EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION

My illustration work is driven by visual metaphors and symbolism, creating narratives that invite interpretation and reflection of complex ideas with a touch of absurdity. I’m drawn to bold shapes, vibrant colors, and a dreamlike aesthetic.


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When fine dining meets Hip Hop
Horoscopes (+ Show more)
Newspaper page from The Washington Post titled Style, featuring an illustration of various skincare and beauty products, including a face mask, creams, and serums, with a person holding a mirror and applying skincare. Maria Alconada Brooks
Horoscopes (+ Show more)
Microdosing
How fashion got obsessed with fly-fishing
‘Loot’ Book Review
University Drugs
eating disorders. Maria Alconada Brooks
Inside the drive to postpone death indefinitely
Theater Guide
Theater Guide
Why we assume ‘natural’ food is better
On running shoes
Old-school metal braces
‘The magnificent ruins’ Book Review
‘The Voyage Home’ Book Review
‘The Life Impossible’ Book Review
Rest stop
Still Life’ Book review
‘Held’ Book Review
‘The Antidote’ Book Review
Hot dog contests
What readers hate most in books
A newspaper page featuring a cartoon illustration of a Roman bust with food and drink splattered on it. The background is pink, and the headline reads "Throwing it at the pol to see what sticks". Maria Alconada Brooks
Concierge's column (+ Show more)
Restaurant service has taken a hit in the pandemic.
Restaurant service has taken a hit in the pandemic.
AI is already writing books
Mood Swings
‘The Ferryman’ Book Review
So your hotel room is a dud
An illustration of a room with purple walls and flooring, featuring a large model of a school bus placed on a table. Two women, one adult and one child with a backpack, are walking by near the bus model. Maria Alconada Brooks
illustration baking. Maria Alconada Brooks
illustration of a person with long orange hair eating spaghetti with a fork, surrounded by various food items including tomatoes, pizza, and boxes of cereal. Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
A person with dark hair looking into a mirror, surrounded by multiple painted mirrors reflecting their face, with a blue striped wall in the background. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks.
Abortion. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Colorful comic-style illustration of two women preparing a variety of foods and snacks on a kitchen counter, with shelves holding bowls, plates, and jars in the background. The sign behind them reads 'Perspective Almost Like Mom Made'.
Illustration of four diverse women standing in front of a black and white grid background. One woman is holding a tennis racket, and another woman is holding a microphone. They are all dressed in casual clothing, representing a women's rights or empo
The image features colorful holiday gifts, ornaments, and holly leaves with a pair of red scissors and a ribbon, promoting a guide on giving with intention during the holiday season.
A surreal illustration of three women lounging upside down in a room with blue grid walls. Each woman is wearing a dress and appears relaxed, with one in a white dress with a blue skirt, another in a blue dress with white skirt, and the third in a da
A digital illustration of a woman walking past multiple paper sheets with lines, set against a bright blue background.
Illustration of four women engaging in different activities on a vibrant blue background with rocks and decorative yellow lines, with their skin depicted in shades of blue. Maria Alconada Brooks
Person with pink nail polish taking a photo of a bowl of ramen noodles with a smartphone, with various food dishes around on a blue grid background. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Digital illustration of a woman with blonde hair, wearing yellow pants, black top, and sneakers, lifting a rock and surrounded by rocks, hearts, and scrolls on a blue background. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
People watching a family portrait on a pink television in a colorful room decorated for Christmas. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration of a wedding cake with pink roses and green leaves, featuring a bride and groom figurine holding hands on top. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Two people with blue hair are floating in space among large white planets with rings and constellations in the background. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Abstract illustration of a cityscape with stylized buildings, one featuring a portrait of a woman with dark curly hair, surrounded by stacks of books and electronic devices in vibrant colors and bold lines. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
An illustration of six diverse women standing in a line, all wearing face masks and holding luggage or bags, appearing to wait in an airport or travel setting. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration of several women seated in a theater, with some yawning, talking, or using their phones, and a woman in a yellow jacket in the foreground holding a tray. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
A cartoon illustration of a woman sitting on a large red credit card floating above a cityscape, with gold coins and buildings around her. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
A person with dark hair, seen from behind, is standing in a bedroom and looking at a woman in a white dress in a doorway. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Four women with braided hair wearing black and white clothing and red headsets with microphones, depicted in a pop art style, against a mustard background. They are all singing or speaking with open mouths. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration of a woman with white hair sitting at a desk with a confident expression, wearing a green and yellow uniform, with a yellow background Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration of a person driving a car, with hands on the steering wheel, dashboard visible, and a gear shift in view. The scene is rendered in a stylized, sketch-like art style with bold colors. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
A digital illustration of two people smiling and giving a high five while sitting on a laptop keyboard, with a desktop lamp and a large plant nearby. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
A woman with brown hair wearing white sunglasses and hoop earrings is lying down surrounded by green leaves and purple flowers. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
A person holding a single flower with a large bouquet of various flowers and leaves as their head, with the flowers predominantly in pink, purple, and green shades, against a light background. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
An illustration of a person with a head made of branches, leaves, and flowers, with additional foliage and blossoms surrounding and emerging from their body. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Drawing of a woman with short brown hair, surrounded by large green leaves and plants, sitting with her eyes closed, appearing peaceful. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration of a woman with short dark hair lying among green leaves, covering one eye with her hand and looking directly at the viewer. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Plants. Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
Illustration Maria Alconada Brooks
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