Hi, I’m Mara!
I founded Airtist back in 2019. What started as a small, on the side branding gig slowly evolved into my passion project thanks to one very smart question from a coworker.
The question he asked me? Something along the lines of: "If anything was possible and all jobs paid the same, what would you do with your days?"
I didn’t have an answer right away, but it definitely got me thinking. After a few days of carrying the question around with me, I finally found the answer: if anything was possible, I’d want to spend my time creating whatever makes me happy. No deadlines, no external pressure, no client revisions. Turning that into a way to make a decent living -- that would be the ultimate dream.
At first, my inner critic dismissed my dream as a childish fantasy. But then I realized that taking the first step towards getting there was to just get moving.
And now, here we are! Years later, I’m still not making a full living from selling art prints, but I'm having a lot of fun finding my voice and improving with every piece I create. And if you happen to love what I make? Well, that’s the best bonus I could ask for.
Personal favorites
Important: This item is print on demand. This means that I only send an art print to the printer when an actual order has been placed. Because I don’t have the prints in stock, delivery times may be slightly longer than you are used to.
‘Do no harm but take no shit’ is the number one rule I live by. Be soft as long as you can, but don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself if you have to. Where’s the lie in that?
Full color illustration printed on handmade and acid-free Hahnemühle paper (Photo Mat Fiber 200). The paper has a matte and smooth surface structure, which results in a luxurious art print without reflection. The printed colors are mindblowingly deep and bright, almost as good as their digital counterparts!
Frame not included.
Important: This item is print on demand. This means that I only send an art print to the printer when an actual order has been placed. Because I don’t have the prints in stock, delivery times may be slightly longer than you are used to.
Who doesn’t love french fries? As they are my absolute favorite food, I couldn’t resist creating a broad range of art prints starring just them :) This one features a full color illustration on a bright green background. Perfect for any french fries lovers out there!
Full color illustration printed on handmade and acid-free Hahnemühle paper (Photo Mat Fiber 200). The paper has a matte and smooth surface structure, which results in a luxurious art print without reflection. The printed colors are mindblowingly deep and bright, almost as good as their digital counterparts!
Frame not included.
Important: This item is print on demand. This means that I only send an art print to the printer when an actual order has been placed. Because I don’t have the prints in stock, delivery times may be slightly longer than you are used to.
This art print perfectly captures the vibe of a laid back sunday morning, enjoyed by a hot cup of coffee and one (or a few?) pastries. Hang this one in your kitchen, next to the coffee machine at work or anywhere else where people drink coffee!
Full color illustration printed on handmade and acid-free Hahnemühle paper (Photo Mat Fiber 200). The paper has a matte and smooth surface structure, which results in a luxurious art print without reflection. The printed colors are mindblowingly deep and bright, almost as good as their digital counterparts!
Frame not included.
Important: This item is print on demand. This means that I only send an art print to the printer when an actual order has been placed. Because I don’t have the prints in stock, delivery times may be slightly longer than you are used to.
‘Do no harm but take no shit’ is the number one rule I live by. Be soft as long as you can, but don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself if you have to. Where’s the lie in that?
Full color illustration printed on handmade and acid-free Hahnemühle paper (Photo Mat Fiber 200). The paper has a matte and smooth surface structure, which results in a luxurious art print without reflection. The printed colors are mindblowingly deep and bright, almost as good as their digital counterparts!
Frame not included.
Important: This item is print on demand. This means that I only send an art print to the printer when an actual order has been placed. Because I don’t have the prints in stock, delivery times may be slightly longer than you are used to.
This art print is for all little birds who long for the clouds, but are hesitant to leave their familiar ground. Life is all about fully embracing that fear and still spreading your wings. Flying is only scary because falling is scary, yet falling is an unavoidable part of life wherever you are – on land, at sea, or in the sky. Feel the fear and do it anyway.
Full color illustration printed on handmade and acid-free Hahnemühle paper (Photo Mat Fiber 200). The paper has a matte and smooth surface structure, which results in a luxurious art print without reflection. The printed colors are mindblowingly deep and bright, almost as good as their digital counterparts!
Frame not included.
Important: This item is print on demand. This means that I only send an art print to the printer when an actual order has been placed. Because I don’t have the prints in stock, delivery times may be slightly longer than you are used to.
Who doesn’t love french fries? As they are my absolute favorite food, I couldn’t resist creating a broad range of art prints starring just them :) Perfect for any french fries lovers out there!
Full color illustration printed on handmade and acid-free Hahnemühle paper (Photo Mat Fiber 200). The paper has a matte and smooth surface structure, which results in a luxurious art print without reflection. The printed colors are mindblowingly deep and bright, almost as good as their digital counterparts!
Frame not included.