I’m Alba Aparicio, a 24-year-old illustrator and writer living and working in Madrid, Spain. I hold a degree in Fine Arts and have recently completed a master’s degree in Illustration. I use traditional and digital illustration, as well as writing, as my means of expression. I consider myself a storyteller, often creating fantasy and dystopian worlds inhabited by magical and vibrant beings, or sometimes macabre and dark ones. In my recent projects, I explore themes such as time, pollution, and magical realism. I also write fantasy and science fiction novels, and in 2019 I published my first novel with Editorial Entrelíneas, “Generación Prohibida”…

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I’m Alba Aparicio, a 24-year-old illustrator and writer living and working in Madrid, Spain. I hold a degree in Fine Arts and have recently completed a master’s degree in Illustration. I use traditional and digital illustration, as well as writing, as my means of expression. I consider myself a storyteller, often creating fantasy and dystopian worlds inhabited by magical and vibrant beings, or sometimes macabre and dark ones. In my recent projects, I explore themes such as time, pollution, and magical realism. I also write fantasy and science fiction novels, and in 2019 I published my first novel with Editorial Entrelíneas, “Generación Prohibida”…

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I’m Alba Aparicio, a 24-year-old illustrator and writer living and working in Madrid, Spain. I hold a degree in Fine Arts and have recently completed a master’s degree in Illustration.

I use traditional and digital illustration, as well as writing, as my means of expression. I consider myself a storyteller, often creating fantasy and dystopian worlds inhabited by magical and vibrant beings, or sometimes macabre and dark ones. In my recent projects, I explore themes such as time, pollution, and magical realism. I also write fantasy and science fiction novels, and in 2019 I published my first novel with Editorial Entrelíneas, “Generación Prohibida”

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Ilustradora at Ediciones la Torre
January 1, 2025 - Present
Illustrator for the book “Fábulas para Nunca Contadas por Siempre.”
Ilustradora at Akane Editorial
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked as an illustrator for Akane Editorial.
Ilustradora de calendario solidario at Asociación ENPE
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Created illustrations for a solidarity calendar.
Illustrator and Seller at Various Art Fairs and Online
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Sold illustrations in various art fairs and online platforms.
Asistente de estudio at Almudena Lobera (artist)
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Assistant in the studio of contemporary artist Almudena Lobera.
Diseñadora Gráfica at CSE Events
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Graphic designer responsible for various design projects.
Graphic Designer at CSEE Events
January 1, 2024 - Present
Graphic design projects for events and promotional materials.
Art Gallery Assistant at Galería Belmonte
December 31, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Assisted with gallery operations, exhibition setup, and event coordination.
Co-creadora, guionista y directora de arte at ATM Producciones
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Co-creator, scriptwriter and art director of the short film “Crisálida.”
Asistente de galería de arte at Galería Belmonte
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Art gallery assistant at Galería Belmonte.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrations sold at various Art Fairs and online; contributed to a solidarity calendar for the EPiLEP Association.
Illustration and Layout Project at Editorial Quijote 360
December 31, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Created illustrations and page layouts for Editorial Quijote 360.
Illustrator and Mural Artist at Editorial Quijote 360 / FNAC Callao
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Executed illustration and layout projects for Editorial Quijote 360. Collaborated with Fine Arts students to create the mural project "Tránsitos" on the façade of FNAC Callao.
Proyecto de ilustración y maquetación at Editorial Quijote360
December 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Illustration and layout project with Editorial Quijote360.
Customer Service Representative at Naturgy Energy Group
December 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Handled customer inquiries, provided support and resolved issues.
Representante de servicio al cliente at Naturgy Energy Group
December 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Customer service representative.
Illustrator at Editorial Entrelineas
December 31, 2019 - September 13, 2025
Illustrated and designed the cover for the novel Generación Prohibida published by Editorial Entrelineas.
Author at Editorial Entrelíneas
December 31, 2019 - July 14, 2025
Published the novel “Generación Prohibida.”

Education

Máster at Universidad UDIT
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and Digital Design at TAI School of Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Creative Writing, Fantasy Literature and Novel Writing Courses at Escuela de Escritores de Madrid
January 1, 2017 - August 24, 2025
Master’s Degree in Illustration at UDIT University
January 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and Digital Design at TAI School of Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Creative Writing Courses at Escuela de Escritores de Madrid
January 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025

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