I am a multidisciplinary visual artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in Barcelona, Spain, with extensive work in children's books and educational art projects. My practice blends illustration, design and art therapy, and I collaborate with studios, NGOs, and independent clients across Spain and Europe. I run art therapy workshops using visual arts, drama theatre and music for children and teens, and I lead freelance illustration projects and creative workshops for schools and cultural centers. My work is deeply rooted in storytelling, color, and the power of art to healing and inspire.

Nadine Feghaly

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I am a multidisciplinary visual artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in Barcelona, Spain, with extensive work in children's books and educational art projects. My practice blends illustration, design and art therapy, and I collaborate with studios, NGOs, and independent clients across Spain and Europe. I run art therapy workshops using visual arts, drama theatre and music for children and teens, and I lead freelance illustration projects and creative workshops for schools and cultural centers. My work is deeply rooted in storytelling, color, and the power of art to healing and inspire.

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I am a multidisciplinary visual artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in Barcelona, Spain, with extensive work in children’s books and educational art projects.

My practice blends illustration, design and art therapy, and I collaborate with studios, NGOs, and independent clients across Spain and Europe. I run art therapy workshops using visual arts, drama theatre and music for children and teens, and I lead freelance illustration projects and creative workshops for schools and cultural centers.

My work is deeply rooted in storytelling, color, and the power of art to healing and inspire.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Therapist at Petit Coda (Fundació IDEA)
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Art Therapy workshops using visual arts, drama theatre, writing and music for kids between 4 and 13 years in Petit Coda, a temporary shelter for children who have suffered abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.
Children’s Books Illustrator - Freelance at Nadine Feghaly (www.nadinefeghaly.com)
January 1, 2007 - November 5, 2025
Illustrations for children’s books and related projects; creator of viola’, with poetry and daydreams; illustrations applied to bags, t-shirts, notebooks, wall art and jewelry.
Multilingual Graphic Designer - Freelance at Self-employed
January 1, 2006 - November 5, 2025
Illustrations for books and collaborations; co-creator/illustrator of the web comic Wandering viola.
Art Tutor - Freelance at Self-employed / Toulouse & Barcelona
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Artistic activities (painting, drawing, dance, theatre and music) with kids aged 2-8; taught in Spanish/English/French.
Art Therapist, Creator & Illustrator at Viola Illustration (self-employed)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Centered on family creativity; led 'Creativity in Family' workshops at Centro Civico Cotxeres Borrell and creative illustration workshops at Biblioteca de Sant Pau - Santa Creu. Ran family workshops including Danza-Plástica Creativa and movement-based activities for 2-4 year olds in self-directed schools. Viola Illustration as a personal project featuring poetry-inspired illustrations applied to bags, apparel, notebooks, wall art and jewelry. Managed Etsy shop operations, customer service, stock management and SEO.
Children’s Books Illustrator - Freelance at Nadine Feghaly (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Illustrated multiple children’s books and contributed artwork for titles such as Le bouc de monsieur Girard, Najmati, Ila Nawm Ya Saghiri, Cuddles, Leil and the new visitor, Cuddles and Leil, Tree of Heaven, Abi...za2er and Ma ahlaha. Co-creator/illustrator of the web comic Wandering Viola.
Multilingual Graphic Designer - Freelance at Self-employed
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Illustrations for books; co-creator/illustrator of Wandering Viola. Collaborations from 2002-2006 and ongoing projects including 2009-PRESENT, 2006-PRESENT, 2013-2015, 2012-2013, 2002-2006.
Art Tutor - Freelance at Various
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Freelance artistic activities (painting, drawing, dance, theatre and music) with kids aged 2-8 in Spanish/English/French in Toulouse and Barcelona. Illustration workshops for teenagers in Aleppo; workshops for girls at the Geek Festival via Nasawiya in Lebanon. Pecha Kucha speaker; photography workshops for teenagers in Lebanon.
Art Therapist - Petit Coda at Fundació IDEA / Petit Coda
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Art therapy workshops using visual arts, drama/theatre, writing and music for children aged 4-13 in Petit Coda, a temporary shelter for kids affected by abuse, neglect or abandonment.
Art Therapist at Petit Coda (Fundació IDEA)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Art Therapy workshops using visual arts, drama theater, writing and music for kids between 4 and 13 years in Petit Coda, a temporary shelter for kids who have suffered abuse, neglect and/or abandonment from their families.
Co-creator/Illustrator at Wandering viola (web Comic)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Co-creator/illustrator of the web Comic Wandering viola (www.wanderingviola.com) written by Tom Thumb.
Children’s Books Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Illustrator for multilingual children’s books including Le bouc de monsieur Girard; Najmati; Ila Nawm Ya Saghiri; Cuddles, Leil and the new visitor; Cuddles and Leil; Tree of Heaven; Abi...za2er; Ma ahlaha.
Multilingual Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Illustrations for multilingual books.
Art Tutor at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Artistic activities (painting, drawing, dance, theatre and music) with kids between 2 and 8 years, in Spanish/English/French in Toulouse and Barcelona.
Illustration Workshop Facilitator at Nasawiya NGO
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Illustration workshop for girls in the Geek Festival through Nasawiya NGO in Lebanon.
Speaker at Pecha Kucha Nights
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Speaker at Pecha Kucha nights in Aleppo and Beirut.
Illustration Workshop Leader at Aleppo
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Illustration Workshop for teenagers.
Photography Workshop Organizer at Lebanon
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Photography workshops for teenagers in Lebanon.
Shop Administrator / Etsy Shop Manager at viola’ Etsy Shop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Admin of the online Etsy shop / Customer service and stock management, SEO.
Illustrator at Wandering viola
January 1, 2009 - Present
Co-creator/illustrator of the web Comic Wandering viola written by Tom Thumb.
Art Therapist at Petit Coda (Fundacio IDEA)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Art therapy practitioner; facilitated therapy sessions and developed creative programs.
Art Therapist
January 1, 2016 - Present
Multilingual Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Illustration and graphic design for books, packaging, wall art, and products; ran Etsy shop and client services.
Creator & Illustrator at Nadine Feghaly (portfolio)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Created original illustrations and visual art for personal projects and commissions.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Illustrations for children’s books; collaborating with authors.
Art Therapist at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Art therapy sessions and workshops for various clients.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Multilingual illustrator and graphic designer with extensive freelance work since 2006.
Creator & Illustrator at Viola Illustration (Etsy)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Personal project producing illustrated characters based on poetry and daydreams; created goods such as bags, t-shirts, notebooks, wall art and jewelry.

Education

Master in Art Therapy at Universitat de Vic y AEC, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design at Notre Dame University (NDU), Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Postgraduate in Illustration for Children’s Books at EINA Escola de Disseny i Art, UAB, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Master in Art Therapy at Universitat de Vic y AEC, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design at Notre Dame University (NDU), Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Postgraduate in Illustration for Children’s Books at EINA Escola de Disseny i Art, UAB, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Master in Art Therapy at Universitat de VIC y AEC, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design at Notre Dame University (NDU), Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Postgraduate in Illustration for Children’s Books at EINA Escola de Disseny i Art, UAB, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026

Qualifications

Master in Art Therapy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Postgraduate in Illustration for Children's Books
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Master in Art Therapy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Postgraduate in Illustration for Children's Books
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Master in Art Therapy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Postgraduate in Illustration for Children's Books
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Master in Art Therapy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Postgraduate in Illustration for Children's Books
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other