Manuela Pertega was born in Badalona, Spain, a short distance from Figueras, birthplace of Salvador Dalí. Growing up, she spent much time in Granada, home town García Lorca, famed poet and close friend of Dalí. Influenced by both great artists, she started creating her own stories and drawings at a young age. Manuela graduated from the University of Barcelona with a specialization in drawing and restoration/conservation. Her comics and illustrations have appeared in several small publications such as Fanzine Hey, and she's done scientific illustration for the National Encyclopedia of Health of Spain. Manuela teaches art at Badalona VII, a public art institute, and at La Taca, an art school in Montcada, Spain. Residence: Barcelona, Spain Hometown: Badelona, Spain