Hi, I’m Maria, a Berlin-based tattoo artist, illustrator and concept artist with Italian and Venezuelan roots. I blend gothic and fantasy aesthetics with contemporary illustration to create bold, narrative visuals for clients. I specialize in fantasy and gothic-inspired visuals, character design, and storytelling through illustration. I maintain clear client communication to ensure personalized, high-quality results and manage the full creative process from concept sketches to finalized artwork.

Maria Jose Yalastasi Rojas

Hi, I’m Maria, a Berlin-based tattoo artist, illustrator and concept artist with Italian and Venezuelan roots. I blend gothic and fantasy aesthetics with contemporary illustration to create bold, narrative visuals for clients. I specialize in fantasy and gothic-inspired visuals, character design, and storytelling through illustration. I maintain clear client communication to ensure personalized, high-quality results and manage the full creative process from concept sketches to finalized artwork.

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Hi, I’m Maria, a Berlin-based tattoo artist, illustrator and concept artist with Italian and Venezuelan roots. I blend gothic and fantasy aesthetics with contemporary illustration to create bold, narrative visuals for clients.

I specialize in fantasy and gothic-inspired visuals, character design, and storytelling through illustration. I maintain clear client communication to ensure personalized, high-quality results and manage the full creative process from concept sketches to finalized artwork.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Waitress / Customer Service at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin
January 20, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Managed orders, payments, and resolved customer issues quickly and effectively; provided multilingual service and guest support in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Food Service Assistant (Concerts & Large Events) at Family Dodenhof-Maeder
June 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Assisted in food service (e.g., fries, churros) at concerts and large events; maintained cleanliness, order, and efficiency under pressure; communicated in German and English with coworkers and guests.
Concert & Festival Service (Minijob) at Rock and Roll Food GmbH
March 1, 2024 - Present
Provided catering and service for concerts and festivals; performed in fast-paced environments with high guest volumes.
Au Pair at Dodenhoff Family
June 20, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Managed daily planning and communication in a German-speaking environment. Developed strong organizational, intercultural, and problem-solving skills.
Medical Assistant at Santa Paula Clinic
December 31, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Assisted with appointment scheduling, patient communication, and file organization. Used administrative software and supported workflow coordination in a clinical team.
Customer Service & Support Team at Santa Paula Clinic
December 31, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Worked in a fast-paced, multicultural environment using English and German. Strengthened communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin
January 20, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Customer service role in a high-volume, multicultural environment.
Medical Assistant at Santa Paula Clinic
December 31, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Assisted with appointment scheduling, patient communication, and file organization. Used administrative software and supported workflow coordination in a clinical team.
Customer Service / Front of House at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin
January 20, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Worked in a fast-paced, multicultural environment using English and German. Strengthened communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Au at Dodenhoff Family
June 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Managed daily planning and communication in a German-speaking environment.
Au Pair / Administrative & Intercultural Support at Dod enhoff Family
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Provided intercultural support and care in a Berlin-based household.
Customer Service / Front-of-House at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Worked in a fast-paced, multicultural environment using English and German. Strengthened communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Tattoo Artist, Administrative & Intercultural Support at Freelance – Berlin
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance artist working on independent creative projects; managing administrative tasks, intercultural communication, and studio coordination.
Staff at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin
June 1, 2022 - January 20, 2024
Front-of-house duties in a fast-paced, multicultural environment; supported team operations and guest satisfaction.
Customer Service & Support Team at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin
June 20, 2022 - January 20, 2024
Worked in a fast-paced, multicultural environment using English and German. Strengthened communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Created custom illustrations for clients, including traditional and digital media pieces.
Illustrator / Freelance at Freelance Illustrator / Commissions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Self-employed illustrator creating custom fantasy and gothic artwork, managing client communication, scheduling, and project delivery.
Tattoo Artist at Self-employed / Berlin
January 1, 2024 - Present
Tattoo design and illustration for clients, focusing on composition and symbolic motifs.
Medical Assistant at Santa Paula Clinic - Maracay, Venezuela
January 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted with appointment scheduling, patient communication, and file organization; used administrative software; maintained hygiene and sterilization standards.

Education

Illustration at La Basad School of Arts Illustration
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Colegio La Concepcion
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Medicine at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Illustration studies at LABASA D School of Arts Illustration
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Colegio La Concepción
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Medical School at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Illustration at LABASA D School of Arts Illustration
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Medical School at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Illustration at LABASA D School of Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Academy program at My Pascual Parra Hiperrealism Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Medical School at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Drawing courses at Olivares Academy
January 1, 2024 - March 13, 2026
Illustration MA at LABASA D School of Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Medical School at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Various Art/Drawing courses at Olivares Academy
January 1, 2024 - March 13, 2026
Illustration at LABASA D School of Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Medical School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Retail