
About me
I was born in Darregueira, Argentina, and since 2015, I’ve been living in Melbourne, Australia.
Since childhood—and always hunching over just a little while I drew—illustration has been my way of connecting with the world. I used to capture everything around me, from the joyful to the melancholic, gifting my drawings to friends. Later, I studied Visual Communication Design, where I refined my understanding of composition, space, and visual storytelling.
I spent several years working in branding and interface design in both the public and private sectors, gaining experience in editorial design, print production, and digital environments. This background allows me to create illustrations that work seamlessly across print and digital media—ensuring that my creations are not only beautiful, but also functional and effective.
I’ve published three children’s books, where I combined my illustrations and my love of storytelling to bring Bruna, the main character, to life.
Today, I enjoy blending simplicity with complexity: capturing a character’s essence in just a few ink lines, while bringing their world to life mainly through watercolour—exploring textures and colour palettes. Alongside illustrating, I also write stories that complement my drawings, crafting worlds that invite readers, both young and old, to explore and dream.
In the media

Interviews and articles featuring my work as an illustrator

January 2, 2024
New Vision Producciones
25 Years of the Biblioteca Popular Sur: Bruna’s Presentation in Darregueira
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December 30, 2023
Tauro Digital
“BRUNA” Launch – A Children’s Book by Valeria Gottau, Illustrator and Co-Author
> Watch interview

December 10, 2023
La Nueva Provincia
Valeria Gottau Introduces Bruna, the Puppy Who Teaches About Emotions a Bruna, la perrita que educa en emociones
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March 8, 2020
La Nueva Provincia
A three-month journey through the heart of Southeast Asia
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January 2, 2024
New Vision Producciones
25 Years of the Biblioteca Popular Sur: Bruna’s Presentation in Darregueira
> Watch interview

December 30, 2023
Tauro Digital
“BRUNA” Launch – A Children’s Book by Valeria Gottau, Illustrator and Co-Author
> Watch interview

December 10, 2023
La Nueva Provincia
Valeria Gottau Introduces Bruna, the Puppy Who Teaches About Emotions a Bruna, la perrita que educa en emociones
> Read full article

March 8, 2020
La Nueva Provincia
A three-month journey through the heart of Southeast Asia
> Read full article