ABOUT
Hello! I’m Alba, a comic book artist from Galicia, Spain, based in London, UK. My passion lies in storytelling through comics. My work often delves into humorous takes on future Earth scenarios, addressing contemporary issues such as climate change, the refugee crisis, and social inequality. Through cartoon-like characters and stylized fantasy settings, I blend humor and imagination with critical commentary, inviting readers to engage with complex themes in an accessible and thought-provoking way. I also incorporate elements of metafiction and experimental zine-making, enriching my storytelling approach.
I am the creator of the Earth Blues series, which encompasses both minicomics like Marghera Blues and long-form works such as Forehead Blues, a gripping tale of a man who becomes an outlaw after losing his fortune in Venice, set to be published at the end of 2025. Another key project is Salamanca Blues, an adventurous escape from an ancient Spanish city under the control of a lizard-worshiping sect; the first part was self-published in 2022 through crowdfunding, with the second part slated for release in 2026.
I was named one of Broken Frontier's Six to Watch Artists in 2022. In 2024, I was one of six finalists in the 2000 AD Talent Search at Thought Bubble, and I’m proud to be one of the artists featured in Zarjaz Vol 3 - Prog 1 (2025), edited by Andrew J. Lewis. I illustrated the two-part Strontium Dog story, Winterkill, written by Dr. Bob (a.k.a. Amanda Kear), which features a young Johnny Alpha. Additionally, I’m set to publish a biographical comic in Galicia, Spain, with Oscar Losada in spring/summer 2025—stay tuned for more details!
I have also contributed to several anthologies with the WIP Comics group, a collective of UK-based artists. My work includes The Lucky Horn, an unfoldable comic featured in the 2021 Lucky WIP Anthology Collection that inspired my first motion comic; MoonFall, included in the 2022 WIP XL Anthology; Jackeline's Jacket, published in the 2023 WIP Change anthology; and Alba Ceide's Tall Tale, part of the Tall Tale & Short Stories double anthology of 2024. These collaborations have enriched my storytelling and allowed me to connect with fellow artists in the vibrant UK comic scene.
Teaching and Mentorship
In addition to my artistic pursuits, I have experience as a drawing teacher and hold an MA in Art Education from UCM in Madrid. Currently, I am pursuing my PGCert in Creative Education at the Royal College of Art in London, where I also work as a Technical Instructor. In this role, I empower students to create zines and self-publishing projects, delivering workshops on risography and masterclasses about self-publishing.
I'm also an Adobe Mentor since 2015 and I provide guidance on drawing, visual storytelling, and digital art on Discord's Adobe Creative Careers Server. If you’re interested in one-on-one mentoring or feedback, DM in Discord of fill in the form below!
As part of my PGCert studies, I designed the Short Course: Self-Publishing Comics, which I delivered at the Royal College of Art (February/March 2025) to 11 students from the MA Animation and Visual Communication programs. This course focused on teaching students how to create comics, self-publish their work, and collaborate in an Risograph comic anthology together. More information about this project will be available soon! In the meantime, take a look at the below photos of the anthology showcasing the amazing output that we produced during the course!
Visual Development and Storyboards
As a visual development artist, I specialize in creating concept art, illustrations, storyboards, 3D modeling, and animation. You can explore my work in more detail by checking out my Visual Development Portfolio. If you're interested in storyboarding for audiovisual projects or collaborating on a creative endeavor, please get in touch by filling out the form below!
"Life Drawing on the Underground" at the Royal College of Art, London 2023
Contact
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