My name is Maria. I am an illustrator, focusing on lifestyle and fashion.

Since childhood, drawing has been my way to capture and transform reality — creating worlds and stories by my own rules. Everyday moments, imaginary creatures and familiar figures were always my starting point for storytelling through images.

This love for creation and storytelling naturally led me to graphic design, where I developed a strong foundation in visual communication. After 6 years of working in graphic design and 2 years focusing on brand identity and creative direction, I consciously returned to my original passion for drawing and now focus on illustration, visual storytelling and art direction.

My approach combines illustration and design with a strong emphasis on concept and creativity. My background in design and creative direction allows me to build clear visual concepts, while illustration is the medium through which these ideas become tangible, expressive and alive.

I work primarily with hand-drawn illustration, combining traditional techniques with digital processes to create refined, story-driven visuals.