Ana Latese (Ah-na La-tease) is an freelance illustrator, art teacher, and YouTuber based in North Carolina. Specializing in books and editorial art, with a passion for creating vibrant, joyful imagery. Since 2020, she has worked with clients including The Washington Post, Penguin Random House, Hulu, and Scholastic, and has illustrated over 15 books. She earned her BFA in Illustration from Jacksonville University in 2021.
Ana loves projects that showcase humor, magical elements and shares the importance of community, culture, and diversity.
Outside of art, she enjoys video games, tea at local cafés, and long walks with her furry studio assistant, Charlie!
If you’re interested in working with Ana, please get in touch via email, and we’ll connect you with the relevant agent.