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Books

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Editorials

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Concept Art

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Brand Illustration

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Cover Art

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🍎 Books 🍃 Editorials 🍎 Concept Art 🍃 Brand Illustration 🍎 Cover Art 🍃

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My services and how I approach them

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Clear communication is at the heart of every collaboration. I help shape ideas, guide the creative process, talk through options, and share work-in-progress updates so you’re never left wondering where things stand.
I’ve had over a decade of experience client-facing and delivering projects. So whether you come to me with a clear vision or just a starting point, we’ll figure out the rest together.
A pretty picture isn’t enough—story is king. I’ve illustrated twelve (12) books since 2015, and I care a lot about creating expressive characters, believable worlds, with palettes that build emotion and connection.
Check out my Illustrated Books‍ ‍
I am passionate about illustration and I especially love the sort that makes me pause, look, and feel curious enough to learn more about the subject. This is what I strive to achieve in my own work. I bring care and craftsmanship to every project because I genuinely enjoy the process of making things well.
I also love continuously learning about the world around me—from products and editorial content to people, places, and ideas.
Learning about new things fuels my work, inspiring fresh visual perspectives that blend my natural drawing style, design knowledge, and personality into illustrations that feel cohesive, distinct, and engaging.
See a sample of my Editorial Work
The early stages of a project are very exciting. Characters are still being formed and a world is waiting to be built. Exploring shapes, moods, visual approaches, and details helps me understand the visual direction and strategy required.
Whenever there’s more room to explore, the final work becomes richer and more cohesive.

See a Concept Art project I worked on.

A Basic Outline of How Projects Take Shape

Though each commission is unique, here's what you can generally expect.

1. Discovery

We outline deliverables and I figure out a process that’s attainable, strategic, and tailored to the project’s needs.

1. Discovery

We outline deliverables and I figure out a process that’s attainable, strategic, and tailored to the project’s needs.

2. Exploration

I research references and develop exploratory sketches and layouts. I share these with you to align on art direction and feedback.

3. Production

Once we sign off on the art direction, contract, and other details, I develop the work in phases, checking in at each stage for feedback and approval before moving to final artwork.

2. Exploration

I research references and develop exploratory sketches and layouts. I share these with you to align on art direction and feedback.

3. Production

Once we sign off on the art direction, contract, and other details, I develop the work in phases, checking in at each stage for feedback and approval before moving to final artwork.

4. Final Delivery

Final files are prepared in the agreed format—with some suggested layouting, if applicable. Then the work is submitted to you or the next person in the pipeline.

4. Final Delivery

Final files are prepared in the agreed format—with some suggested layouting, if applicable. Then the work is submitted to you or the next person in the pipeline.

Different Timelines, Different Processes

Sometimes production schedules are just different, and not all workflows have the same processing time. I’m an artist who works in a variety of mediums, and I have a fairly broad range of skills. Depending on the project requirements, I adapt my process accordingly.

The examples below are not fixed packages. Instead, they demonstrate what’s achievable within the given time and budget while maintaining quality, cohesion, and a manageable workflow.

Quick Turnaround Samples

Shorter production schedule • Lineart-focused • Direct to Final Art • Limited concept development • Flat rendering

Illustrated Book

Interior Story Sequences

Pre-Production: Minor research, no art tests, no concept art
Production: Thumbnails → direct to Final Art
Finishing Method: Lineart + Flat Colors with some gradients, minimal detailing

Editorial Illustration

Standalone Images & Short Visual Sequences

Pre-Production: Some reference research, no art tests, no concept art
Production: Thumbnails → Direct to final art
Finishing Method: Lineart Inks + Flat Colors with some gradients & textures

Extended Development Samples

Full-production • Research & concept development • Painterly finishes • In-depth feedback

Illustrated Book

Interior Story Sequences

Pre-Production: Reference research, concept art, art tests
Production: Thumbnails → Layout Design → Final painting
Finishing Method: Bespoke, full paint with textures, and design elements

Cover Art

Standalone Images & Short Visual Sequences

Pre-Production: Reference research, concept art, art tests
Production: Thumbnails → Layout Design → Final painting and post-processing
Finishing Method: Bespoke, full paint with textures and design elements

"Beyond Bianca's aesthetic chops and strengths as an illustrator, her versatility and ability to solve design problems make her an amazing contributor to any project!"

Scott Chua
Co-founder of Andas Productions, Co-Author of “Doorkeeper”
"Bianca Lesaca is a stunning artist— incredibly talented, with a strong eye for color, texture, and brushwork. She is also flexible with regards to style and medium, and ready to respond creatively to the constraints and requirements of a variety of projects. On top of that, Bianca is an excellent collaborator— always timely with her deliverables, communicative about what she needs, and a joy to work with. Doorkeeper, the graphic novel I co-authored, would not have been possible without her keen vision & thoughtful suggestions."

Ethan Chua
Poet, scholar, co-author of “Doorkeeper”
"It was very easy to collaborate with Bianca. She was able to capture the idea I wanted very accurately and she really made the story come to life."

Maggie Dimayuga
Athlete, author of “Gabby and Her Magic Heart”
"Bianca made my collection come alive in ways beyond what I had imagined! She was able to capture my vision so well, and even push it to a level that elevated the brand itself. To this day, it remains one of my favorite creative collaborations ever! ❤️"

Rio Jorolan-Enriquez
Fashion designer, writer, founder of The Lip Drawer and 10•19

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