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Marianna Madriz draws curious characters inspired by magical realism

Marianna Madriz is originally from Venezuela. Like many, she spent most of her time there drawing... but it wasn't until she moved to the UK a few years ago that she saw the opportunity to transform this longtime hobby into a career. She's inspired by films, soundtracks and great character design - and fascinated by people, stories and magical realism.

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Whimsical illustration of three colourful creatures sheltering under an umbrella in the rain, surrounded by decorative botanical and fantastical elements in muted tones

She's currently trying to merge these elements together to create something charming and fun, whether it's a single image, a narrative or a short animation. You can discover more of her interesting work at www.mariannamadriz.com.

Four whimsical characters with large eyes wearing black suits hold a giant pencil as they stand on terracotta ground against a pale blue sky
A whimsical illustration featuring diverse groups of colourful characters and animals dancing and playing together across a yellow-green background
Pen and ink illustration of two fantastical bird-headed figures wearing ornate patterned clothing and holding decorative spears with feathered tops
Densely packed illustration of expressive cartoon characters with wide eyes and open mouths in orange, black and white, scattered amongst falling red leaves on a cream background
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