About me

The Heart Behind the Pages

More Than Just Books — A Creative Way of Being

Nice to have you here!

Hi, I’m Maria.

I’m a book creator with a passion for creativity, patterns and lifelong learning.

Years ago, I started a simple creative diary filled with little doodles and ideas. I never imagined those first sketches would one day grow into pattern books, coloring books and creative resources enjoyed by people around the world.

Maria Delgado
Founder, Mum & Creative Spirit behind
Happy Drawing Time

Since then, I’ve spent countless hours learning, experimenting and improving my skills. While patterns, doodles and line drawings now come naturally to me, creating vibrant digital illustrations on the iPad is something I’m still learning every day. It’s challenging—but that’s also what makes the journey so rewarding.

I love the entire creative process: developing ideas, designing books, exploring new techniques and finding ways to make creativity feel fun and approachable for others.

My biggest dream is to one day publish a children’s book illustrated entirely by me. Until then, I’ll keep learning, creating and enjoying every step of the journey.

Because for me, creativity isn’t about perfection.

It’s about curiosity, growth and the joy of creating something that didn’t exist yesterday.