And my family call me
The Girl with seven crafts
I’m a Moroccan Muslim children’s illustrator and character designer, based near Rabat, in a city with a cliff and a strong scent of the ocean. I grew up on my grandmother’s folktales, playing hopscotch and five stones in the streets.
I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember. My first illustrations were of animated characters I used to watch, like Tom and Jerry, Princess Sarah, and Belle and Sebastian. I used to give all my drawings away. it made me happy, though I regret it a little now, haha.
I studied optics and worked as an optician for over five years, while also working as a character designer for animation, wishing that one day art would be the only thing I do. In 2024, that wish came true. I became a full-time children’s illustrator and character designer. I’m now also working on writing my own stories, combining my love for storytelling and illustration.
I work mainly with Photoshop and Procreate, and sometimes I love getting my hands dirty with gouache, watercolors, and markers.
When I’m not drawing, I’m probably reading a book, cooking one of my favorite meals, swimming long distances, or fighting with my cat Lucy because she won’t let me touch her.
If you’d like us to work together, reach out to me via email.
a.hajarart@gmail.com
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