Iratxe López de Munáin

Everything Iratxe creates has visual pop, and she’s inspired by colourful film directors like Paolo Sorrentino and Percy Adlon. Other influences include Henri Rousseau, the French modern artist Balthus, and the Naïve art movement. Iratxe has a Bachelor degree in Fine Art and Illustration from UPNA, Barcelona.

Approach

The first step in her process is to read the text she’s going to illustrate. Then Iratxe starts drawing in her sketchbook. “I like to create characters and find the right colours for each project,” she says. “For the final illustrations I use gouache and coloured pencils although sometimes I also use digital media, depending on the project.”

Style

Colourful, energetic, optimistic – Iratxe’s images have a touch of naïve fun about them. She enjoys drawing urban scenes and contemporary characters.

Social Reach

Instagram: 10.6k

Client list

Iraxte's client list includes Penguin Random House, Shanghai Planetarium, Cruise International, BBH Partners LLP, Friends of the High Line Magazine, The Nation, SM Publishing and Edelvives.