Maria J. Parra is a freelancer specialised in Illustration & Animation.

She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Faculty of Fine Arts of San Carlos, Valencia - UPV), HNC in Multimedia (University of Brighton), and a Masters Degree in 3D Production (Jaime I University, Castellon).

She is a multidisciplinary artist, with a versatile range of styles and techniques. She has worked for clients such as Disney, CBBC, OUP, Nau Llibres, Camacuc, and for several independent magazines.

Maria is a member of Wired Sussex and BANG! (The Brighton Animators Networking Group).