Maria Silvia Sega

Maria Silvia Sega – Designer

Italian Illustrator/Designer - I create magical illustrated books for children... full of life, emotion, and storytelling ✨

Overview

Hello everyone! ♥

I’m Maria Silvia, an Italian children’s book illustrator and designer who loves turning stories into visual worlds that feel alive.

I create hand-drawn digital illustrations full of emotion, character, and magic, guiding projects from concept sketches to print-ready books.

Over the years, I’ve worked with independent authors and publishers to make each story not just seen, but felt.

I don’t just draw what’s on the page... I help shape the story itself.

My process is clear and fun: character design, storyboarding, sketches, final art, and optional layout for print.

I’m drawn to heartfelt, whimsical, and emotionally rich projects ✨

If you want illustrations that lift your story beyond words, we’ll make a great team... and maybe have some fun along the way!

Services
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Ars in fabula - Illustration School
  • Fondazione Zavrel - Illustration International School
  • La Galería Roja - Art School

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2024 — Present
I offer illustration and graphic design services. I mainly specialize in creating children’s picture books, working both with private clients and publishers.

Storytime Magazine Ltd.

Nov, 2024 — Feb, 2025 (3 months)
4 illustrations for the cover's story of the magazine (Issue 126)

BABIDI-BU LIBROS

Dec, 2023 — Present
Illustration and cover design of 2 children's books: Luneva, la niña elementos (EL PLANETA IMAGINARIO) (Spanish) Tasso Re (Italian)

Zsa Zsa Zsú Ediciones

Jan, 2023 — Present
Illustration and book design of a children's book: Anacleta y Bicicleta. Un encuentro muy especial (Spanish) Publication date: May 23, 2023

Portfolio

Luneva, la niña elementos

Hidalgo-Gato Durán, Frank

BABIDI-BÚ

Cover Design Illustration
Tasso Re

Turchetto, Eva

BABIDI-BÚ

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Simone Secures the Bag (Secure the Bag Books)

R, Mrs Ariel

Secure the Bag Books

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
A Magical Journey to Save Christmas

McKaig, C. D.

BayMar Publishing

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Miryam's Greatest Magic

Alyammahi, Naser Saif

Austin MacAuley Publishers Fze

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Paula y la estrella Fugaz (Spanish Edition)

Rodríguez Ibáñez, José

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Nicolas and the Bees: A story of Love, Honey and Kindness

Trombetta, Liberatore

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
The Lion and The Bear

Seidel, Heather

Heather Jackson

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Seasons of Buckeye Lake

Alpers, K J

K. J. Alpers

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design

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