Overview
Mariya is an award winning illustrator specializing in watercolor and digital art. She has illustrated two award winning picture books, seven picture books for private clients, multiple book covers, and she has undertaken projects for Reeves International, Austin ArtBoards, Austin Wildlife Rescue, and other businesses. Her original work has been featured in fantasy and wildlife art collections. Mariya creates art with the goal of giving her viewer a hug.
Client feedback:
"Your comments and sage advice have been invaluable throughout this whole process, and I have learned so much from you. Thank you for your beautiful artwork which captured my vision for this book."
"You taught me what was possible and expected when working with other artists. You were so patient with me while working through an unfamiliar etiquette. It was a real kindness."
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Non-Fiction
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Awards
- Gold IPPY Medal from Independent Publisher Book Awards for "Little Moss, Big Tree" picture book
- Spark Award Honor from Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators for "Little Moss, Big Tree" picture book
- Foreword INDIES Book of the Year award finalist for "Little Moss, Big Tree" picture book
- NAPPA Award winner for "Happy Papas" picture book
- SCBWI Austin Portfolio Honor
- SCBWI Austin Creators of Diverse Worlds Scholarship
- Best Illustrator Gold Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards
Work experience
Self-employed
Mariya (pronounced Maria) is known for her award-winning depictions of animals, nature, and warm children’s illustrations. Her art goal is to give the viewer a hug.
She would love to work on more:
- Middle-grade covers and interior illustration projects
- Picture books that tackle emotional learning, multi-generational relationships and/or the environment
- Secular Christmas
- Packaging
Self-taught in art from an early age, Mariya completed a BS degree in Biology Pre-Medicine at Baylor University, and upon graduating worked in medical device consulting. Mariya is passionate about wildlife conservation and works as the Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator for Austin Wildlife Rescue as well as volunteers with the Refugee Services of Texas. .
Portfolio
Mariya has 10 reviews
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Dec, 2023
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Nov, 2022
Cindy B.
Jul, 2022
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Jul, 2022
Lloyd H.
Apr, 2022
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