O.Z. Sanders
she/they
Illustrator & Letterer
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
O.Z. Sanders (she/they) is a mixed Black/white painter and illustrator whose illustrations follow complex and determined protagonists as they navigate environments filled with anthropomorphized nature and technology. The viewer is surrounded by rich landscapes, architecture, and the sanctuary of imagination. Episodic glimpses into each universe are filled with moments of joy, contemplation, and innovation.
Born in DC, Sanders received a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and an MFA in the Illustration Practice Program at the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not drawing space nebulas, Sanders enjoys tending to their tempestuous house plants, and epic adventures with her wonderful partner, dog Egg, and cat Otter.
O.Z. specializes in: Illustration and Lettering
Age Group Focus: Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade
Preferred Genres: Sci-fi & Fantasy