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Fun, vibrant, relatable, and hilarious—these are just a few words that come to mind when exploring María Jesús Contreras’s illustrations.

Her distinct style often features animals in human-like scenarios or dives into the completely absurd and unexpected. When asked to describe her work, María uses words like childlike, saturated, colorful, and animal-themed—qualities many people can connect with. But, as she notes, “On a second reading, you can see that almost every scene contains references to both adulthood and childhood and how difficult it is to face life—but always with a good dose of humor.”

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Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of a cozy bed scene with playful dog and cat.

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    A whimsical illustration of a cat by María Jesús Contreras, sitting near open door with footsteps in the air.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras shows a hand pouring coffee near a curious dog.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring a dog writing in a vibrant living room setting.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of two otters holding tea mugs on an icy landscape.

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    A whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of a cat and dog enjoying cookies meant for Santa.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring raccoons rummaging through trash bins at night.

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    Raccoon in Santa hat on a sleigh pulled by mice, whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Birds decorating a Christmas tree with whimsy, featuring a ladder and ornaments by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Cat playfully hiding behind a table leg in a whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Whimsical illustration of frogs with hats on lily pads, illustrating a playful scene by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of capybaras having tea in a river, with a sun and a woman pouring tea.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of people playing cards with drinks and snacks on a table.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of colorful dogs grooming in a vintage room with vibrant decor.

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    Dogs playing Uno around a table, illustrating a whimsical and relatable scene by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring a giant cat and tiny people sleeping in colorful pajamas.

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    A whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring a woman with sheep and a dog in a surreal dreamlike scene.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of dogs stacked up in a kitchen, reaching for peanut butter.

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    Whimsical raccoons play Twister in a colorful backyard, with one grilling under a striped umbrella.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of capybaras in a river, some with birds perched on them.

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    A whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of a diner table setup with pie, coffee, glasses, and a framed photo.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of a dog and a polar bear sitting together in the snow.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of a dog sleeping on a decorated doghouse roof.

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    Hand pouring water into a whimsical plant pot full of goldfish and flowers by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring anthropomorphic frogs at an office water cooler.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring frogs working in a busy, colorful office setting.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of animals lounging and stretching in a colorful urban alley.

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    Whimsical illustration of frogs on a road trip, with one playing guitar on a car roof, set in vibrant countryside scenery.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring frogs doing household chores in a colorful kitchen.

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    Frogs in a gym setting, using various exercise equipment, illustrating a whimsical and relatable scene by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Whimsical illustration of a girl and a large frog surrounded by colorful flowers, by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Whimsical illustration of a winged frog on a lily pad, drawing a bow with a heart arrow, by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Rats gather around a meal in a whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras of two frogs carrying a tree on their backs.

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    Whimsical illustration by María Jesús Contreras featuring colorful anthropomorphic animals in a lively room.

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    Illustration of a rat in pajamas sweeping colorful candies by a calendar, capturing a whimsical moment.

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    Two whimsical frogs sitting, watching fireworks in the night sky reflected in the water below.



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