As a child, Crisselle Mendiola always had an affinity for drawing. Today, Crisselle is an illustrator based in Southern California. She pursued her BFA in Illustration at Long Beach State University and extended her illustrative experience to the walls as a muralist. Her distinct style accents character-driven pieces, rich in both emotion and storyline. Inspired by life experiences, Crisselle’s works form a depiction of today’s counterculture and her place in it.