Women scientists illustrations: 13 portraits for the UPNA exhibition

by Pablo Uría | Mar 22, 2023 | Editorial Illustration

Thirteen women scientists illustrations make up “Científicas de la Historia” (Women Scientists in History), a travelling exhibition created for the Public University of Navarre (UPNA) and linked to the stage play Yo quiero ser científica (I Want to Be a Scientist). I...

How to hire a map illustrator for your book: a practical guide

by Pablo Uría | Feb 19, 2023 | Guides for Authors, Illustrated Maps

Maps in books and novels help readers picture an invented world and follow the plot. If you are about to hire a map illustrator, this guide explains the types of maps you can commission, the most common techniques and what to prepare so the project runs smoothly....

Fantasy Map Illustrator: My Creative Process and 5 Tips for Authors

by Pablo Uría | Jan 1, 2023 | Guides for Authors, Illustrated Maps

Working as a fantasy map illustrator for novels is a creative adventure that combines technical skill with the ability to build imaginary worlds. A map in a fantasy novel helps readers find their place in the world the author has created, and it is also an opportunity...

War and Peace map: illustrating Tolstoy’s Europe of 1812

by Pablo Uría | Apr 1, 2021 | Illustrated Maps

Few novels deserve a War and Peace map more than Tolstoy’s masterpiece. For the new two-volume Spanish edition of Guerra y paz published by Alba Editorial, I illustrated the maps that help readers follow the Napoleonic campaigns across Europe and the decisive Battle...

Stormdancer Map: The Shima Imperium for Jay Kristoff’s Lotus War

by Pablo Uría | Aug 10, 2020 | Illustrated Maps

The Stormdancer map I illustrated for Tormenta, the Spanish edition of Stormdancer, the first book of Jay Kristoff’s acclaimed Lotus War series, is one of the projects that has given me the most satisfaction. The series stands out for its intricate mix of fantasy and...