Our Story

Finding emotional balance & Joy through art.

Yanuary Navarro is a Honduran-American painter, illustrator, and maker of books. She was born in a tiny, remote, rural mountain village in Honduras, Central America to a humble and very poor family of farmers. There was no electricity, no television, no toys, or modern plumbing at the time, and houses were still made of mud back then. She learned to entertain herself with her whimsical imagination while running barefoot through forests, and outrunning cows, chickens, and pigs. These early experiences have shaped the subject matter she loves to explore through her work. Finding joy in the simple yet miraculous gifts nature gives so selflessly. She enjoys life in sunny Florida with her daughter and orange Tabby cat.

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She earned a bachelor's in illustration while also studying other disciplines such as graphic design, and printmaking. The artist's journey is a winding road with many forks in the road. It took a long time to find her voice and her path, eventually discovering a passion for books and book making with over seven years in the publishing industry.

Painting remains a core part of the art-making process, keeping a handmade warmth to her work in an increasingly digital world. The slow process of making things by hand has helped her to find a deeper peace in her life. She's an advocate for others to start their own creative practice after experiencing the life-changing and long-term healing a creative practice brings. She hopes others are inspired to find their voice through the arts to help heal the often minimized effects of trauma, neglect, and abuse. She believes that a consistent creative practice no matter the age, level, or method will bring greater mental and emotional health long-term to a world in pain.

In the mountains, probably thinking about art.

Kind words from clients

“Working with Yanuary was an absolutely fantastic experience with outstanding communication, unflagging commitment and a fully-engaged imagination!”

- Patrick S., Program Director, Humanities Tennessee
Project: Southern Festival of Books poster design & illustration, event merchandise design

Kind words from clients

“Yanuary is so talented and wonderful to work with!”

- Sandra Salamony, Creative Director,
Spirituality & Health Magazine
Project: Featured illustration and spot illustrations

Select Freelance Projects

Uppercase Magazine (Issue 56) – contributing writer & illustrator • Uppercase Magazine (Issue 52) – contributing illustrator •Storm Cellar Magazine – featured artist • Spirituality & Health Magazine – featured artist • Agave Magazine (Vol.3, Issue 2) – featured artist • Cross Connect Magazine – featured artist • 805 Lit Magazine – cover artist • The Tampa Review 42 – contributing illustrator • The Ringling 100 (book) – contributing illustrator • BynBeary - Product design & art direction • Even-N-Odd Coloring Book – contributing illustrator • Editorial Vida (HarperCollins Christian) - Package Design

Books

How To Find Joy In A Capitalist Hellscape (2024)
Written by: Elsie Gilmore
Cover and interior illustrations by: Yanuary Navarro
Genre: Non-fiction

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Kind Mentions & Press

Nashville SceneTampa Review (Featured Artist)
Her Campus (Contemporary Hispanic & Latinx Artists)
Sarasota Visual Arts (Ringling Underground)
805  Lit (Vol. 2, Issue 2)

Exhibitions

Small Works, Juried Exhibition - 2025, Juried Exhibition Art Center Sarasota
Authors & Illustrators Book Fair - 2025 Art Center Sarasota