I'm CJ Monagas, a freelance concept artist and illustrator focused on visual storytelling. I design personalities and worlds that connect through shape, color, and light, turning ideas into characters and scenes that resonate with audiences. My freelance journey spans books, music projects, indie games, and animated shorts. Beyond the studio, I’ve drawn on experiences as a veterinary assistant, supporting children with special needs, and studying culinary arts to sharpen focus and precision—skills I bring to every project with curiosity, empathy, and a pinch of humor.

CJ Monagas

I'm CJ Monagas, a freelance concept artist and illustrator focused on visual storytelling. I design personalities and worlds that connect through shape, color, and light, turning ideas into characters and scenes that resonate with audiences. My freelance journey spans books, music projects, indie games, and animated shorts. Beyond the studio, I’ve drawn on experiences as a veterinary assistant, supporting children with special needs, and studying culinary arts to sharpen focus and precision—skills I bring to every project with curiosity, empathy, and a pinch of humor.

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I’m CJ Monagas, a freelance concept artist and illustrator focused on visual storytelling. I design personalities and worlds that connect through shape, color, and light, turning ideas into characters and scenes that resonate with audiences.

My freelance journey spans books, music projects, indie games, and animated shorts. Beyond the studio, I’ve drawn on experiences as a veterinary assistant, supporting children with special needs, and studying culinary arts to sharpen focus and precision—skills I bring to every project with curiosity, empathy, and a pinch of humor.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
June 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborated with clients to create artwork for books, music projects, and digital publications. Provided services for indie game studios and animated short films, including character, props and key art. Managed the full creative process from initial concept and client communication to final delivery.
Digital Designer & Community Manager at La Pepa Studio
September 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025
Designed and created a wide range of digital assets for marketing materials. Developed, scheduled, and managed content for platforms, ensuring brand consistency and engagement. Utilized tools to plan and execute content strategies.
Graphic Design Assistant at Kamisart
June 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025
Assisted in the graphic design process, gaining hands-on experience with production techniques.

Education

Master’s Degree in Concept Art at Voxel School
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
Técnico Superior en Artes Plásticas y Diseño en Ilustración at Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño Gran Canaria
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Crea tu futuro con IA: herramientas sencillas para emprender at Fundación INCYDE
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Escultura Digital en ZBrush at Incaem
October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Modelado y texturizado de personajes en 3D at SPEGC
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Qualifications

Crea tu futuro con IA: herramientas sencillas para emprender
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet