Hi, I’m Maria Paula Coello, a creative and passionate illustrator focused on children's visual storytelling. I love designing characters, playful worlds, and expressive scenes that spark imagination in young readers. I work primarily in digital media, with experience in VR/AR art projects and interactive narratives, and I enjoy turning ideas into friendly, accessible visuals. I thrive in remote collaboration, value feedback, and stay organized in online workflows. My practice blends soft shapes, color, and narrative consistency to support publishing and digital storytelling for children. I’m excited to bring characters to life and contribute to collaborative projects across books, games, and interactive experiences.

Maria Paula Coello

Hi, I’m Maria Paula Coello, a creative and passionate illustrator focused on children's visual storytelling. I love designing characters, playful worlds, and expressive scenes that spark imagination in young readers. I work primarily in digital media, with experience in VR/AR art projects and interactive narratives, and I enjoy turning ideas into friendly, accessible visuals. I thrive in remote collaboration, value feedback, and stay organized in online workflows. My practice blends soft shapes, color, and narrative consistency to support publishing and digital storytelling for children. I’m excited to bring characters to life and contribute to collaborative projects across books, games, and interactive experiences.

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Hi, I’m Maria Paula Coello, a creative and passionate illustrator focused on children’s visual storytelling. I love designing characters, playful worlds, and expressive scenes that spark imagination in young readers. I work primarily in digital media, with experience in VR/AR art projects and interactive narratives, and I enjoy turning ideas into friendly, accessible visuals.

I thrive in remote collaboration, value feedback, and stay organized in online workflows. My practice blends soft shapes, color, and narrative consistency to support publishing and digital storytelling for children. I’m excited to bring characters to life and contribute to collaborative projects across books, games, and interactive experiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Mediator at Museo Larco
January 1, 2021 - Present
Guiding visitors through collections helping them engage visually with art. Experience communicating with children and families.
Props Assistant at Balich Wonder Studio – Panamericanos Lima
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Support in design and build of scenography elements for large-scale projects.
Props Assistant at Rebeca Producciones S.A.C.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Support in design and build of scenography elements for large-scale projects.

Education

BA in Art – Painting at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services