at 6:19 AM
Work in progress on a couple of cute cookie thieves.🍪 Also went back to working on a pentablet after years of being on a pendisplay. I've missed the controlled experience and good posture. 😅

#illustration #romance #adventure #bookillustration
December 13, 2023 at 6:54 AM
"The Impervious One" - glow up illustration of this album cover I made back in 2013.

I love going back to improve on concepts I enjoy. Apart for my portfolio, its true benefit is build my artistic confidence w visual evidence of growth. 🌷

#digitalillustration #illustration #ringmaster
December 12, 2023 at 11:44 AM
I've finally done it! After 14yrs freelancing, upskilling & surviving the various levels of ronin illo-life, I'm starting 2024 w/ a proper job.The time is nigh! Very excited but also really hope I acclimate well. May my creative spirit receive the freedom & protection it needs.🌷
December 10, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Well. There's definitely a wide and deep chasm that was crossed there. 😅

But I'd say, figuration aside. My color and compositional arrangement are similar, no?
December 2, 2023 at 9:19 AM
Just staved off a potential flu.😮‍💨Anytime my systems are down, my motivation for previously set goals dim & I worry I'll just wanna quit it all. Relieved that this is not the case yet. Mind + body just needed full, uninterrupted rest.

HP/MP sure looks REAL different in my late 30s. Shocking.
December 2, 2023 at 6:34 AM
Been playing w resins on/off for a while now, but I recently joined a workshop to get a real foundation in it. Made my first mini river table and learned all about prep & post work. The possibilities are so exciting!
November 28, 2023 at 7:43 AM
🔖Post backlog: "Animal Metaphors" made during my jiujitsu era.

Recently watched my nephew compete and it made me miss sparring. Being real tho, I don't maintain that raging fire necessary for fight-sports. Sticking to climbing walls for now.

#illustration #martialarts #animalart
November 27, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Been feeling fatigued and distracted these past weeks. Grim world news, weighing career opportunities + irregular day routines are all contributory factors.

Abstract work has been a consistent balm during this time. I've not painted this much in and drawn so little. It's quite soothing.🌱
November 7, 2023 at 7:28 AM
Process screenshot of a series of illustrations I'm working on centered on old Filipino games.

Video is up on my IG account! Shame Bluesky doesn't have video capacity yet.

#kidlit #illustration
November 1, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Scenes from an Island Home — 4 x 47in. acrylic and oil on palochina wood. Made this painting for a client who sorely missed the Philippines. Hoping this brings some tropical warmth to her new home in the UK!
October 22, 2023 at 3:11 PM
A day late but hey there, #PortfolioDay! I'm Bianca, an illustrator from 🇵🇭

I work on picture books (interiors & covers), comics, and concept art. My work encompasses a lot of mystery, magic & adventure.

kodonemo.com

Open for work! I'm rep'd by @takahashiperry.bsky.social of KT Literary. 🌞
October 12, 2023 at 3:45 AM
WIP of another glow-up I'm working on in between canvas paintings. 😊 This one features my guard-bunny, March. 🥕

#ringmaster #bunny #digitalillustration #friendship #animalfriend #art #workinprogress #characterart
October 10, 2023 at 12:04 PM
"The Sacrifice" from Pan's Labyrinth

#darkfantasy #illustration #fanart #fantasyhorror #eerie
October 9, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Hello, everybody! I'm Bianca - illustrator & painter from 🇵🇭. I work in picture books, and make personal paintings.

Over a decade in and still trying to figure out this independent art life. Hoping to hold an exhibit soon & author my own kidlit book someday. 🌱
October 9, 2023 at 7:24 AM