Art with Alma*

Illustration • Lettering • Visual storytelling

for

Publishing, Editorial, Advertising, Licensing, and Gift-Givers.

I’m Rosário and I help editors, publishers, and art directors tell stories that place complex women center stage.

My background combines academic rigor with creative intuition.

Whether I’m illustrating an editorial spread or hand-lettering a title, my goal is to create a visual mantra that empowers the female subject and viewer alike.

Working with me: I’m collaborative, research-driven, and bilingual (English/Português).

Let’s create work that matters.

*Alma (pt) = Soul (en)

PUBLISHING: ”Severed” (Illustration)

PUBLISHING: ”Severed” (Illustration)

PUBLISHING: ”Surfacing” (Lettering)

PUBLISHING: ”Surfacing” (Lettering)

EDITORIAL: ”Georgette” (Illustration)

EDITORIAL: ”Georgette” (Illustration)

EDITORIAL: ”Nia” (Illustration)

EDITORIAL: ”Nia” (Illustration)

ADVERTISING: ”On the Road” (Illustration)

ADVERTISING: ”On the Road” (Illustration)

LICENSING: ”Dreams Create the Stories we Live’ (Lettering)

LICENSING: ”Dreams Create the Stories we Live’ (Lettering)

Elisabeth Kramer-Simpson, Professor of Technical Communication

“Rosário has been at the forefront of design practice in the thirteen years I’ve known her. She taught Design Thinking to graduate students, and used strategic changes in color and visual separation to clarify findings in my conference presentations. Her creativity designing our program logo and fliers married institutional identity to our unique mission. Rosário is a kind, enthusiastic collaborator with excellent design skills.”

Christopher ChoGlueck, Professor of Ethics

“Just one session with Rosário changed my whole approach to design! She is bold and inspiring, with careful attention to process and product.”

Teresa Sequeira, Producer

“Working with Rosário on our visual identity was a deeply collaborative process. She listened closely, drew from our ideas and emotions, and shaped them into visuals and words that felt true. She brought a fresh clarity and energy to our work.”

My Process

From insight to visual impact. Learn more about my design thinking process:

1.

Empathize
Understand the story beneath the surface.

2.

Define
Clarify what truly needs to be seen.

3.

Ideate
Explore visual directions with intention.

4.

Prototype
Refine structure, style, and execution.

5.

Implement
Prepare the work for visibility and impact.

Want the Full Framework?

Download my FREE GUIDE

Learn to transform simple illustrations into conceptual visual tools. Move beyond literal likeness to create purposeful imagery that captures narrative and emotion for editorial and publishing projects!

✔️ Conceptual Thinking: Turn complex ideas into clear visual metaphors.
✔️ Editorial Impact: Create imagery that elevates written content.
✔️ Strategic Process: Master a workflow built for narrative and purpose.