Hi, I’m Ernesto Reyes 👋 I’m a Spanish illustrator and visual storyteller with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Emily Carr University and a Master’s in Graphic Design from Barreira Art + Design. I specialize in narrative-driven illustration across comics, children’s books, and editorial work—bringing characters, worlds, and stories to life through expressive visuals, strong atmosphere, and clear emotional storytelling. My experience includes leading art duties on 'Knightress: The MidKnight Hunter' (Revelations Comics), contributing to Ryan Haack’s 'Unspeakable Text' anthology, and creating full-page illustrations for 'Chins and Elbows and Knees' by Marilyn Browning. I work confidently across digital and print, with a solid foundation in composition, color theory, and sequential art. Open to freelance projects, collaborations, and longer-term opportunities—feel free to reach out, I’d love to hear about your idea.

Ernesto Reyes

Hi, I’m Ernesto Reyes 👋 I’m a Spanish illustrator and visual storyteller with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Emily Carr University and a Master’s in Graphic Design from Barreira Art + Design. I specialize in narrative-driven illustration across comics, children’s books, and editorial work—bringing characters, worlds, and stories to life through expressive visuals, strong atmosphere, and clear emotional storytelling. My experience includes leading art duties on 'Knightress: The MidKnight Hunter' (Revelations Comics), contributing to Ryan Haack’s 'Unspeakable Text' anthology, and creating full-page illustrations for 'Chins and Elbows and Knees' by Marilyn Browning. I work confidently across digital and print, with a solid foundation in composition, color theory, and sequential art. Open to freelance projects, collaborations, and longer-term opportunities—feel free to reach out, I’d love to hear about your idea.

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Hi, I’m Ernesto Reyes 👋

I’m a Spanish illustrator and visual storyteller with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Emily Carr University and a Master’s in Graphic Design from Barreira Art + Design. I specialize in narrative-driven illustration across comics, children’s books, and editorial work—bringing characters, worlds, and stories to life through expressive visuals, strong atmosphere, and clear emotional storytelling.

My experience includes leading art duties on ‘Knightress: The MidKnight Hunter’ (Revelations Comics), contributing to Ryan Haack’s ‘Unspeakable Text’ anthology, and creating full-page illustrations for ‘Chins and Elbows and Knees’ by Marilyn Browning. I work confidently across digital and print, with a solid foundation in composition, color theory, and sequential art.

Open to freelance projects, collaborations, and longer-term opportunities—feel free to reach out, I’d love to hear about your idea.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Comic Artist at Revelations Comics
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Led the visual development for Knightress: The MidKnight Hunter, from initial layouts and character rendering to inking, coloring, and lettering. Shaped atmosphere, pacing, and dynamic action across chapters, while conveying emotional nuance.
Comic Artist at Unspeakable Text, Vol. 2
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
I contributed to Ryan Haack’s anthology series 'Unspeakable Text' as the featured artist for one of its stories. My role involved translating the script into visual form through page design, inking, and text integration.
Children's Book Illustrator at Rechercher Praxis Canada
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Created a full suite of illustrations for Marilyn Browning’s children’s book 'Chins and Elbows and Knees', focusing on warm character development, page composition, and rhythm to deliver a joyful experience for young readers.
Graphic Illustrator at The Inclusive Culture
December 1, 2021 - March 15, 2022
During my collaboration with TIC, I developed a series of illustrations that I later applied and adapted into promotional graphic ads for their documentary series 'True White Allies: The Forgotten History of White Anti-Racists'.
Graphic Design Intern at Angles Management Consulting
November 1, 2020 - January 15, 2021
In collaboration with Angles, I developed a series of promotional graphic pieces for the Getmipulpa Wellness Program, keeping coherence with the latter's brand identity.
Caricature Artist at A-Star Art Parlour
May 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
I delivered live illustrations for events and private commissions, tailoring my approach to pre-set visual styles while building speed, adaptability, and confident client engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s in Fine Arts (Illustration Major) at Emily Carr University of Art & Design
September 1, 2013 - May 15, 2017
Master's in Graphic Design at Barreira Art + Design
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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    uniE621 DC’s Miss Martian
    A was a particularly challenging hero to redesign, DC's Miss Martian needed to feel cohesive with my take on Martian Manhunter, but without being derivative. illustrator
    uniE621 DC Martian Manhunter
    My take on DC's Martian Manhunter. I wanted his design to be unmistakably alien, while still projecting superhero vibes. illustrator
    uniE621 Thunderborne
    Olympus, reimagined: a series portraying my closest friends (and myself) in the roles of the gods they remind me of — here as Zeus, the king of the gods. illustrator
    uniE621 Sub-Mariner
    Olympus, reimagined: a series portraying my closest friends (and myself) in the roles of the gods they remind me of — here as Poseidon, the god of the seas. illustrator
    uniE621 Knightress #1 pg.24
    'Knightress: The MidKnight Hunter' is a limited series from Revelations Comics, written by Chris Ojo and illustrated by me. illustrator
    uniE621 Knightress #1 pg.25
    'Knightress: The MidKnight Hunter' is a limited series from Revelations Comics, written by Chris Ojo and illustrated by me. illustrator
    uniE621 Knightress #1 pg.23
    'Knightress: The MidKnight Hunter' is a limited series from Revelations Comics, written by Chris Ojo and illustrated by me. illustrator
    uniE621 'Unspeakable Text' pg.6
    Artwork for the second volume of Ryan Haack’s comic anthology series ‘Unspeakable Text’. illustrator
    uniE621 'Unspeakable Text' pg.5
    Artwork for the second volume of Ryan Haack’s comic anthology series ‘Unspeakable Text’. illustrator
    uniE621 'Unspeakable Text' pg.4
    Artwork for the second volume of Ryan Haack’s comic anthology series ‘Unspeakable Text’. illustrator
    uniE621 Sasha Slash #7 pg.5
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