Maria christina D.
Interdisciplinary Artist & Visual Designer
Branding • Illustration • Album Art • Character Design • Original Custom work • Concept Ideation • Consulting Hi! I’m Maria Christina De La Cruz, an interdisciplinary artist and certified visual designer with a B.A. in Art Practice from UC Berkeley and certifications in Graphic Design and Digital Art & Animation. I help individuals, musicians, authors, and brands turn ideas into intentional, visually compelling artwork, whether that’s a logo, album cover, illustrated characters, or narrative-driven visuals. My strength lies in blending traditional art sensibility with clean, modern digital execution. I’m especially well-suited for projects that need: - Thoughtful visual storytelling - A warm, human aesthetic - Illustration or design that feels meaningful, expressive, and well-crafted I work collaboratively, intentionally, communicate clearly, and deliver efficiently, keeping clients updated throughout the process and making sure the final result truly reflects their vision. ✨ Services & Skills Illustration & Visual Storytelling (digital & traditional) Branding & Graphic Design (logos, covers, marketing visuals) Album & Book Cover Art Character Design & Concept Art Book Illustration & Author Projects 🛠 Tools Adobe Creative Suite · Adobe Illustrator · Photoshop · Fresco · Premiere Pro · Procreate · Acrylic, oil & watercolor (traditional media) Every project is thoughtfully crafted with a strong emphasis on originality, storytelling and artistic quality. If you’re looking for a creative partner who brings both artistry and professionalism to the table, I’d love to collaborate.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.6k
Billed in all: $3,651$3.7k
$524 in the last 6 months
Across 12 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 13% in Abstract Style
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