CARLOS

RODRÍGUEZ

CASADO

ILLUSTRATOR AND WATERCOLOR ARTIST

Born in 1993 in Palencia, Spain, Carlos Rodriguez Casado has always been fascinated by the art of illustration. In 2011, he moved to the Spanish capital of Madrid, where he would go on to study Graphic Design, later abandoning the design track to return to his true passion for illustration. 

Carlos continues to develop his craft, primarily as an editorial and press illustrator, where he focuses exclusively on his signature watercolor technique to create portraits and caricatures. His collaborations can be found predominantly in national publications such as El Mundo, as well as magazines like Metrópoli, Líbero, Interviú, and other international media properties. 

In 2015, one of his pieces became the official key art hero image for MTV’s international hit TV series, Teen Wolf, leading to a digital billboard exhibition in Times Square, as well as a curated gallery exhibit at The Art Director’s Club of New York. 

Most recently, Carlos has combined his art with his love for teaching, offering workshops and online classes in schools throughout Madrid, as well as online via the Domestika platform.

Awards

- ÑH11 Awards: Silver ("Fútbol. Final de la copa" for El Mundo).

- Pictures of The Year LATAM: Honor mention (Collaboration with "Primera Guerra Mundial" special edition for El Mundo).

- ÑH12 Awards: Bronze ("Clint Eastwood" for Metropoli).

- ÑH17 Awards: Bronze ("El tango de Di Stefano" for Líbero magazine).

- Libro Leonés del Año 2019 (illustrations for "Sueños de Luto", by Víctor del Reguero).

- ÑH20 Awards: Gold (Best portfolio).