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Hand-drawn, hand-painted illustrator (no computer tech by default) with an international background spanning fine arts, exhibition installation, theatre/film set building, and editorial/book cover work. Born in Leeds to a Spanish father and French mother, she returned to Mallorca in 1990 and has built a creative practice combining illustration, translation, interpreting, and decorative prop/set painting.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
Work Experience
Art practice / exhibitions (renovation and caregiving period) at Independent
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025Spent several years caring for her elderly father and renovating a small property, while continuing to participate in exhibitions at venues such as La Residencia (Deià), Embajada de Grecia (Palma) and C’an Puig (Sóller).
Art Teacher at Private Individuals and Robert Graves Primary School, Deià, Mallorca
December 31, 2009 - August 29, 2025Provided art classes and taught drawing and painting.
Children’s book illustrator (various illustration commissions) at Publishing clients (not specified)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Illustration commissions for children’s books including Serafine Klarwein (Poo earth and the bone moon), Idries Shah (Oinkink; The Palace of the man in blue) and Christian McEwen (The tortoise diary).
Caregiver and Property Renovator at Dad, dad's house Private
January 1, 2009 - August 29, 2025Spent years caring for elderly father and renovating a small property while continuing artistic exhibitions.
Translator and Interpreter at Various Clients including Mallorca Sostenible, Camper
December 31, 2008 - August 29, 2025Provided translation services for yoga, dance, theatre centers, and worked as an interpreter for Mallorca Sostenible.
Art teacher (drawing and painting) at Robert Graves primary school, Deià, Mallorca
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Taught drawing and painting at Robert Graves primary school in Deià, Mallorca.
Illustrator (author collaborations) at Bantam Books / Chatto & Windus / Random House / Bauhan Publishing / Ed. Bauhan
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Collaborated with multiple authors as an illustrator, including Tahir Shah (In Arabian Nights, Bantam Books) and Jason Webster (Sacred Sierra, Chatto & Windus / Random House). Also collaborated with Christian McEwen illustrating Time and the World (Ed. Bauhan publishing, New York).
Theatre support (organising, translation, props, sets) at Au Meets theatre company
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Worked for Au Meets theatre company including organising, translating texts, prop making and set work.
Illustrator at Collaborations with Authors (Tahir Shah, Jason Webster, Christian McEwen)
January 1, 2007 - PresentIllustrated books including 'In Arabian Nights', 'Sacred Sierra', 'Time and the World', and several children's books.
Interpreter at Mallorca Sostenible (Poc a Poc group) for Satish Kumar and Vandana Shiva
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Interpreted for Mallorca Sostenible (Poc a Poc group) during visits for Satish Kumar and Vandana Shiva.
Translation and interpretation support (Arabic studies + arts translations) at Various centres (Yoga, Dance, Theatre) / Camper / Inca / Mallorca
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Performed translations for multiple arts-related centres (Yoga, Dance, Theatre) and for Camper and Inca in Mallorca. Also involved in travel-related translation and support.
Personal Assistant at Arte Express (Sofia Barroso)
December 31, 2001 - August 29, 2025Assisted with cultural organization activities including visits to private art collections, museums, and the Arco Madrid art fair.
Art teacher (drawing and painting classes) at Private individuals
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Taught drawing and painting classes for private students.
Personal assistant at Sofia Barroso, Arte Express
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Provided personal assistance to Sofia Barroso at Arte Express, a cultural organization arranging visits to private art collections and museums for collectors from the USA, France and the UK, and supporting participation in ARCO Madrid art fair.
Theatre support (props, decor and pyrotechnics for correfocs) at Iguana Theatre, Palma
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Occasional work producing props and décor, including pyrotechnics support for correfocs.
Private Decorative Painter at Private Clients
December 31, 1999 - August 29, 2025Performed decorative paintwork such as marbling, wood effects, stone effects, and murals for private clients.
Art Department Artist - Film and Advertisement Sets at Palma Pictures
December 31, 1998 - August 29, 2025Painted and built sets for films and advertisements.
Decorative painter (marbling, wood effects, stone effects, murals) at Private clients
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999Provided decorative paintwork for private clients, including marbling, wood effects, stone effects and murals.
Art department (sets and painting for film/advertising) at Palma Pictures
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Worked in the art department painting and building sets for films and advertisements.
Mural Painter and Decorator at Replay Clothing Company (Italy)
January 1, 1997 - August 29, 2025Painted murals in bars, shops, restaurants, and clubs across Italy and Germany. Also engaged in decoration and construction activities.
Construction and decoration team member (decor and murals) at Replay Clothing company (Italy)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Joined the constructional and decoration team and painted murals for bars, shops, restaurants and clubs across Padova, Roma, Torino, Köln and Frankfurt. Also traveled for related work and projects.
Exhibition Team Member at South Bank Centre, London
January 1, 1990 - August 29, 2025Part of the exhibition team responsible for building, decorating, and mounting exhibitions at venues including Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Hayward Gallery.
Book Cover Illustrator at Virago Press, London
January 1, 1988 - August 29, 2025Illustrated book covers for 'Naming the Waves' and 'Coming out the Other Side' by Christian McEwen.
Exhibition team member (building, decorating, mounting exhibitions) at South Bank Centre, London
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990Worked as part of the exhibition team at major venues including Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Hayward Gallery. Responsibilities included building, decorating, and mounting exhibitions.
Props and Theatre Set Builder at Various Theatre Groups including Parker and Klein, DV8, Oval House Theatre, and New End Theatre
January 1, 1986 - August 29, 2025Built props and theatre sets for several London-based theatre groups.
Theatre props and theatre set builder at Various theatre groups (Parker and Klein, DV8, Oval House Theatre, New End Theatre)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Built props and theatre sets for multiple companies and venues including Parker and Klein, DV8, Oval House Theatre and New End Theatre in Hampstead, London.
Book cover artist at Virago Press (London)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988Created book covers including Naming the Waves and Coming Out the Other Side by Christian McEwen for Virago Press (London).
Education
B.A. Fine Arts at Slade School of Fine Arts, University College London
January 1, 1980 - June 14, 1984Arabic Studies Level 1 at Estudi General Lul.lià, Palma
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003This website is pathetic. It adds any date it likes. Pffft. So much for AI
Arabic Studies Level 2 at Estudi General Lul.lià, Palma
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Arabic Studies Level 3 at Estudi General Lul.lià, Palma
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005B.A. Fine Arts at Slade School of Fine Arts, University College London
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984Qualifications
Speaker of various languages (french, Spanish, English, Catalàn
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2025Fluent in 3 languages, semi fluent in Català
Arabic studies (levels 1, 2 and 3)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other
The autobiographical account of moving into an old house in Casablanca, Morocco
by Jason Webster.
An account of living and the restoration of a ruined farmhouse high in the hills above Castellón in Spain.
Book of daily meditations on creativity and slowing down
by Christian McEwen (Bauhan publishing)
A story by Idries Shah (published Hoopoe books)
Children’s story by Serafine Klarwein
A story by Idries Shah (published Hoopoe books)
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