Illustrations

Bonnie, a timid yet endearing cat, runs a cozy café, famous for its bubble tea. Her days are filled with distinguished feline guests—until Haru, a spirited Shiba Inu, arrives, and Bonnie is completely at a loss.

Rendered in textured mixed-media illustrations, this playful tale blends humor and heart, celebrating the gentle courage found in facing life's little fears.

Interested in publishing this book? To read the full manuscript, ask Marina at marinaoliveira.art@outlook.com

Little Sarah and her best friend Yuriko explore whimsical worlds with their plush companions—Brave the lion and Fluffy the tiger—who come to life through imagination. Through sketches and playful illustrations, Marina captures the wonder of early childhood, friendship, and the joy of shared adventures.

Detective Hotary is a fearless yet innocent star-turned-investigator who finds herself in thrilling mysteries in a forest inspired by the Black Forest, Germany. Living alongside her owl friend Roland, Hotary's adventures mix suspense, clever twists, and playful humor reminiscent of classic detective tales.

From solving neighborhood Halloween pumpkin "murders" to unraveling near-assassinations in a theater, Hotary and Roland invite readers aged 10+ into a world of intrigue, laughter, and clever sleuthing. With whimsical, textured illustrations, Marina Oliveira Rocca brings this suspenseful and charming detective universe to life.

Interested in making this stellar project reality? Talk to her at marinaoliveira.art@outlook.com

A collection of Marina Oliveira Rocca's published illustrations, crafted in textured mixed media. Each piece captures the wonder, warmth, and gentle delight of childhood, bringing stories to life with playful characters, whimsical details, and the magic found in everyday moments.

Marina reimagined Vogue's 2022 article 5 Ways to Pull Off Spring's Psychedelic Prints, painting select outfits in gouache and featuring Blair Eadie as her model. This conceptual piece celebrates boldness, creativity, and a sophisticated approach to fashion illustration, highlighting Marina's flair for editorial work and her ability to merge art with high-style storytelling.

For the Matcha Tea flavor, she illustrated a delicate poster inspired by Japanese gardens. For the "Cores da Índia" tea collection, Marina brought each blend to life with a Bombay cat striking playful yoga poses, each linked to a chakra. A mix of traditional and digital techniques makes these illustrations charming, peaceful, and full of balanced energy.

A collection of Marina Oliveira Rocca's standalone illustrations for online challenges and her personal portfolio. Each piece brings playful characters and textured mixed-media art to life, capturing imagination, emotion, and the whimsical charm of everyday moments.