Art with Alma*
Visual Storytelling for personal spaces, brands, and publications.
I create imagery and products that place complex women at the center of the story.
My background combines academic rigor with creative intuition. Whether I’m illustrating a lifestyle campaign, designing a collection of silk scarves, or hand-lettering a book title, my goal is to create a visual mantra that empowers the female subject and viewer alike.
Working with me: I am collaborative, research-driven, and bilingual (English/Português).
Shall we create work we love?
*Alma (pt) = Soul (en)
Beyond the screen: You can also find my work in my online store, “The Warrior Muse,” and at local markets in Portugal. I believe art should be lived with, not just looked at.
PUBLISHING: ”Severed” (Illustration)
EDITORIAL: ”Georgette” (Illustration)
EDITORIAL: ”Nia” (Illustration)
PUBLISHING: ”Surfacing” (Lettering)
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES: "Moonwhizz" (Illustration & Lettering)
STATIONERY & GREETING CARDS: "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.”