Mariana Santos (aka ‘Mariana, a Miserável’) – A Portrait of Quiet Observation Mariana Santos, better known as “Mariana, a Miserável” (the miserable one), is an illustrator whose work delves into the complexities of human experience with remarkable sensitivity and humor. Born in Lírio, Portugal, in 1986, her artistic journey began not with grand ambitions but with a simple fascination for detail—a passion inherited from her childhood spent nurturing beauty amidst humble beginnings. This early appreciation for observation would become a cornerstone of her distinctive visual language, informing…