I'm María—a Colombian illustrator who’s been drawing since forever and turning that magic into stories kids can actually see, feel, and grow with.

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I grew up in Bogotá, where the city buzz and its everyday characters filled my sketchbooks (and my heart). In 2012, I took a leap and moved to San Francisco to chase this dream hard—earned my Master’s in Illustration and started working with some amazing clients like Starbucks, Twitter, the Wikimedia Foundation, and a bunch of beautiful nonprofit orgs doing real good in the world.

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But that’s not even the best part.

I also started Twibbles, my baby brand, where every t-shirt, onesie, and pattern I design is made to spark imagination, independent play, and remind kids that being different is beautiful. It’s gender-neutral, made with love, and full of storybook soul.

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Whether I’m working on a children’s book, designing prints, or creating something wild from my kids’ ideas, everything I draw comes from a place of joy, creativity, and corazón.

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I'm currently based in Philadelphia, PA with my Husband, and two kids. Benja and Angela 💛. 

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So, bienvenidas and bienvenidos.

If you're here, you're already part of the story.

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Let’s make magic.