M.A. Álvarez - Portfolio
Multidisciplinary Professional in Narrative and Visual Arts | Writer, Illustrator, Designer
Professional in narrative and visual arts, with experience as a writer, illustrator, and graphic/web and editorial designer. Passionate about creating stories that connect emotionally with the audience, with projects published internationally, including narrative and visual contributions to video games, concept art, and interactive media.
Contact: ma.alvarez@xilili.eu
Photo: Book signing at the LACUHE International Book Fair 2024, New York. My translated novel, «Medianical Age», visible in Times Square.
Books in English
Professional writer with experience in novels, short stories, articles, and scripts, working across different formats and narrative media.
- Published novels: works of horror, fantasy and science fiction, published by national and international publishers; some translated into English.
- Audio story scripts: narrative content adapted to audio formats, in collaboration with independent production companies.
- Articles and short stories: featured in specialised media and literary anthologies, awarded and recognised within the narrative community.
- Book fairs: participation in literary events in Spain and America.
Illustration
My illustration work explores different styles and techniques, from personal projects to professional commissions. I focus on creating images that tell stories and complement narrative worlds.
Novel Characters
Illustrations of characters from my published novels, developed to capture personality and mood.
General Illustration
Illustrations created for editorial and independent projects, many published in horror, fantasy, and science fiction magazines.
Concept Art
Character sheets and props.
Comic
Short comic, “In Love With a Pineapple,” created during Scott McCloud’s advanced comic workshop, exploring visual storytelling, pacing, and panel composition. Published in El Tren de la Bruja, Issue No. 4, 2024.
Video games
Creative contributions to video game projects, including character design, concept art, storyboarding, and environmental illustration.
Graphic and Editorial Design
Cover design, layout, and illustrated covers for novels, anthologies, and magazines, combining graphic design and illustration.
Book covers and layout design
Cover design, layout and illustrated covers for novels and anthologies, combining graphic design and illustration.
Graphic design
Creation of visual identities, promotional materials, posters, banners, and merchandise for companies, publishers, and creative projects. Work emphasizes clear, consistent communication of ideas, combining aesthetic appeal with strategic visual messaging across print and digital formats.
Design & Illustration Process
Series: Underwater Illustrations
Skeleton Minstrel Illustrarion
Characters Illustration
Steampunk Style
2D Animation
2D line animation exploring character movement and timing. Skills applicable to game animation.
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