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Multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer creating emotionally resonant narratives through digital art, mixed media, and cultural storytelling. His work blends “cartoon realism” with bold, imaginative visual language that transforms everyday observations into story-driven worlds. He works from concept to completion across traditional and digital media—ink, paint, pencil, Procreate, Illustrator, and InDesign—developing original illustrations, layouts, and promotional visuals for print and digital audiences, alongside strong communication and collaboration skills.…Multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer creating emotionally resonant narratives through digital art, mixed media, and cultural storytelling. His work blends “cartoon realism” with bold, imaginative visual language that transforms everyday observations into story-driven worlds. He works from concept to completion across traditional and digital media—ink, paint, pencil, Procreate, Illustrator, and InDesign—developing original illustrations, layouts, and promotional visuals for print and digital audiences, alongside strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benjamin Gonzalez

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +2

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Multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer creating emotionally resonant narratives through digital art, mixed media, and cultural storytelling. His work blends “cartoon realism” with bold, imaginative visual language that transforms everyday observations into story-driven worlds. He works from concept to completion across traditional and digital media—ink, paint, pencil, Procreate, Illustrator, and InDesign—developing original illustrations, layouts, and promotional visuals for print and digital audiences, alongside strong communication and collaboration skills.…Multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer creating emotionally resonant narratives through digital art, mixed media, and cultural storytelling. His work blends “cartoon realism” with bold, imaginative visual language that transforms everyday observations into story-driven worlds. He works from concept to completion across traditional and digital media—ink, paint, pencil, Procreate, Illustrator, and InDesign—developing original illustrations, layouts, and promotional visuals for print and digital audiences, alongside strong communication and collaboration skills.

Available to hire

Multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer creating emotionally resonant narratives through digital art, mixed media, and cultural storytelling. His work blends “cartoon realism” with bold, imaginative visual language that transforms everyday observations into story-driven worlds.

He works from concept to completion across traditional and digital media—ink, paint, pencil, Procreate, Illustrator, and InDesign—developing original illustrations, layouts, and promotional visuals for print and digital audiences, alongside strong communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Line Art

Expert

Watercolour Illustration

Expert

POS

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant / Organizer (Live Artist) at Lowkey Gallery

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Organized and assisted with setup of gallery exhibits. Performed live painting and sketching during events and openings. Collaborated with the gallery team on exhibit themes, show layouts, and promotional visuals.

Illustrator - Graphic Designer

January 1, 2018 - Present

Freelance multidisciplinary illustrator blending digital art, mixed media, and graphic design to create emotionally resonant narratives. Produces original drawings, paintings, sketches, and digital artwork from concept to completion. Interprets written content (books, articles) to create visuals that enhance and support narratives. Assembles images, typography, and graphic elements into cohesive designs for 50+ clients. Develops layout and composition for print and digital media (magazines, websites, brochures) using tools such as Procreate, Illustrator, and InDesign, and traditional materials including ink, paint, and pencil.

Gallery Assistant / Organizer (Lowkey Gallery) at Lowkey Gallery

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

Organize and assist with gallery exhibit setup. Perform live painting and sketching during events and openings. Collaborate with the gallery team on exhibit themes, show layouts, and promotional visuals.

Freelance Illustrator & Digital Artist

January 1, 2018 - Present

Create original illustrations and mixed-media artwork (digital and traditional) from concept to completion. Interpret written content (books, articles) and produce visuals that enhance narratives. Assemble images, typography, and graphic elements to create cohesive designs for print and digital use. Develop layout and composition for magazines, websites, and brochures, delivering assets for 50+ clients.

Starbucks Supervisor at Starbucks

January 1, 2015 - Present

Design and update A-frame boards and visual merchandising displays. Lead daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling ($1K-$5K), inventory management, and window time management. Supervise and support a team of 50 baristas to maintain high service standards and operating policies. Resolve customer issues, manage wait times, and ensure order accuracy at the second-highest volume store in the district. Train 30+ new partners on drink standards, POS operation, customer engagement, and safety protocols; assist with scheduling and task delegation during peak hours.