Maria Bogade is an Children's Book Illustrator and former Animation Artist from Germany. After receiving her diploma in Audiovisual Media from the University of Media in Stuttgart she started working as a freelance Animation Artist on award winning projects such as "Angel Afoot" or "The Gruffalo".
Her passion for illustration has led her to work as an illustrator in the children's book market. Her illustrations are mainly created digitally, although Maria also works in traditional mediums.
She lives with her two daughters and spouse in a tiny town in Germany, drawing and creating her life.