Maria Matos

MARIA MATOS

Maria Matos is based in Lisbon, Portugal. Very much inspired by the golden age of illustration; from the late 19th to the beginning of the 20th century. Her illustrations establish a bridge between this heritage and a more delicate, feminine and contemporary personal approach.

All of Maria Matos’ artwork is
hand-painted in watercolour using a tiny brush. She works on both small artworks and large-scale commissions with an exceptional eye for detail.

Recurring themes are the representation of female figures in a fantastic universe, strongly inspired by traditional fairy tales, framed with fauna, flora with complex and detailed patterns.

Q & A

Where and what did you study?

“I studied in Lisbon, first Photography and Visual Culture and then I did my Master’s Degree in Drawing.”

How did you find your style?

“My style is defined by my preferences in painting and literary references, namely picture books of fairy tales.”