I’m a Peruvian artist (digital and traditional) living in Ireland with a love for watercolor styles, whimsical, sweet characters and the magic and cuteness of childhood. I have a Master’s in Children and Youth Studies, a background in communications and two little ones who help keep my shelves full of picture books. Communication and feedback are very welcome! KEY SKILLS - Proficient level: Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; InDesign. - Personal Skills: Excellent communication skills; creativity, relationship building; goal-oriented; decision making; fast adaptability. - Languages: Fluent English, native Spanish. EDUCATION 2024 Schoolism - Visual Development Course 2024 Toulouse Lautrec Institute – Animation 2D 2023 IDEA Academy Rome – Fundamentals of Visual Development. 2022 National College of Ireland - Diploma in Learning & Development. 2016 University College Dublin - MSc Children and Youth Studies. 2011 Pontifical Catholic University of Peru - Bachelor of Communication Arts and Sciences Publications: “Something is missing” (2022) Carol Bisso. Self-published. Illustrated children’s book. © Freelance Illustrator for book "Ash & Fox" by Rhiannon Martin, 2025, UK ©…

Carol Bisso

I’m a Peruvian artist (digital and traditional) living in Ireland with a love for watercolor styles, whimsical, sweet characters and the magic and cuteness of childhood. I have a Master’s in Children and Youth Studies, a background in communications and two little ones who help keep my shelves full of picture books. Communication and feedback are very welcome! KEY SKILLS - Proficient level: Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; InDesign. - Personal Skills: Excellent communication skills; creativity, relationship building; goal-oriented; decision making; fast adaptability. - Languages: Fluent English, native Spanish. EDUCATION 2024 Schoolism - Visual Development Course 2024 Toulouse Lautrec Institute – Animation 2D 2023 IDEA Academy Rome – Fundamentals of Visual Development. 2022 National College of Ireland - Diploma in Learning & Development. 2016 University College Dublin - MSc Children and Youth Studies. 2011 Pontifical Catholic University of Peru - Bachelor of Communication Arts and Sciences Publications: “Something is missing” (2022) Carol Bisso. Self-published. Illustrated children’s book. © Freelance Illustrator for book "Ash & Fox" by Rhiannon Martin, 2025, UK ©…

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I’m a Peruvian artist (digital and traditional) living in Ireland with a love for watercolor styles, whimsical, sweet characters and the magic and cuteness of childhood. I have a Master’s in Children and Youth Studies, a background in communications and two little ones who help keep my shelves full of picture books. Communication and feedback are very welcome!

KEY SKILLS

  • Proficient level: Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; InDesign.
  • Personal Skills: Excellent communication skills; creativity, relationship building; goal-oriented;
    decision making; fast adaptability.
  • Languages: Fluent English, native Spanish.

EDUCATION
2024 Schoolism - Visual Development Course
2024 Toulouse Lautrec Institute – Animation 2D
2023 IDEA Academy Rome – Fundamentals of Visual Development.
2022 National College of Ireland - Diploma in Learning & Development.
2016 University College Dublin - MSc Children and Youth Studies.
2011 Pontifical Catholic University of Peru - Bachelor of Communication Arts and Sciences

Publications: “Something is missing” (2022) Carol Bisso. Self-published. Illustrated children’s
book. ©

Freelance Illustrator for book “Ash & Fox” by Rhiannon Martin, 2025, UK ©

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance illustrator for children's books and personal commissions: - Ash and Fox by Rhiannon Martin (UK) - Dinosaur tale by Alexandra Fuentes (USA) - Something is Missing (personal work, Ireland)
Communicator at Right To Play, Ministry of Health, Etc.
January 9, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Several positions in organisations and companies in Peru (non profit, private and public). Communication for Development, Communciational plans, strategies, in health, sport and community development. Social Marketing Campaigns, Comics, posters, fliers, etc.
HR Senior Recruiter at e-Frontiers; Concern Worldwide; Google
January 14, 2016 - September 15, 2023
Organisational recruiter for non profit and private companies.
Project Manager at Latin America Solidarity Centre
September 18, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Project coordinator for a non profit in Ireland.

Education

Bachelor of Arts and science in Communications at PUCP
November 12, 2005 - November 12, 2011
Masters of science in children and youth studies at UCD
August 30, 2015 - November 8, 2016

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare
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