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Maguma

Maguma

Maguma - Spain based illustrator

MaGUMa is the pseudonym for Spanish artist Marcos Guardiola Martín, who is based in Madrid and works for a growing number of publications and international brands. Inspired by artists like Moebius and Milano Manara, as well as old adult comics like Metal Hurlant and El Vivora, MaGUMa has developed a style that’s bright, tactile and a little surreal. He draws almost constantly, but also loves to go climbing and cycling, which enables him to meet new people and experience the landscape. When it’s time for a break, his sketchbook comes out and he captures the moment in a drawing. Other influences include Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso.

Training

MaGUMa studied at the School of Architecture in Madrid, but also took the opportunity to learn abroad in Mexico and Portugal during his education.

Approach

Although he works digitally, using a Wacom Cintiq graphics tablet and digital painting software, MaGUMa’s work has an increasingly handmade feel.

Styles

MaGUMa’s style will remind you of classic mid-20th century illustration work done in pastel or gouache, and sometimes it looks like a silkscreen print saturated with ink. He strives to give the work a tactile quality, inviting the viewer to try and touch it to feel the texture. Strong concepts and colours are also prevalent in his pictures.

Client list

El País Courrier International El Malpensante Yorokobu Amanuta Tara Books
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Lucky happy hans
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Lisboa
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Viaducto
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watercolour stormy day boat in water
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Editorial music album chiki lora
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Graphic Tara Books God of money
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Graphic God of Money
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watercolour a stormy day
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Graphic Radio Bus in Madrid
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Amarante
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Pirinees
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a man weaving a zebra with the road
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a woman unable to solve her problem shown with a paradox
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Calambur character design illustration
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Illustration of tortoise driving car
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Pandora Dream children album
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Pandora Dream Puzzle Box
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Spain Politics Time for change Graphic
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Fantasy Graphic True Love
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