Gel Jamlang is a talented freelance illustrator and art instructor known for her striking watercolor portraits and unique artistic style, which blends elements of simplicity and drama. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual communication from the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines, Gel began her artistic journey in 2000 and expanded her horizons by moving to the United States in 2012, where she started exhibiting her works in Baltimore. Since 2013, Gel has been offering her illustration services to a diverse array of clients, including prominent publications such as Reader’s Digest, New Republic Magazine, and Bloomberg Markets Magazine, as well as various private commissions.

Her passion for art also extends to education, having taught in the Illustration department of the Maryland Institute College of Art. Gel’s work is deeply inspired by surrealism, creating captivating visual narratives that resonate with viewers and showcase her exceptional skills as an artist