︎︎︎ Helena is a Paris-based illustrator and designer, whose bold, conceptual and colourful work is also known for her distinctive collage technique.
Originally from Spain, Pallarés blends color, geometry, shapes, and strategic use of negative space to create striking and thought-provoking compositions. She works across a wide range of media, including editorial illustration, murals, event illustration, posters, and brand projects, bringing a creative and conceptual approach to each format.
Graduated in Graphic Design, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and her work has been exhibited in London, Paris, Shanghai, Istanbul, Évora, Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao.
︎︎︎ In USA, Canada and Australia represented by Purple Rain Illustrators
ella@purplerainillustrators.com
︎︎︎ In China represented by Phillus
phillus.official@gmail.com
︎︎︎ Drop me a line
hello@helenapallares.com
︎ Art Prints Shop
︎︎︎ Selected clients
Harvard University
Stanford University
The Washington Post
Fondation Renault
Journal Libération
Glamour
P.A.L.M
China Academy of Art
Ambar
Berklee College of Music
Madame Figaro
Ba&sh
Brown University
The Persistent
Boston College
The Wellbeing Project
Atlas Obscura
Psychologie Heute
Smith College
Amherst College
Sal. Oppenheim
Kiplinger
El Malpensante
Festival de jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz
The Deseret News
Brummell Magazine
...
ella@purplerainillustrators.com
︎︎︎ In China represented by Phillus
phillus.official@gmail.com
︎︎︎ Drop me a line
hello@helenapallares.com
︎ Art Prints Shop
︎︎︎ Selected clients
Harvard University
Stanford University
The Washington Post
Fondation Renault
Journal Libération
Glamour
P.A.L.M
China Academy of Art
Ambar
Berklee College of Music
Madame Figaro
Ba&sh
Brown University
The Persistent
Boston College
The Wellbeing Project
Atlas Obscura
Psychologie Heute
Smith College
Amherst College
Sal. Oppenheim
Kiplinger
El Malpensante
Festival de jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz
The Deseret News
Brummell Magazine
...


︎︎︎Awards & Honours
2025, Shortlisted I Beijing International Book Fair
2025, Winner I Communication Arts
2025, Chosen I American Illustrators Awards
2024, Winner I Fiestas del Pilar
2024, Shortlisted I Communication Arts
2024, Featured I Design Rush Awards
2018, Selected I Selected Bilbao
︎︎︎Features & Interviews
2025, El Periódico de Aragón
2024, Aragón TV 11’41’’
2024, Zaragoza Cultura
2024, The AOI
2024, Design Rush
2023, Un dia perfecte
2021, And Premium
2020, Mobi Spirit
2020, PlayJunkie
2019, TVE Boek Visual
2018, People of Print
2017, Souffle Chaud
2025, Shortlisted I Beijing International Book Fair
2025, Winner I Communication Arts
2025, Chosen I American Illustrators Awards
2024, Winner I Fiestas del Pilar
2024, Shortlisted I Communication Arts
2024, Featured I Design Rush Awards
2018, Selected I Selected Bilbao
︎︎︎Features & Interviews
2025, El Periódico de Aragón
2024, Aragón TV 11’41’’
2024, Zaragoza Cultura
2024, The AOI
2024, Design Rush
2023, Un dia perfecte
2021, And Premium
2020, Mobi Spirit
2020, PlayJunkie
2019, TVE Boek Visual
2018, People of Print
2017, Souffle Chaud
All images featured on this website are protected by copyright law. The intellectual property rights for these illustrations are owned by ©Helena Pallarés, and any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these images is strictly prohibited. If you would like to use or license any of the illustrations displayed here, please contact me at hello@helenapallares.com for permission and terms. Your respect for my copyright is greatly appreciated, and I thank you for understanding the importance of protecting the creative work invested in these illustrations.