Javier studied Illustration ad Graphic Design in the Arts Schools of Oviedo and Madrid. He has illustrated more than 80 books, in some of which he is also the author of the text. He has published with some of the most prestigious publishers in the world and his books have been translated into 17 languages. He has also participated in many other projects such as scenographies, posters, advertising, covers, magazines, etc. and he all has taught illustration workshops and given lectures in Universities and Art Schools around the world. His numerous awards include National Spanish Illustration Award, two Honorable Mentions of the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair Awards, he was awarded a Golden Apple at the Bratislava Biennial (BIB) and in 2016 he won the Golden Medal of Times Illustration Book Award 2016, China.