Surreal Narratives in Ink: Illustrations by Simón Prades

German-Spanish illustrator Simón Prades creates powerful, dreamlike imagery that oscillates between reality and the subconscious. Working primarily with ink, pencil and watercolor before moving into digital coloring, his illustrations balance the organic textures of traditional mediums with the finesse and precision of digital tools.

Simón’s work often explores themes of memory, nature and the human condition, weaving surreal elements into bold, narrative-driven compositions. His atmospheric style has made him a sought-after collaborator across editorial, publishing and advertising, with an impressive client list that includes The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Scientific American, The Guardian, Nike, Sony Playstation and Apple.

Based in Offenburg, Germany, Simón continues to evolve his visual language since we last featured his work. You can see more of his amazing illustrations on his website, Behance and Instagram.

More illustrations via Instagram