Roger Olmos
Freelance illustrator
Calella, SpainFreelance illustrator
born in Barcelona on the 23rd December 1975 and became interested in illustration from a very young age. After finishing his studies, he started an apprenticeship as a scientific illustrator at the Dexeus Clinic, then he attended the Llotja Avinyó School of Arts and Crafts and turned to illustrating children’s books. In 1999, he was selected at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, where he met his first publisher. Since then, he has illustrated more than hundred books with many Spanish and international publishers. A lover of animals and an activist, he has embraced a vegan lifestyle and has been working for years to promote with his art respect for the environment and all living creatures.
born in Barcelona on the 23rd December 1975 and became interested in illustration from a very young age. After finishing his studies, he started an apprenticeship as a scientific illustrator at the Dexeus Clinic, then he attended the Llotja Avinyó School of Arts and Crafts and turned to illustrating children’s books. In 1999, he was selected at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, where he met his first publisher. Since then, he has illustrated more than hundred books with many Spanish and international publishers. A lover of animals and an activist, he has embraced a vegan lifestyle and has been working for years to promote with his art respect for the environment and all living creatures.
Work Experience
Illustration Workshops
Professor
• -5 años impartiendo clases en la materia de Fondos y color en la ilustración a los alumnos de 2º en su primer trimestre en la escuela de la mujer “Francesca Bonnemaison”.
• -Colaboraciones en el master de ilustración en la universidad de Bellas Artes de Pontevedra.
• Curso intensivo de ilustración en la Fine Art Factory en Martina Franca, Italia.
• Numerosas intervenciones y charlas para el instituto Cervantes por sus numerosos centros por todo el mundo.
• Distintos talleres de ilustración impartidos en escuelas de arte y diseño e universidades a nivel nacional e internacional.
• Workshops de verano en la escuela de ilustración Ars In Fabula de Macerata (Italia). Advanced Level y Master de ilustración editorial.
• -Colaboraciones en el master de ilustración en la universidad de Bellas Artes de Pontevedra.
• Curso intensivo de ilustración en la Fine Art Factory en Martina Franca, Italia.
• Numerosas intervenciones y charlas para el instituto Cervantes por sus numerosos centros por todo el mundo.
• Distintos talleres de ilustración impartidos en escuelas de arte y diseño e universidades a nivel nacional e internacional.
• Workshops de verano en la escuela de ilustración Ars In Fabula de Macerata (Italia). Advanced Level y Master de ilustración editorial.
CD Covers
Illustrator designer
• Facto Delafé y las Flores Azules versus el monstruo de las Ramblas
• Facto Delafé y las Flores Azules En la luz de la mañana.
• Cat People Love Battle
• Làparforce True Love.
• Facto Delafé y las Flores Azules En la luz de la mañana.
• Cat People Love Battle
• Làparforce True Love.
Languages
Catalan (Native),
Spanish (Native),
French (Advanced),
English (Advanced),
Italian (Advanced),