Hello, I’m Malu :) Nice to meet you!

I’m a kids activity/picture books illustrator
and professional cute maker.

My studio at GimleTegnestuen in Copenhagen

Creative by heart, I walked through many different paths until become full time illustrator/artist working professionally for over 10 years now (and counting!)

My artwork is full of nonchalant cute creatures secretly created as my imaginary friends with nostalgia and hope that shares my hope for a calm and loving world.

Personally, I’m Introvert with a big optimistic heart and tons of curiosity - probably more than a cat!

I was born and raised in Brazil and after many years moving around I found my home at Copenhagen, Denmark where I have my shared studio with tons of talented artists at Gimle Tegnestuen - if you are around, drop me a message and lets get a coffee together.

Clients include:
Ballon Media
Usborne
Igloo Books
lake Press
WHSmith
Design House Greetings
Lake Press
Oxford University Press

Bonus personal:
Malu is short for Maria Luiza.
I was born and raised in Brazil - this is child me here on pic.
I’m very spiritual being.
I’ve been living in Europe since 2012.
I’m ENFP-T and Gemini (27thMay) ascendant Capricorn.
Anxious mix of introvert and extrovert.
I’m a single child of single mom.
I like problem solving and making plans that I don’t follow .
Overachiever and overthinker but also easily distracted.
I’m an optimistic morning-breakfast maker.
I wish I could change Unkindness, unfairness and lost of hope in the world.
It’s hard to make me angry, I usually go straight to sad.
I love celebrate birthdays, xmas, easter and everything, really.
Singing birds REALLY annoy me.
I bake cakes but love eating bread.
Love rainy days - the city sparkles!
I like childish food and jokes.
I don’t think Monkeys are cute. (I know.)
I’m allergic to flowers but love plants.
I’ve changed my career path a few times until find my way here.
I used to read…A LOT. Now I, draw.
I do miss Brazil  -most of my fav people, food and memories still live there. But I’m happy in Copenhagen. Really happy.