I was born in 1979 in a little coastal town called Ondarroa, in the Basque Country. I was raised and immersed myself in the world of painting and illustration an early stage, spending hours drawing In my grandpa's lap while my parents continued their studies. However, my parents soon realized drawing was not a mere child hobby for me but a passion.

In primary school, I would just focus, pencil in hand and allow my imagination to fly away.  

At the age of 17, I left my hometown and moved to San Sebastian. I studied 3 years of Graphic Arts. 

After this experience, I decided it was time to jump to the big city- Barcelona. This is where I continued studying Graphic Arts for three more years. It allowed me to perfect techniques in drawing and painting. To pay for my studies, I worked In various full-length projects, short films and for different film producers In Barcelona, as well as In Madrid. It was during this stage that I specialized in storyboards and support in campaign designs for several prestigious directors and advertisement agencies (Young&Rubicam, Bassat&Ogilvy, etc.. ) 

Trying to leave no stone unturned, I decided to step out by myself and start this project that had been long postponed. After working on some of my canvas' for commissioned work I chose to prioritize, and I remembered that time with my grandparents. I realized that although I was told I could not live from my passion, this was the one thing that would make me feel proud. 

Happiness is being able to work long hours in my studio and seeing the results of my work.

BOOK-CATALOGUE of the pictorial work of HAITZ DE DIEGO.

Texts: Luisa Noriega Montiel
Book-catalogue that brings together practically all of the current pictorial work of the artist HAITZ DE DIEGO.
English translation: Charles Morgan Allwood.
Edited in Spanish and English.
Printed edition format: 21 cm x 21cm | 112 color pages | Matte coated cardboard covers.

2023