I draw worlds that move.
Hi, I'm Maya — a freelance illustrator and animator making bright characters, editorial art, and hand-crafted 2D animation for brands, books, and screens.
Illustration gallery
A mix of commissioned and personal pieces. Hover to peek at the title.
Animation reel
Frames from recent 2D animation work. Full motion clips coming soon.
Bounce Test
Character loop · 2024
Spellcast
Animated short · 2024
Dash
Run cycle · 2023
A little about me
I'm a self-taught illustrator and animator based in Lisbon. For the last eight years I've helped studios, publishers, and startups bring characters and stories to life with a bold, colorful style.
My favorite projects sit somewhere between whimsy and craft — a picture book spread, a bouncy explainer, a poster that makes someone smile on their commute. I animate mostly frame-by-frame because I love the little imperfections that make motion feel alive.
What I do
- Character design
- Editorial illustration
- 2D animation
- Storyboarding
- Frame-by-frame
- Motion graphics
- Picture books
- Brand art
Let's make something colorful.
Available for freelance illustration and animation. Tell me about your project and I'll get back within a couple of days.