I am a Portuguese visual artist with a Master’s in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. My practice blends traditional drawing, engraving, and illustration with digital techniques and motion graphics, aiming to tell stories through imagery. Since completing my studies, I have worked as an illustrator for newspapers, magazines, and festivals, and I actively engage in exhibitions and freelance projects across Lisbon. I enjoy collaborating with institutions and artists to create compelling visuals that communicate ideas clearly and creatively.

Francisco San-Payo

I am a Portuguese visual artist with a Master’s in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. My practice blends traditional drawing, engraving, and illustration with digital techniques and motion graphics, aiming to tell stories through imagery. Since completing my studies, I have worked as an illustrator for newspapers, magazines, and festivals, and I actively engage in exhibitions and freelance projects across Lisbon. I enjoy collaborating with institutions and artists to create compelling visuals that communicate ideas clearly and creatively.

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I am a Portuguese visual artist with a Master’s in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. My practice blends traditional drawing, engraving, and illustration with digital techniques and motion graphics, aiming to tell stories through imagery.

Since completing my studies, I have worked as an illustrator for newspapers, magazines, and festivals, and I actively engage in exhibitions and freelance projects across Lisbon. I enjoy collaborating with institutions and artists to create compelling visuals that communicate ideas clearly and creatively.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer and Illustrator at SerisExpresso
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Graphic design and illustration internship; contributed as a designer and illustrator.
Illustrator at CAIS magazine
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Illustrator for CAIS magazine, edition #249.
Illustrator at Angoulême Comic Book Festival (France)
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Illustrator with original work “Nighthawks”.
Illustrator at Jornal Crónico
March 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Illustrator for Jornal Crónico.
Exhibitor / Illustrator at Galeria Monumental, Lisboa
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Annual participation in Pequenos Formatos exhibition.
Illustrator at Angoulême Comic Book Festival
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Illustrator with original work “Nighthawks.”
Illustrator at Galeria Monumental / Pequenos Formatos
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Annually participated in Pequenos Formatos exhibition in Lisbon.

Education

Higher Technical Diploma (CTesSP) in Graphic Production and Illustration at Politécnico de Leiria ESAD, Caldas da Rainha
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in Painting at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Higher Technical Diploma (CTesSP) in Graphic Production and Illustration at Politécnico de Leiria ESAD, Caldas da Rainha
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in Painting at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Selected finalist for the 2022/2023 drawing course at the Lisbon University of Fine Arts (FBAUL) to participate in the annual final course exhibition
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Finalist selected for the 2022/2023 Drawing Course at Lisbon University of Fine Arts (FBAUL) to participate in the annual final course exhibition
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet