Hello!

I’m Maral, an illustrator and surface pattern designer based in Queens, New York City. I received my BFA in Illustration & Communication Design from Pratt Institute in 2013 and since then I’ve been working as an illustrator and surface pattern designer in the fashion industry. The illustrations and patterns I create are based on what inspires me, be it a hike in the woods, a delicious new recipe, a book, or a walk through a new city.

My work is now primarily created digitally but I still love to work with a variety of media, painting with gouache, watercolor and/or drawing with ink. I am passionate about creating fun cute characters in my patterns and designs, which I hope bring joy to other people as well. When I am not illustrating, I love to bake, cook, travel, workout and read. I currently work within the fashion industry where I design patterns as well as work on prints and graphics for women’s apparel. My experience with working in the fashion industry has allowed me to develop my skills with creating placement artwork, patterns within certain color restrictions, and preparing artwork for overseas production. I am available for freelance work, licensing inquiries, collaborations, and commissions. 

Please feel free to reach out via email at maral@maralvarolian.com if you are interested in working with me, or if you just want to say hi!

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