Artist Biography
Born in Worcester and raised in Douglas, MA (b.2003), Mars is a digital illustrator and author who explores her connection to imagination through vibrant color palettes, fantastical scenes, and fictional characters. Her illustrations convey intricate and creative stories. Similarly, her children’s books focus on engaging the imagination through unique and magical characters, settings, and plots. Her work contains themes of nature, diversity, and friendship, offering meaningful lessons through visual storytelling.
In May 2025, Mars will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Endicott College in Beverly, MA. During her time at Endicott, she completed three internships at non-profit art organizations (Arts Worcester, Valley CAST, and Express Yourself), gaining valuable experience in the arts community. Her work has been featured in Arts Worcester’s annual exhibition, “The One,” and Valley CAST’s annual “Art Palette Competition.” Mars continues to expand her portfolio of children’s books and currently resides in Douglas, MA, where she maintains an active studio practice, creating illustrations and publishing new stories.
Thesis Abstract
This capstone project investigates the importance of children’s literature on children’s upbringings, academic and life skills, and overall happiness. My research focuses on three main areas: the role of literature in children’s education, the importance of diversity in children’s books, and the portrayal of the characters in children’s books. All these categories support the necessity of encouraging children to read and explore their imaginations. For my capstone art project, I created a children’s book titled “The Amazing Amazon: Life in the Rainforest.” The story takes place in a magical version of the Amazon Rainforest, where the as the main character, Tango, introduces readers to meet his friends, teaching children about their diverse interests and roles in the rainforest. The book explores themes of nature, diversity, friendship, and imagination.