Marco Tirado (he/him) is a Queer Peruvian-American freelance illustrator living in Philadelphia, PA.

He received a BFA in Illustration from The University of the Art in 2019. Since then, his work has appeared in a variety of applications including advertising, editorial, product design, and publishing. His work pulls from his experiences with the intersectionality of being Queer and Latino, creating energetic and colorful illustrations on a variety of subjects including identity, fashion, emotions, and lifestyle.

Past Clients: Meta, Netflix, VinePair, LA Times, EATER, Instagram, The Lily, LYFT, ULTA Beauty, Refinery 29, BBC Sound, HMH, Penguin Random House, ThirdSpace Action Lab, Pacers Running, The Philly 10K, Philadelphia International Airport, BOK Building, Super Sassy, Cultural Power, SoCal Grantmakers, and Philadelphia Mural Arts.

On his off time, he enjoys reading comics, watching anime, and gaming with his fiancé.

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