Maria Louisa Rose

Songs of Ascent

poetic illustrations of selected Psalms

My baccalaureate Thesis is an exploration of illustrated poetry from the Psalms. The combination of crafted image with ancient text presents a path of introspection and growth.

Pacha Mama

Conceptual Illustration

Using my Peruvian heritage as inspiration, I developed an image of a Quechua woman, representing the Quechua myth of Pachamama (Mother Earth) weaving her fields of grain into her textiles.

Urban Sketching

Sketches from Indianapolis Coffee Shops

One of my favorite ways to develop my illustration skills is through drawing and painting the city I love. Urban sketching is a way for me to learn more about Indianapolis as well as myself.