Brizida is a Boulder, Colorado based illustrator, but is originally from Portugal. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Brigham Young University and a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Utah State University. As a children’s book illustrator, she loves bringing stories to life. She enjoys simplicity, paper collage, wee characters, vibrant colors, and all things patterns. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in understanding individual approaches, facilitating experimentation, guiding intuition and reflective critique, and having some fun in the process.
She loves helping students build their final portfolio and seeing them focus on one specific market. Brizida finds joy seeing students she had early on in their school journey and how much they have grown while at RMCAD. When she isn’t teaching, you can find Brizida rock climbing, wandering the world, and bringing stories to life.
Recent Exhibitions, Significant Work, or Publications:
Brizida is an award winning Children’s Book Illustrator. She was a part of the 2023 Society of Illustrators 65 Annual Exhibition, included in the 2023 Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Awards Shortlist, and was the 2022 SCBWI National Winter Conference: Portfolio Showcase Grand Prize Winner. Her growing list of clients includes: Green Willow, Harper Collins, Walker Books Scholastic UK, knopf, and Nancy Paulsen.
Course Credentialing
IL1200 – Freshman Drawing Portfolio Review for IllustrationIL2520 – Illustration MediaIL2575 – Illustration IIL3000 – Illustration Junior Portfolio ReviewIL3595 – Illustration IIIL3650 – Children’s Book Illustration IIL3850 – Digital Illustration IIL3895 – Illustration III: Finding Your Creative VoiceIL4450 – Illustration MarketingIL4551A – Digital Illustration IIIL4640 – Typography for IllustrationIL4650 – Children’s Book Illustration IIIL4900 – Illustration Graduation Portfolio IIL4995 – Illustration Graduation Portfolio IIIL3603 – Industry ExperienceFYC1000 – LaunchpadFYC1100 – Horizons
