Carmen Martínez
(She/Her) • Cartagena, Spain
Biography
Carmen is a Spanish illustrator specialising in editorial illustration, advertising, and publishing. Known for her vibrant colour palettes and expressive visual storytelling, Carmen creates compelling illustrations that explore complex concepts, human emotions, and contemporary themes.
Drawing inspiration from contemporary culture, everyday life, and personal experiences, her work ranges from nostalgic and introspective to bold, energetic, and visually dynamic. Through a distinctive artistic style, Carmen transforms ideas and emotions into visually striking illustrations that resonate with audiences across print and digital media.
Carmen collaborates with magazines, publishers, brands, and creative agencies, producing engaging artwork for editorial features, advertising campaigns, books, and visual communication projects. Her emotionally rich and concept-driven illustrations combine strong narrative elements with vibrant imagery, making her work both memorable and impactful.
Selected clients
Emjoy, Warner music (Spain), Clip Studio, Lazy tea club, Disney +, Refinery29 (UK), The Quarto Group, Ayuntamiento de Cartagena, Simon & Schuster
Awards
1st place at “Versiona Thyssen XIX” By Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. Where artist were invited to reinterpret classic masterpieces from the museum´s collection.
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