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Social message in illustrations - The CreativeMindClass Blog

Jan 18, 2023

The Story of the Creator: How the mind that is creative operates. By makers of CreativeMindClass.

This is our first interview with illustrator design, creative, and instructor Maia Faddoul. Maia is an early-generation Canadian artist, who operates from her Montreal studio. She draws vibrant and vivid illustrations for editorials, packaging publication, and much more. Her style is high contrast, bright and vibrant usually with a subtle message of social justice hidden in.

Maia is an avid color enthusiast and kind of a maximalist when it comes to her art style. Maia makes use of her artwork as a way to express her convictions, to speak up on injustices, and bring consciousness to causes that mean for her. Make sure you check out her Instagram and also her Etsy store where she sells her fun flowers earrings. Come along as we dig deeper into the mind and creative process from Maia Faddoul.

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

 I see my drawing style as "High Contrast'.

My style is vivid, high-contrast and colorful, often with a subtle social justice message hiding somewhere. I'm a huge fan of color and a bit of a maximalist when it comes to my artistic style.

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

 What's the most important thing in creating your illustration?

A major aspect of my practice is making art that reflects my beliefs and beliefs. I'm not the most outspoken or outgoing person, and so I usually make art as a means to voice my views, express my opinion, talk about injustices and raise awareness to causes that mean a lot to me.

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


Digital drawing classes

Maia utilizes the drawing tablet as well as Procreate for digital portraits. In her Illustration of Expressive Portraits using Procreate class, she covers the process of creating colorful, vibrant and striking portraits.

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

Take a look at Maia's stunning artwork on her Instagram and funky flower earrings available via Etsy with a variety of bright colours.

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

    Educator + Illustrator + Designer

Mai A Faddoul

I am a first-generation Canadian artist who works as an illustrator and a designer at my Montreal Studio. After studying both illustration and design in university and college as well, I am now employed in various fields employing both areas of expertise. I create stunning and vibrant illustrations for packaging, editorials and publication, among others.

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