Maya Ish-Shalom is a freelance illustrator from Israel. She earned her B.Des from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. She works digitally and by hand for magazines and newspapers, books, branding, advertising and animations. She enjoys capturing different feelings and emotions and translating them into colourful images. Her work has been recognized by various organizations, including the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, 3×3 magazine and Communication Arts.