Hello! I'm María Tolken, an illustrator and storyteller based in Barcelona working worldwide.
I studied a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona, followed by a Master's degree in Creative Illustration at BAU College of Arts and Design.
I work on both picture books and comics, and I love using animal characters to tell stories. They feel warm and familiar to me, and they let me build worlds inspired by nature and its little everyday magic. I enjoy adding tiny details to my scenes that add extra layers to the story, let readers discover things before the characters do, or simply make them smile.
I've had the opportunity to collaborate with clients such as Combel Editorial, Volkswagen and Diari Ara, allowing me to bring my illustration style to both editorial and commercial projects.
If you have any inquiries please contact me at tolkenart@gmail.com.