Gabi is a venecuir illustrator and designer based in Coast Salish land (Seattle). She was born and raised in Venezuela, and is mostly self-taught in her art practice. She works in digital media, watercolor, lino, and embroidery. Gabi loves facilitating art workshops, and making the exploration and practice of art accessible to everyone in their community. She believes art is a powerful practice for healing and connecting with ourselves and others. Her influences range from graphic artists to activists and nature (especially the hummingbirds in her neighborhood). Her approach to art and its practice emanate from deep experiences with loss, grief, trauma, and love in the context of the Venezuelan diaspora. Her dark humor mixes with a curiosity for the world, and a longing to connect with others.