I’m a 2D artist and illustrator with 18 years of experience in the creative industry, specializing in character design, storyboards, backgrounds, and animation pre-production. With a Fine Arts background, I bring a strong foundation in composition, color, and visual storytelling, adapting easily to different artistic styles and production needs. I also teach drawing and creativity, sharing my passion for visual expression and artistic growth. Beyond studio work, I have experience managing Fall in Blues, my own dance school, which has strengthened my skills in organization, teamwork, and cross-disciplinary art direction. I’m a versatile, proactive, and curious artist, always eager to explore new visual languages and contribute to projects that combine creativity, emotion, and narrative strength. You can check my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Julia Happymiaow

I’m a 2D artist and illustrator with 18 years of experience in the creative industry, specializing in character design, storyboards, backgrounds, and animation pre-production. With a Fine Arts background, I bring a strong foundation in composition, color, and visual storytelling, adapting easily to different artistic styles and production needs. I also teach drawing and creativity, sharing my passion for visual expression and artistic growth. Beyond studio work, I have experience managing Fall in Blues, my own dance school, which has strengthened my skills in organization, teamwork, and cross-disciplinary art direction. I’m a versatile, proactive, and curious artist, always eager to explore new visual languages and contribute to projects that combine creativity, emotion, and narrative strength. You can check my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a 2D artist and illustrator with 18 years of experience in the creative industry, specializing in character design, storyboards, backgrounds, and animation pre-production. With a Fine Arts background, I bring a strong foundation in composition, color, and visual storytelling, adapting easily to different artistic styles and production needs. I also teach drawing and creativity, sharing my passion for visual expression and artistic growth.

Beyond studio work, I have experience managing Fall in Blues, my own dance school, which has strengthened my skills in organization, teamwork, and cross-disciplinary art direction. I’m a versatile, proactive, and curious artist, always eager to explore new visual languages and contribute to projects that combine creativity, emotion, and narrative strength.

You can check my work here:
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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Artist & Illustrator at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2007 - November 7, 2025
2D artist and illustrator focusing on character design, concept art (props & backgrounds), illustration, storyboards and animatics, with experience in animation pre-production and visual development. Art direction for music videos and creative projects. Also teaches drawing and creativity. Managed artistic and cultural projects, and collaborated with a wide range of clients.
Drawing Teacher at La Escuela Minuscula Online
January 1, 2017 - November 7, 2025
Drawing teacher for online programs, delivering workshops and courses in drawing and visual storytelling.
Teacher & Manager at Fall in Blues
January 1, 2018 - November 7, 2025
Teacher and manager of the artistically-driven Fall in Blues dance school; responsible for organization, coordination and cross-disciplinary art direction.
Workshop Instructor at Hapmypiaow Workshops
January 1, 2010 - November 7, 2025
Independent online and in-person drawing workshops; curriculum development and teaching.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia / Universidad de Barcelona
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011
Master's in Secondary Education at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Concept Art & Digital Painting Course at Bellas Artes / Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Character Design Course at Jean Fraisse - Domestika
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Narrative Course at La Escuela Minuscula, Madrid
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Comic Course at Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Character Design Course at Güiken School, Madrid
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Inking Course at Güiken School, Madrid
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Illustration & Techniques Experimentation Course at Madrid
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Character Design Specialist Course at Mr. Marcel School, Madrid
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Master's in Secondary Education (MESOB)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Concept Art & Digital Painting Course
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Character Design Course
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Narrative Course
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Comic Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Character Design Course
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Inking Course
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Illustration & Techniques Experimentation Course
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Character Design Specialist Course
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

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