Creativity it’s a garden on my mind…
“I'm a Portuguese illustrator and artist with a keen eye for detail who finds inspiration in everyday life, constantly brainstorming and blending nature into my art with a touch of simplicity and charm.”
Photo Katia Chausheva ©Ana Ventura completed a Degree in Visual Arts/Painting from Lisbon School of Fine Arts with specialization in engraving techniques, has showcased her creativity globally since 1996. From solo exhibitions in Portugal to group shows in countries like Bulgaria, Italy, Iran, and the USA, her work spans diverse mediums including illustrated books, screenprints, and personalized sneakers.
Renowned for her detailed art, Ana's work weaves myth and intricate imagery, transforming elements into poetic narratives.
She illustrates for publishers in Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Norway, and collaborates with institutions like Caloust Gulbenkian Foundation and brands such as Converse.
In 2014, She co-founded TILED, a fashion brand inspired by Portuguese tiles.
In 2022, she got the Portuguese National Illustration Award with the book MUDAR, published by Pato Lógico and since 2008 She has been selected for several international Illustration contest such has: Illustrarte (Portugal), Bologna Children Book Fair (Italy), Ilustratie Festival PICTURALE (Belgium), Bienále Ilustrácií Bratislava (Slovakia), Nami Island (Korea).
Lives and works between Lisbon and Antwerp.
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