Maria is an author and illustrator from the Basque Country. Her creative path spans more than twenty years, marked by a steady evolution of techniques and formats—from her early work as an oil portrait painter to a decade of freelance illustration, including exhibitions, posters, and commissioned projects. In recent years, she has deepened her expertise through specialized training in Publishing Project Management and Visual Communication. These experiences have shaped a clear artistic focus: to develop illustrated picture books as the central axis of her professional career.