I thought Melbourne’s rising mercury today would form an appropriate backdrop to showcase these seriously gorgeous works from Brooklyn (NY)-based illustrator Monica Ramos. They’re part of a series that she calls “A Hot Summer,” based on summer in the Philippines.

I’ve been wanting to show you Monica’s work for ages. Take a look through her portfolio, it’s fantastic! I’m especially in love with the “Comfort Foods” series. Cute, huh? And if you dream of making a living from your creative work, Monica will share some friendly advice, too.

All images are from Monica’s website, and used with her kind permission.