About

Maria Rola (b. 1994) | Based in the city of Cracow, Poland

I am a digital artist specializing in illustration and character art. As cliche as it sounds, I have been drawing since I could hold a pencil (my earliest works depict mostly princesses and mermaids, according to my mum); I started drawing digitally and publishing my first drawings on the Internet around 2008.

When it comes to art, I am entirely self-taught and I continue to develop myself every day, feeding the insatiable hunger for learning. I have a Master of Arts degree in Swedish Studies, which allowed me not only to learn a new language but also broaden my horizons and fall in love with the Scandinavian culture and literature.

In my works, I love to focus on telling stories; I take inspiration from book illustrations, fantasy and mythological motives, fashion photography, comics, and the various media I consume.

I also have a very spoiled Ragdoll cat named Rapunzel.

Let’s create something magical together!