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Born on August 3, 1985, and raised in Matanza, Buenos Aires Province, El Gordo is an illustrator currently based in Los Molles, San Luis Province, Argentina, where he has lived since January 2020. A self-taught artist and lifelong practitioner, he began his professional artistic journey while traveling through Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Georgia, and Thailand. Over the years, he has worked as a contracted artist in various projects. Deeply committed to analog and traditional methods, El Gordo specializes in creating a connection between black ink and paper.…Born on August 3, 1985, and raised in Matanza, Buenos Aires Province, El Gordo is an illustrator currently based in Los Molles, San Luis Province, Argentina, where he has lived since January 2020. A self-taught artist and lifelong practitioner, he began his professional artistic journey while traveling through Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Georgia, and Thailand. Over the years, he has worked as a contracted artist in various projects. Deeply committed to analog and traditional methods, El Gordo specializes in creating a connection between black ink and paper.

Gonzalo Xavier Alvarez

Illustrator, Artist, Graphic Designer, +1

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Born on August 3, 1985, and raised in Matanza, Buenos Aires Province, El Gordo is an illustrator currently based in Los Molles, San Luis Province, Argentina, where he has lived since January 2020. A self-taught artist and lifelong practitioner, he began his professional artistic journey while traveling through Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Georgia, and Thailand. Over the years, he has worked as a contracted artist in various projects. Deeply committed to analog and traditional methods, El Gordo specializes in creating a connection between black ink and paper.…Born on August 3, 1985, and raised in Matanza, Buenos Aires Province, El Gordo is an illustrator currently based in Los Molles, San Luis Province, Argentina, where he has lived since January 2020. A self-taught artist and lifelong practitioner, he began his professional artistic journey while traveling through Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Georgia, and Thailand. Over the years, he has worked as a contracted artist in various projects. Deeply committed to analog and traditional methods, El Gordo specializes in creating a connection between black ink and paper.

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Born on August 3, 1985, and raised in Matanza, Buenos Aires Province, El Gordo is an illustrator currently based in Los Molles, San Luis Province, Argentina, where he has lived since January 2020. A self-taught artist and lifelong practitioner, he began his professional artistic journey while traveling through Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Georgia, and Thailand. Over the years, he has worked as a contracted artist in various projects. Deeply committed to analog and traditional methods, El Gordo specializes in creating a connection between black ink and paper.

Skills

Illustration

Character Design

Animation

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed

January 1, 2020 - Present

El Gordo has worked independently on various projects, focusing on illustration and design. His creativity is reflected in client requests and personal projects, involving a blend of traditional and digital techniques.

Artist-in-residence at Various Locations

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Worked in several countries as a contracted resident artist, exploring different artistic styles and engaging with local art communities.

Illustrator at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Gonzalo has worked on various illustration projects, focusing on blending traditional methods with contemporary themes. His artwork frequently features a blend of realism and fantasy.