Sophia Camille Jaramillo
Q What do you do?
“What don’t I do? Primarily, I am an illustrator and artist with a focus on mostly hand-drawn typography and design. ”
My work is funky, eclectic, raw and surreal. Life is full of weird and beautiful things that we get to experience as weird and beautiful humans—I am merely the vessel for translating that idea into visuals. Additionally, I am a stylist with a very extensive collection of unique vintage clothing and accessories. I am also a content creator, musician, demographic consultant, fashion designer, poet, model…the list goes on.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
Truly following the trajectory of my creative spirit throughout my life has gotten me to this point. My curious mind has allowed me to take interest in many different creative practices, and each of them influences the other. When I am working on a sewing project, I get inspired to paint. When I paint, I think of a new outfit combination. Keeping up the momentum and sharing all of my projects on my socials has garnered me an audience that isn't really sure what I’m going to do next, but they’re ready for it.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
My devotion to physical media and traditional art practices have allowed me to develop my hand-drawn and mostly sketch-less style. I want to deliver and create something that feels so new and so original, so each step of my process is intentional to deliver the best, freshest result to my clients.
Q What are you working on right now?
A goal of mine for the end of this year is to have a solo art show. I've been painting endlessly and really developing my skills with the medium. It has been a shift from my usual pen-and-ink illustration style. I also have a few lingering sewing and jewelry projects that I work on when I have downtime.
Q What’s your style?
Vintage, vintage, vintage. Though I don't think my work initially comes off this way, I am heavily influenced by vintage art and design. Avon packaging, Peter Maxx, pulpy book covers, estate sale bathrooms, ornate plates–you name it. Adding a layer to that, I incorporate my daily encounters into my work, like adding a quote my father said over an illustration or drawing an old drugstore marquee I saw on an afternoon drive through Hollywood. My work in general is representative of these influences.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
I have a ton of half-baked songs sitting around in the Voice Memo app on my phone and unfinished choruses and verses in my notebooks that are screaming to be taken seriously. I recently got some music equipment to record things at home but I haven’t had a moment of pause to dedicate to it.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
Probably social media. On top of doing the work and creating, there is also the creating content part of being an artist to promote your work, which takes just as much (if not more) time and effort to do. Social platforms often feel like posting into a void and can be very discouraging, but all we can do is push forward.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Scan all of my work and upload it to my website. Every sketch. Every doodle on something I shouldn't be doodling on. Also probably put gesso on some canvases. And organize my lace trim.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
I would tell myself to never, ever, ever dull your shine for anyone, and that you are a true artist in every sense of the word. Your perspective is valuable and the world deserves to know it. I think I could have used this advice at any given point. Honestly, I could benefit from it now. I have a difficult time asserting myself and so much of succeeding as a creative person involves being assertive. Knowing your worth and how important you are is the first step of being able to do this.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
I would probably talk to another artist who engages in many different forms of creation like I do. How do they manage it? How do they determine what to focus on and when? And when do they pivot to the next thing that inspires them?
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Anything and everything that is fun and inspiring! I would love to work on album artwork and logo design specifically, but I’m feeling very inspired and excited about working with new clients and creatives.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My ideal client trusts me. Much of my work is exploratory and spontaneous and involves trust on both ends. As a content creator, I previously worked with BodyMark, a temporary tattoo marker made by BIC, which centered around me drawing all over myself with the markers. To put it plainly, let’s have fun with it!
Q: What is your rate?
I typically start at $600 for any illustration or typography work, but it depends on the scope of the project. Shoot me an email and let’s figure it out together!
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
You can email me at contact@menswearsoph.com or DM me on my main Instagram account @menswearsoph. Give me a brief message about your ideas for the project, your budget, and tell me what your favorite movie is and your zodiac sign (seriously I want to know).
Q Who is a creative you admire?
My best friend Mycha is an amazing artist and inspires me endlessly. She does a mean pet portrait and you should definitely commission one. Love you dude!
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Create and introspect/what is it that drives you on/art is a muscle
This member profile was originally published in April 2025.