I was born in Santos, Brazil. I’m an illustrator with more than 80 published kid’s books in Brazil and 15 years of experience. I like my illustration to convey emotions. Images that dialogue with the inner world of each child or adult. I like finding the universal within the particular to illustrate what makes us human, and, maybe, help awaken sensitivity. My main technique is acrylic paint. I discovered the art of illustration during the interchange program “Au Pair in America” in 2000. The kids I looked after had many books that I used to read to them and I felt in love with the beautiful picturesI have studied illustration at Scuola Internazionale d'Illustrazione – Sàrmede, Italy (2006), Art history and Esthetics Appreciation at Pinacoteca de Santos (museum), in Santos SP, Brazil (From 2010 to 2012) and live drawing and painting at The Florence Academy of Art, New Jersey, USA (2017).Looking for illustration opportunities abroad. Portfolio atwww.simonematias.com and @simonematiasilustradora (instagram)