Olá, I'm Rosário Durão
Are you an art director, editor, or creative collaborator looking for distinct, emotionally-intelligent visuals?
I'm a Portuguese illustrator, lettering artist, and visual communicator.
I create bold, character-driven illustrations—often of expressive female figures with oversized heads and eyes. My work blends emotion, aesthetics, and storytelling with a distinctive, human touch.
My Background
I come from a multidisciplinary world—graphic and information design, translation, literature, and visual communication. I hold a certificate in Digital and Graphic Design from Parsons School of Design and recently completed The Lettering Seminar at Martina Flor Academe, deepening my practice in expressive lettering.
Before fully dedicating myself to illustration, I was a professor of translation and visual communication in Portugal and the United States. These experiences shaped my approach to drawing: thoughtful, communicative, and intentional.
Who I’ve Worked With
As a designer and communicator, I’ve contributed to a range of academic and creative projects, including:
New Mexico Tech (USA)
Centro de Estudos Comparatistas da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Ad hoc design reviews and consulting for independent professionals.
These collaborations combined design clarity, visual storytelling, and language sensibility—skills that now inform my illustration and lettering work.
What I Do Today
I work independently from my studio in Portugal. I focus on illustration and lettering for:
Editorial, publishing, and advertising
Greeting cards and printed matter
Art licensing and storytelling-rich collaborations
Whether I’m drawing a character, shaping a letterform, or crafting a visual world, I aim to create work that resonates with people who value beauty and meaning.
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