profile photo of artist and illustrator: Bianca Lesaca

I’m an illustrator who loves drawing stories for authors, publishers, and creative teams.

If you’d like help visualizing an idea with warmth, character, and expression, let me know!

My work has appeared in picture books, graphic novels, newspapers & magazine articles, theme parks, album covers, collectible toys, and a giant sneaker— I’d love draw on more things!

I love scribbling with pencils and crayons on paper, and finding just the right ballpoint pen for that smooth, feathery line. I get very nerdy and specific about art process, but will go back to using the same 3-4 brushes on Photoshop. I love mixing media and combining textures even in my linework.

I’m based in Manila, Philippines and when I’m not drawing, I like to rock climb, take photos, make lists, play video games and go on adventure sidequests with my favorite people.

I am a member of Ilustrador ng Kabataan— the Philippines’ pioneer and sole organization for picture book illustrators.

I’m also represented by J.P. Takahashi of Looking Glass Literary and Media for literary work in the US.

    • Book Illustration

    • Cover Art

    • Pre-Production Concept Art

    • Editorial Illustration

    • Brand Illustration

For more information on my services and process, please look through Contact + Service Info

  1. The Year Walk
    Written by Kirsten Thompson
    Currently in production

  2. Gabby and Her Magic Heart
    Written by Maggie Dimayuga
    Published by PaperKat Books, 2026

  3. Under Lion Rock
    Written by Jane Houng
    Published by HK Commercial Press, 2023

  4. The Bear
    Written by Becky Bravo
    Published by Lampara Books, 2018

  5. Doorkeeper
    Written by Ethan Chua & Scott Chua
    Published by Summit Media, 2017

  6. FlipSide
    Written by Chesca Rueda
    Published by In Hiatus Studios, 2017

  7. Hong Kong Histories
    Written by Jane Houng
    Published by HK Commercial Press, 2017

  8. Pun Choi
    Written by Jane Houng,
    Published by HK Commercial Press, 2016

  9. Roar!
    Written by Yna Reyes
    Published by Hiyas/OMF-Lit, 2016

  10. Pahiram!
    Written by Annie PacaÃąa-Lumbao
    Published by Adarna House & IFC, 2016

  11. When Words Fall
    Written by Gabbi Buencamino,
    Self-published by author, 2016

  12. Pader
    Written by Rick Olivares
    Published by Eikon Comics, 2015

Some Books I’ve Illustrated

Books I’ve Illustrated

  1. The Year Walk
    Written by Kirsten Thompson â€ĸ Currently in development

  2. Gabby and Her Magic Heart
    Written by Maggie Dimayuga â€ĸ Published by PaperKat Books, 2026

  3. Under Lion Rock
    Written by Jane Houng â€ĸ Published HK Commercial Press, 2023

  4. The Bear
    Written by Becky Bravo â€ĸ Published by Lampara Books, 2018

  5. Doorkeeper
    Writtenby Ethan Chua & Scott Chua â€ĸ Published by Summit Media, 2017

  6. FlipSide
    Writtenby Chesca Rueda â€ĸ Published by In Hiatus Studios, 2017

  7. Hong Kong Histories
    Written by Jane Houng â€ĸ Published by HK Commercial Press, 2017

  8. Pun Choi
    Written by Jane Houng â€ĸ Published by HK Commercial Press, 2016

  9. Roar!
    Written by Yna Reyes â€ĸ Published by Hiyas/OMF-Lit, 2016

  10. Pahiram!
    Written by Annie PacaÃąa-Lumbao â€ĸ Published by Adarna House & IFC, 2016

  11. When Words Fall
    Written by Gabbi Buencamino â€ĸ Self-published by author, 2016

  12. Pader
    Written by Rick Olivares â€ĸ Published by Eikon Comics, 2015