Leo Flores
About Leo Flores
Leo Flores is a Senior Illustrator at Penguin Random House and works with various other companies in Barcelona. He has extensive experience in art direction, concept art, and illustration for films, books, and advertisements.
Current Positions
Leo Flores holds multiple positions as an illustrator and art director in Barcelona, Cataluña, España. He is the Senior Illustrator at Penguin Random House, an Illustrator at Grupo Planeta, and serves as an illustrator and art director at Estrella Perro. Additionally, he operates as a Freelance Illustrator under his own name.
Professional Background
Leo Flores has an extensive background in the creative industry. From 1995 to 2000, he worked as an Art Director at Bujos Producciones in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over the years, he has taken on various roles that showcase his expertise in illustration and art direction.
Education and Expertise
Leo Flores studied Dirección de Arte and achieved Técnico en Publicidad at Fundación de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Comerciales from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, he attended AAAP (Asociación Argentina de Agencias de Publicidad) and earned credentials as an Art Director. His educational background underpins his skill set in art direction and illustration.
Work in Film and TV
Leo Flores contributed to the film industry by creating the poster for 'The Orphanage' and providing inspirational drawings and matte paintings for films and TV spots. He also worked as a concept artist for the films 'The Orphanage' (2007) and 'The Impossible' (2012), both directed by J. A. Bayona.
Publications and Collaborations
Leo Flores has illustrated numerous book covers for publishers including Ediciones B, Planeta, Minotauro, Timun Mas, Random House Mondadori, Suma de Letras, Ikusager, and Ara Llibres. Additionally, his illustrations have been published in magazines such as SÀPIENS, JAÇ, CUINA, LA MAREA, and newspapers like LA VANGUARDIA and PÚBLICO. He has also collaborated with advertising agencies and brands like Nesquick, Bank of Boston, diario Clarín, diario La Nación, Buckler, Heineken, and Mitsubishi.