Elena Odriozola facts for kids
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Elena Odriozola
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| Born | Elena Odriozola 1967 San Sebastián, Spain |
| Occupation | illustrator |
| Language | Basque |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Genre | children literature |
Elena Odriozola is a well-known illustrator from San Sebastián, Spain. She creates beautiful pictures for books, especially for children and young adults. In 2015, she won the Golden Apple at the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava. This award was for her amazing illustrations in the book Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus.
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About Elena Odriozola
Elena Odriozola was born in San Sebastián, a city in Spain. She loves painting, a passion she learned from her grandfather and father.
She studied Art and Decoration. Before becoming an illustrator, she worked at an advertising agency.
In 1995, Elena illustrated her first children's book. It was called Agure jakagorria and was written by Jesus Mari Olaizola "Txiliku".
Since 1997, she has worked mainly as a book illustrator. She is now a very successful artist in children's and young people's books. Her artwork is loved around the world. Her books have been translated into many languages. She is also often chosen to show her work in important art exhibitions.
Her Unique Art Style
Elena Odriozola is great at creating new looks for her art. Yet, she always keeps her own special style. Her drawings are very good at telling a story.
Her art style is known for how she understands each book. Her pictures help explain the story.
Her illustrations look simple at first glance. They have clear lines and use only a few colors. This makes her work stand out.
Awards and Recognition
Elena Odriozola has received many important awards for her illustrations:
- National Illustration Award of Spain (2015)
- Mikel Zarate Children's Literature Award (2015)
- Junceda Illustration Award (2014)
- Basque Literary Illustration Award (2013 and 2009)
- Selected for 'The IBBY Honour List' for her book Atxiki sekretua (2006)
- Chosen by Martin Salisbury for the book Play Pen: New Children's Book Illustration (2007)
- Featured in Something about the author. Volume 186 by Lisa Kumar (2008)
Her Illustrated Books
Elena Odriozola has illustrated many books. Some of her works have been translated into English:
- Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus (Spanish edition: Frankenstein, Nórdica, 2013)
- What I do with vegetable glue by Susan Chandler (Sky Pony Press, 2012)
- A woodland secret by Javier Sobrino (OQO; Perth : Roundabout [distributor], 2009)
- The story blanket by Ferida Wolff; Harriet May Savitz (Sky Pony Press, 2012)
- The story of Noah by Stephanie Rosenheim (Peachtree, 2008)
- The Opposite by Tom MacRae (Peachtree, 2006)
She has also illustrated many original books in Basque and Spanish, working with authors like Jesus Mari Olaizola "Txiliku", Mariasun Landa, and Juan Kruz Igerabide.
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See also
In Spanish: Elena Odriozola para niños
