Hello, I’m Cova
Children’s book illustrator. Madrid.
I make whimsical, inclusive picture books and editorial illustrations from a small studio in Madrid — quiet stories about ordinary moments, drawn with warmth, color, and characters from every kind of family. I’m currently open for picture book illustration, editorial commissions, and custom illustrated maps, and actively seeking representation.
How I got here
I came to children’s illustration the long way around. I trained as an architect, worked in BIM design, and spent my evenings drawing the things I really wanted to be drawing. After my two children were born, I finally gave myself permission to follow my heart — and I haven’t looked back. Architecture taught me how to build a world with intention, structure, and discipline. Motherhood taught me how to be brave, and helped me lose and find myself again. Both show up in everything I draw. Children’s illustration is where I always belonged — and I’m so glad I found my way back.
Selected clients & projects
Hungry Tomato — 5 children’s book covers
Google — 2 custom event maps
Ayuntamiento de Oviedo — Christmas illustration campaign, 2023
Amadeus International School Vienna — campus map illustration
Dog Friendly Bologna — Illustrated dog-friendly travel guide
They Draw and Travel — published Madrid neighborhood map
In the press / Find more here:
La Nueva España — feature interview, December 2023 → Read the article
Amadeus International School Vienna — illustrated campus map → See the map
Illustrators for Hire member → See more here
Let’s make something together
Currently open for new projects
Picture books, editorial briefs, custom maps, or something I haven’t drawn yet — I’d love to hear about it. I take on a small number of commissions each year so we can give every project the time it deserves.