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Jan 18, 2023

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Welcome to our interview with illustrator designer, artist, and instructor Maia Faddoul. Maia is the first generation Canadian artist, who operates from her Montreal studio. There she produces vibrant and colourful illustrations for editorials, packaging publication, and much more. Her style is high contrast, bright and vibrant usually with a subtle political message hidden somewhere.

Maia is an avid color enthusiast and a bit of a maximalist with regards to her art style. Maia makes use of her artwork as a way to express her opinions, voice out about injustices and spread consciousness to causes that mean a lot for her. Make sure you check out her Instagram and also her Etsy store , where she offers her fun flower earrings. Join us as we dive deeper into the mind and creative process from Maia Faddoul.

Maïa Faddoul digital illustration. A dark hair woman holding flowers.

 I see my style of drawing as "High Contrast'.

My aesthetic is vivid, high-contrast and colorful and often has a subdued social justice message hidden in the background. I'm an absolute color lover and also a bit of a maximalist in my artistic style.

Maïa Faddoul digital illustration. A dark hair woman holding a line phone

 What is the key to making your illustrations?

A major aspect of my art is to create work that expresses my convictions and values. I'm not exactly the most vocal or extrovert, therefore I usually use my art as a way to express my views, express my opinion, talk on injustices, and bring attention about causes that are important to me. lot to me.

Maïa Faddoul digital illustration. A flower on a yellow background.


Digital Drawing Classes

Maia employs a drawing tablet and Procreate to create digital portraits. In her Illustrating Expressive Portraits in Procreate class, she covers how she creates colourful, bold and gritty portraits.

Maïa Faddoul digital illustration. A dark hair woman on a pink background.

Be amazed by Maia's beautiful work on her Instagram as well as her adorable flower earrings available on Etsy in a bunch of bright colors.

A photo of Maïa Faddoul sitting on a chair, in front of her desk in her wokrspace.

    Educator + Illustrator + Designer

Mai an Faddoul

I'm a very first-generation Canadian artist, working as an illustrator and a designer from my Montreal Studio. Following my studies in illustration as well as design at college and university as well, I am now employed in various fields making use of both my areas of expertise. I create bright and colorful images for editorials, packaging and publication, among others.

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