Quento is an illustration studio proudly based in Oxford, UK. It was born from the stories unfolding around our home near Folly Bridge, a place where nature, movement, and everyday life intertwine. Surrounded by drifting punts, passing walkers, and changing seasons, we find endless inspiration in the scenes unfolding around us.

A man wearing a light-colored shirt standing outdoors on a bridge with a city skyline and cloudy sky in the background.

Quentin Crilly is our lead illustrator, a fine artist whose practice is rooted in careful observation. With a background in Fine Art and Illustration, and a Canadian-British perspective, he creates art that carries history, emotion, and narrative.

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long straight hair, wearing a sleeveless top and pearl earrings, standing against a plain background.

Maria Jarquin is the creative behind Quento, shaping each collection through concept and vision. She contributes to the studio on a voluntary basis, guided by a lifelong devotion to the arts, her background as a ballet dancer, and a deep connection to Oxford.


what we do:

Fine Art

Prints

Classes

Commissions