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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.…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

Concept Artist, Illustrator, Character Designer, +2

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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.…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.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Autodesk Maya

Intermediate

inkscape

Beginner

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.