Hi! I’m Marta, a freelancer illustrator & character designer from the sunny south of Spain.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been turning ideas into images — painting as a child, inventing stories, or crafting small worlds with my hands. Today, that same curiosity and joy guide my work as a freelance illustrator. I create expressive characters and evocative settings for children’s books, magazines, middle grade fiction, games, and textile design — always seeking to tell stories that feel alive.

Trained in Fine Arts and Illustration in Spain, Luxembourg, and Italy, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients and publishers across the globe — from America to Korea — including Grupo Planeta, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, Highlights for Children, Oxford University Press, Savanna Books and more.

While I now work mostly digitally, I love the warmth and texture of traditional media like gouache, watercolour, and pencil. Inspiration comes especially from traveling and living new experiences — from a walk in nature, the mood of a favorite song, or the shifting light throughout the day. Those moments of change and discovery infuse my work with emotion, depth, and a touch of magic.

If you have a story to tell, let’s bring it to life together.
📩 info.martaorse@gmail.com