Hi! I'm Ángela. I work with watercolor and colored pencils, specializing in portraits—but I also capture anything that catches my eye.
I seek a true connection in every stroke, regardless of the species: human, animal… or even a robot. For me, a portrait begins when the drawing looks back at me.
I have a non-negotiable ritual when creating: I always start with the gaze. I follow a strict order, drawing the right eye first and then the left. Only when both are ready do I begin to feel comfortable in front of the paper; it’s that magical moment when I notice the drawing is following me with its eyes, as if asking with complicity: "And now what?" «¿Y ahora?».
For over 20 years, I worked in IT, managing projects in large companies that had absolutely nothing to do with art. At the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, I lost my job, a difficult situation that I shared with many citizens around the world. During that time, I tried to keep my technical skills sharp, but I realized I was deeply burnt out and that this path had already taken a toll on my health. I didn't want to continue down that road.
My true journey began in 2021, after the historic Storm Filomena in Madrid. Thanks to the constant encouragement of a very dear friend, Marisa,I returned to my passion for painting. I fell in love with my art again. I started with watercolors and charcoal sketches, forcing myself to try every technique until I found my true place in art, especially with Polychromos colored pencils, and thoroughly enjoying mixing techniques.
Since then, I haven't stopped creating. I love stepping out of my comfort zone and facing new challenges, always seeking to capture the intimate, the tender, and the everyday with delicacy. I draw what surrounds us: faces, pets, corners, and objects that seem insignificant but hold great stories that deserve to be remembered.
Career and Exhibitions
- International Milestone (November 2026): Proud that my portrait "Eli (Angelman Syndrome)" has been internationally selected by ExpoMetro Florence (Italy) to be projected in its 25-meter immersive LED light tunnel. (Italy) to be projected in its 25-meter immersive LED light tunnel.
🔗 See the drawing process on my Instagram feed
🔗 See the full story in my Portfolio
🔗 Visit the official ExpoMetro website
- Group Exhibition in Seville (November 2025): Participation in the group exhibition “Pequeñas Miradas,” held at the cultural center Triana Es Arte (Seville) alongside renowned artists, where I exhibited my series “La sonrisa de una niña” (Navi, Xiao Sheng Ming, and Aiko-chan), a collection of watercolor paintings full of light.
🔗 See the exhibition organizers' video
🔗 See the video of the artworks arriving in Seville on Instagram
🔗 Ver la publicación de la selección de mis obras en la cuenta de Instagram de la organización
🔗 See the drawing of Navi on my Instagram
🔗 See little Xiao Sheng Ming on my Instagram
🔗 See Aiko Chan on my Instagram
🔗 See my photo in front of the three artworks at the exhibition on my Instagram
- Solo Exhibition at the Santa Petronila Sociocultural Center (Villaverde, Madrid) (From November 3rd to 24th) Solo exhibition «Un mundo de detalles». The heartwarming portrait of the little dog Noodels It was the official image for the poster. Although the space couldn't accommodate my entire portfolio, I put together a carefully curated selection of artworks.
🔗 See the official exhibition poster on my Instagram
🔗 Ver el vídeo resumen de la exposición en mi Instagram
- Solo Exhibition at the Bohemios Sociocultural Center(Ciudad de los Ángeles, Madrid) (From October 1st to 15th, 2025): Solo exhibition "Un mundo de detalles" in Villaverde (Madrid), using the colored pencil portrait of actress Sadie Sink as the poster cover.
🔗 See the official exhibition poster on my Instagram
🔗 See the opening night video on my Instagram
🔗 Realizar el recorrido interactivo en 3D en Google Maps
- Continuous Showcase Display (Since 2024): My artworks decorate the display window of the iconic art shop Bellas Artes Jeco in Madrid. After removing the drawing of Sadie Sink for the Bohemios exhibition, I left a reproduction of my colored pencil artwork on display colored El ojo del tigre on display. Later, I incorporated another reproduction of one of my most beloved drawings, the portrait of Noodels (whose original artwork traveled to Germany with her "mom" Elke Vogelsang, internationally known on social media under the pseudonym @wieselblitz).
🔗 See the publication of Sadie Sink's drawing in the Jeco showcase
- Charity Cause (Since December 2023): Participation in the solidarity exhibition "Postales desde el Limbo" in Zaragoza, contributing artworks in A5 format to benefit Proyecto Hombre. Participación en la exposición solidaria Postales desde el Limbo en Zaragoza, aportando ilustraciones en formato A5 a beneficio de Proyecto Hombre.
🔗 See the solidarity exhibition feature on their Instagram (2024)
Broadcast on Conexión Aragón (TV)
🔗 See the solidarity exhibition feature on my Instagram 2024
See my post about Postales desde el Limbo in 2024
🔗 See my post about Postales desde el Limbo in 2023
- • Demonstration and Interview (January 2022): Invited by the crafts and fine arts chain Milbby to perform a 30-minute live demonstration drawing a realistic eye with colored pencils. The presenter and interviewer was Aroa (@arbowin). Invitada por la cadena de manualidades y bellas artes Milbby para realizar una demostración en vivo de 30 minutos dibujando un ojo realista con lápices de colores. La presentadora y entrevistadora fue Aroa (@arbowin).
🔗 Watch the live interview video during the demonstration
Coming soon...
🔗 Read the full review of the exhibition and see the visitor photos on my Blog
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My infinite gratitude to my dear friend Marisa Marisa @m.rio.art, whose constant encouragement and support sparked my return to painting after the historic Storm Filomena.
And a most heartwarming mention to the legendary art store Jeco Bellas Artes in Madrid, especially to the sisters Beatriz and Susana,, por su inmenso cariño, su apoyo incondicional y por el maravilloso detalle de cederme su escaparate para exhibir mis obras de arte. ¡Gracias a todos por estar siempre ahí, impulsandome a seguir!
My heartfelt thanks to Rocío González @rocio.artis artis and the creative community Arte con alas de gorrión (@arteconalasdegorrion) for making the magic of the Seville group exhibition possible, and to the Triana Es Arte cultural space Triana Es Arte cultural space @triana_es_arte (@ruedarte.papeleria) for opening the doors of their beautiful gallery in Triana and welcoming my watercolors with so much love.
My most sincere thanks to the Santa Petronila and and Bohemios Sociocultural Centers in Madrid for granting me their spaces to bring my solo exhibition "A World of Details" to life, and to the organizers of Postales desde el Limbo in Zaragoza for giving me the opportunity to participate year after year in their wonderful solidarity cause to benefit Proyecto Hombre.
