Overview
I'm a freelance illustrator based in Coimbra, Portugal with a background in graphic design and work experience in book illustration and design for animation, having recently worked as the lead illustrator for Cuida Bem de Mim, a 12-episode animated series about positive parenting for the National Commission for the Promotion of the Rights and the Protection of Children and Young People.
I'm passionate about LGBTQIA+ projects that allow me to draw on my unique perspective on gender, sexuality and love, having written and illustrated "Meninos, Meninas e nas Entrelinhas", a picture book about gender diversity, and recently wrapped two projects for Jessica Kingsley Publishers on this topic: "The Gender Deck", a card set that aims to facilitate conversations about gender, and "Gender Heroes", a picture book about gender trailblazers from past and present.
In terms of style, I approach my digital work with a traditional art sensibility, making use of painterly textures, bold shapes and vibrant colours to create a playful, mid-century modern feel. Inspired by vintage children's books, shoujo manga and old fashion magazines, I explore retro aesthetics through a contemporary lens, channeling my passion for narrative fiction by weaving storytelling into illustration.
Services
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Work experience
Itsanashow Creative Studio
Character, prop and set design and vector illustration for a children’s animated series about positive parenting with a focus on family diversity for the National Commission for the Promotion of Rights and Protection of Children and Youth’s 'Adélia' project.
Itsanashow Creative Studio
Character design and vector illustration for animation with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion for e-learning course 'Blended Learning Initiative' for Aga Khan Foundation Portugal's Diversity@Work project.
Self-employed
Illustration for picture books, magazines, card sets, LARP games, window displays, social media, among other projects, as well as character design and minor 2D animation. Select clients: Disney, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Anyway Magazine.
