Illustrator · Printmaker · Storyteller

I'm an illustrator with a love of colour, narrative, ink, bookbinding, dogs, and deadlines.

Harvest Season editorial illustration spread

Harvest Season

Editorial — Field & Fork Magazine, 2026

Deep Blue book cover illustration

Deep Blue

Book Cover — Tidal Press

Kitchen Tales brand illustration

Kitchen Tales

A full illustrated identity for a small-batch preserves company — packaging, signage and a hand-lettered wordmark.

Golden Hour personal illustration series

Golden Hour

Personal Series, ongoing

Coastal Folk editorial illustration

Coastal Folk

Editorial — Roam Quarterly

Clients & Collaborators
The GuardianPenguin BooksKinfolkAirbnbMonocleTidal Press

A Little About Me

I draw for a living, which still feels like getting away with something. Based in a small coastal studio at Samora Machel 4567, Cape Town, Italy, I've spent the last decade working for editorial, publishing, and brands who care about craft over trend.

My work leans into bold colour, imperfect line, and a bit of humour — because the best illustration feels handmade, not manufactured. When I'm not at the drawing table I'm probably walking the dog, or missing a deadline because of it.

— Maren

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