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 d…