Mariana Santos (aka ‘Mariana, a Miserável’) – A Portrait of Quiet Observation Mariana Santos, better known as “Mariana, a Miserável” (the miserable one), is a non-award winning illustrator whose work explores the complexities of human experience with remarkable sensitivity and humor. Her artistic journey began in Lírio, Portugal, where she nurtured a fascination for detail and natural forms—influences that would profoundly shape her distinctive visual language. Early Life & Artistic Beginnings Born in 1986, Mariana Santos harbored dreams beyond the ordinary – envisioning herself as a flori…