Suzzana Magalhães
- Nantes, France
- 6 projects
Visual arts have always been my passion, ever since I was a little kid. During my university studies, I became fascinated by the idea of exploring different realities and diving into how we perceive the world.
About
Visual arts have always been my passion, ever since I was a little kid. During my university studies, I became fascinated by the idea of exploring different realities and diving into how we perceive the world. I’m especially drawn to the way children so effortlessly find beauty in simple things. That’s what led me to the captivating world of children’s literature — kindly called “kidlit.” From the bustling streets of downtown to the quiet corners of local neighborhoods, I find inspiration in everyday life. I love traveling and immersing myself in different cultures to learn as much as possible. The world is an endless source of ideas, and I enjoy experimenting with various mediums — photography, videography, collage, and writing — to bring my illustrations to life. I grew up in several cities across Brazil and I am based in France, constantly inspired by the country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.
- Joined July 2025
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- PortugueseFluent
- FrenchFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
Projects · 6
Truths about my garden is a picture book for children aged 5 and up that addresses the theme of bullying in a playful yet thoughtful way. The story follows Hanna, a hummingbird who lovingly cares for a garden full of daisies—until one day, she discovers that her flowers are mysteriously falling ill. The book was published in December 2024 in Brazil by Incredibubble Publishing
- Character Designer
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
Chinese New Year is a vibrant celebration, marked by various symbolic traditions. One of them is the exchange of Hongbao envelopes, through which families pass on their blessings to the younger generation. In 2024, the dragon was the emblem of the year — a perfect opportunity to highlight this new generation through a dragon dance, believed to ward off evil spirits. #illustrator
- Illustrator
Commissioned poster, printed in fine art. The client requested an illustration featuring two whales in the ocean... and that was all. For this project, I aimed to capture the beauty of marine life. The vibrant colors contrast with the deep ocean blues to evoke the richness, diversity, and magic of the underwater world. The image invites viewers to dive into a contemplative journey through this fascinating, peaceful, and poetic universe. illustrator #kidlit #characterdesign #nature #ocean
- Illustrator
Illustration created for #KidLitArtPostcard Day — an initiative by Brian LaRossa, Art Director at Scholastic. For this piece, and in keeping with the season, I chose to illustrate a vibrant and joyful celebration of summer. #KidLitArtPostcard takes place on the first Thursday of each month on social media platforms. It aims to connect illustrators with publishing professionals in the children’s book industry. illustrator #kidlit #characterdesign
- Illustrator
Visual identity proposal for the Jeunes Pousses festival, designed with the aim of representing the event as a space for connection between families, generations, artistic expressions, and diverse cultures. Jeunes Pousses is a cultural season dedicated to young audiences, born from a partnership between the cities of Courpière and Thiers, as well as the intercommunalities Thiers Dore et Montagne et Entre Dore et Allier. illustrator #graphicdesigner #designer #kidlit #characterdesign
- Illustrator
Education
Visual Arts · University of Brasília2006 – 2011
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