Hi | Olá,
I’m Rosário Durão, an illustrator and lettering artist. I help publishers, editors, and lifestyle brands tell stories that place complex women center stage through illustration and expressive lettering.
I work internationally and collaborate in English e Português. Whether we are developing a book cover, a lifestyle campaign, or an editorial spread, I bring a focus on visual storytelling that empowers the subject and the viewer.
Looking for something personal? Explore my collection of art prints, where I bring the same focus on soul-centered storytelling directly into your home or workspace.
With over 30 years of experience in visual communication, I combine intuition and academic rigor to turn deep concepts into clear, market-ready visual assets.
I create visual mantras: illustration and lettering that push back against the historical erasure of women and affirm female agency. By translating complex psychological themes into striking visual stories, my work helps women feel seen, powerful, and unflinching.
Background & Credentials
Digital and Graphic Design Certificate from Parsons School of Design.
Completed The Lettering Seminar and The Big Leap diploma program with Martina Flor.
PhD in Translation Studies from Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal.
Prior Roles
Before focusing on illustration, I was an Associate Professor teaching visual and technical communication at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT).
Business Experience
I founded and edited two professional communication journals and did talks and workshops on information design, executive communication, and design thinking. This experience gave me a deep understanding of professional communication, business goals, and client needs.
Client Success Stories
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)
Services: Strategic Design Consulting and Information Design (social media strategy, design for the Student Research Symposium, materials for the Center for Graduate Studies).
University of Lisbon Centre for Comparative Studies
Services: Consulted on the design and strategy of the research center's official newsletter.
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Services: Delivered a business workshop on Executive Communication.
FREE GUIDE
Beyond the Portrait
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.
