Hi, I’m Diego Argueta Zapién, also known as DracoSaurus Artworks. I’m a Mexican concept artist, illustrator, and 2D animator who loves telling stories through art. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Illustration and Concept Art and gained hands-on experience at my university's animation studio, Escena Animation Studio (EAS). I’m always looking to grow and experiment across mediums, and I’m a good listener who makes changes to fit the project. I value teamwork and storytelling through art. I’m eager to collaborate and bring ideas to life with curiosity and care, and I believe that great art starts with listening, learning, and a shared vision.

Diego Argueta Zapién

Hi, I’m Diego Argueta Zapién, also known as DracoSaurus Artworks. I’m a Mexican concept artist, illustrator, and 2D animator who loves telling stories through art. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Illustration and Concept Art and gained hands-on experience at my university's animation studio, Escena Animation Studio (EAS). I’m always looking to grow and experiment across mediums, and I’m a good listener who makes changes to fit the project. I value teamwork and storytelling through art. I’m eager to collaborate and bring ideas to life with curiosity and care, and I believe that great art starts with listening, learning, and a shared vision.

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Hi, I’m Diego Argueta Zapién, also known as DracoSaurus Artworks. I’m a Mexican concept artist, illustrator, and 2D animator who loves telling stories through art. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration and Concept Art and gained hands-on experience at my university’s animation studio, Escena Animation Studio (EAS). I’m always looking to grow and experiment across mediums, and I’m a good listener who makes changes to fit the project. I value teamwork and storytelling through art.

I’m eager to collaborate and bring ideas to life with curiosity and care, and I believe that great art starts with listening, learning, and a shared vision.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

2D Animator (Extras) at Escena Animation Studio (EAS)
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Rough and clean up animation of extras for the Super Artist Death Match project.
Concept Artist at Escena Animation Studio (EAS)
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
GEL sheet design for secondary characters for Árido Neón.
Layout Artist at Hacia Arriba Sólo Hay Buitres
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Graduation Project - rough animation and character layout.
2D Animator at Escena Animation Studio (EAS)
May 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Rough and cleanup animation of extras.
Layout Artist at Hacia Arriba Sólo Hay Buitres (Graduation Project)
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Layout - rough animation and character layout.

Education

Bachelor Illustration and Concept Art at ESCENA
September 10, 2020 - June 14, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Illustration and Concept Art at Escena - Escuela de Animación y Artes creativas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Illustration and Concept Art at Escena - Escuela de Animación y Artes Creativas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other