I first came to know the work of Camilo Carmona, known professionally as DOSCE, by her illustrated Tribes of Colombia. I’ve never really seen this sort of illustration style, they look like superheroes that went to Japan for a year and then came back via Illustrator CS5. The level of compassion and care is so apparent, it’s difficult to not fall in love with the idea of people that express their heritage and identity in dress and appearance. To me this says quite a bit. Depicting, documenting, and reveling in human diversity. High marks here. I also love the little environments they exist in. It’s just enough for me to complete their story in my own mind.

So lovely. However! DOSCE doesn’t just appreciate the tribes of Colombia. She also appreciates its fauna.

Once again, a unique illustration style that captures the essence of the subject and totally electrifies its gesture and presence. It’s great how the feet of these birds grow or melt into the branches. This would be such a lovely poster in my living room, or in a retail space. Completely charming & simultaneously modern.

Check out DOSCE on Behance with her pencil illustrations & other works. Or her Tumblr where she’s currently posting a drawing a day.