Hi, I’m Maria—thanks for stopping by!
I’m a character concept artist and illustrator with a passion for storytelling and visual design. My art journey began in 2017, when I transitioned from a math-focused high school to pursue my true calling in the arts. I earned my degree in visual arts, where I developed a strong foundation in traditional drawing and painting.
As my interests evolved, I dove into digital art, learning from industry-leading artists and building my skills in tools like Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Since 2020, I’ve completed over 200 freelance projects on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr, collaborating with clients worldwide on picture books, book covers, app illustrations, and more.
Some highlights of my career so far include:
-Winning a Freelancer Union grant to upgrade my professional equipment
-Creating illustrations for GreyTip’s mobile app and covers art for Gambling Insider magazine
-Collaborating with Tweaked Productions and author Andrew Guthrie on a fantasy storytelling project
I’m always eager to learn and grow—art is a lifelong journey! I love working on projects that challenge my creativity, especially in the realms of character design, fantasy worlds, and visual storytelling.
Let’s connect!
If you’re interested in working together or just want to talk art, feel free to reach out.
If you’re interested in working together or just want to talk art, feel free to reach out.
Art is one love!