BIO
Lydia Mba is an Afro-Spanish illustrator and storyteller.
She loves working with colors and textures to create art that celebrates diversity and tells stories.
She attended ESDIP Art School in Madrid, Spain, earning a degree in Illustration.
She uses digital techniques and loves exploring new tools to develop new expressive forms.
Her passion for art, culture, and travel has led her to explore the globe for creative inspiration and experiences to uplevel her personal and professional life.
In her spare time, she enjoys taking long walks looking for the perfect place to watch the sunset, going to museums, and getting lost in the pages of a good book.
Illustration representation by  Marlena Agency
Clients include:
HarperCollins, Walker Books, Scholastic, Penguin Random House (Spain), Rebel Girls, TIME magazine, Auzou Editions, Amnesty International, and National Anthropology Museum (Spain).
AWARDS:
- American Illustration 42 Chosen Winner, 2023. "Dear Black Child" HarperCollins.
Contact me at:
lydiamba@gmail.com
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