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My name’s Maria. I draw, paint, write, bake, design, travel, teach — in short, I like going places, meeting people, and making stuff. I’ve worked and wandered across every continent collecting trivia, vintage type, and animal friends along the way, all of which show up in my illustrations and hand-lettered designs.

I love to collaborate on projects that inspire a similar curiosity. I’ve illustrated two off-beat art history books with author Lori Zimmer, Art Hiding in Paris: An Illustrated Guide to the Secret Masterpieces of the City of Light (2022, Running Press) and Art Hiding In New York (2020, Running Press). Our third book (working title: Not Your Muse) is in production for publication in 2024. We’re represented by the outstanding team at Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency.

By day, I manage a youth digital news platform; Previously I served in the Peace Corps in Tbilisi, Georgia and led cultural exchange and museum education programs in Chicago. In 2022, my lifelong dream of Johnny Gilbert saying my name on national television came true when I came in second (to Amy Schneider) on Jeopardy!.

I live in Paris.

Featured Press

>> Podcasts & Videos

“Maria Krasinski: Art Hiding in Paris.” Vienna Live, 11 April 2022

“From Introvert to International Illustrator.” U.S. State Department — Voices of Exchange, 14 April 2021

>> Art Hiding in Paris Reviews

“Art Hiding in Paris: Take a Peek Inside the Beautiful Book.” Bonjour Paris, 12 April 2023

“Where to Find Art Hiding in Plain Sight in Paris.” Frommer’s, 17 December 2022

“Art Hiding In Paris: A Perfect Companion For Exploring The City Of Light.” Forbes, 27 November 2022

“Eight Works of Art Hiding in Paris.” Smithsonian Magazine, 29 November 2022

>> Art Hiding in New York Reviews

“Andy Warhol’s Cats, a Floating Subway Map, and More NYC Delights.” WorldView Magazine, 17 August 2022.

“Art! Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are!” Hyperallergic, 18 July 2021

“J.P. Morgan Draws on Inspiration for Its Annual List of What to Read and Do.” Barron’s, 1 December 2020

“A Handsomely Illustrated New Book Uncovers New York City’s Lost and Hidden Gems of Public Art.” artnet, 27 November 2020

Alumni Releases, University of Chicago Magazine, Fall 2020

“Eight Works of Art Hiding in New York City.” Smithsonian Magazine, 22 September 2020

“Fall Back in Love with NYC Through This New Book of ‘Hidden’ Art Treasures.” 6sqft, 18 September 2020

“New Book a Reminder Why New York City Will Always Be Beacon For America and the World.” Forbes, 15 September 2020