Jaleyna Lara is a creative illustrator, graphic designer, and merchandise designer. This California-born and raised artist studied for a BFA in Communications Design With an Emphasis in Graphic Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York City. Growing up, a profound interest in comics, packaging design, and magazines developed, which now influences the way the art and design work together in Jaleyna Lara's current portfolio. Experience spans both traditional (Acrylic, Gouache, Watercolor, Graphite, Alcohol Markers, Silkscreen, etc.) and digital mediums (Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Additional experience includes participating in art shows and live events such as Anime NYC, Anime Boston, Anime Los Angeles, Nihonmachi Streetfair, Doggie World, and more. Jaleyna Lara is passionate about teaching and vending, though talking to people about art remains the absolute favorite activity.