Valentina Berdegué Saenz is a Mexican illustrator and a 2024 BFA Illustration graduate from the School of Visual Arts.

Valentina’s illustrations are vibrant and feminine, blending manual techniques with digital processes before being printed on a risograph printer. Drawing inspiration from women, she often captures them in moments of solitude and introspection. By observing everyday moments, Valentina intertwines them with the subconscious, inviting viewers to see the world in a fresh, thought-provoking light.

She is a Society of Illustrators West 62 Winner, a 3x3 Annual 21 Merit Winner, and received a shortlist special mention at the 2025 Le Book Emerging Talent Awards. Her work has been exhibited at SVA’s "Around and Again" exhibition. She has also been featured in Canvas Rebel, Shoutout LA, and Bold Journey.

When she’s not drawing you can find her hanging out with her cat, trying new food, reading, and traveling!