"This image was done for a short story by Andrés Barba." Vicente Ferrer, art director; Madriz, client.
"Book cover illustration for a really dramatic story. Immigrants losing their lives in a shipwreck trying to reach the coast." Maria Bergos, art director; Planeta, client.
"Personal fashion illustration, based on the characters of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll."
Personal fashion illustration.
"Advertising illustration, commissioned by JWT, and art directed by Richard Cardinali. The project got killed."
"Illustration for a funky short story." Vicente Ferrer, art director; Madriz, client.
"I made this drawing for a wine label with the concept 'buried in time.'"Col McBryde, art director; Some Young Punks, client.
06.20.11
www.raquelissima.com
Duration: In 2006 I started to work as a professional illustrator. Staff:My agent Chrystal, from Magnet Reps and me. Education: I started my studies in Edinburgh (UK), and then went back to Spain to get my degree in illustration. I also attended the Illustration Academy in Florida. Cultural Influences: Literature plays a huge part in my work. I love reading. I also feel I am influenced by Japanese block printing, Chinese watercolors and some Russian illustrators like Ivan Bilibin. And I really enjoy good comics. Environment: I moved recently to a new city, and right now I'm working from my home studio. But I'm looking for a space to work, I like to share space and work surrounded by lots of noisy people (and if possible many cats); that's inspirational for me. Philosophy: Seize the day, love your work.