HELDER BARBOSA RIBEIRO

Available to hire

Language

English
Beginner
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Tattoo Artist at Independent Tattoo Studio
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Created original artwork and applied advanced principles of composition and visual storytelling in a professional environment. Managed studio operations and client relations.
Founder / Tattoo Artist at Estúdio de Tatuagem Independente
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Created custom artwork for clients in a high-volume studio environment. Applied advanced principles of composition and narrative in daily production.
Freelance Illustrator / Visual Designer at Self-Employed / Independent Contractor
January 1, 2014 - Present
Produced commercial and original illustration work for clients across music, branding, and entertainment sectors. Developed logos, visual identities, and created project-specific artwork.
Illustrator Freelancer / Designer Visual at Autônomo / Contratado Independente
January 1, 2014 - Present
Produced illustrations for clients in music, branding, and entertainment sectors. Led visual direction in the development of creative projects, managing the entire project process from briefing to final delivery.

Education

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Qualifications

Certification in Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Training in Concept Art
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Training in Illustration
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Training in Illustration Blackwork
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Adobe Photoshop Certification/Training
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Concept Art Training
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Illustration Training
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Blackwork Illustration Training
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2026
Adobe Photoshop Certification/Training
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026
Concept Art Training
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026
Illustration Training
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026
Blackwork Illustration Training
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Gaze of Beholder - IP

    GAZE OF THE BEHOLDER

    Project Overview

    Gaze of the Beholder is an original dark fantasy intellectual property (IP) developed as a narrative-driven universe that combines character design, creature creation, environmental storytelling, and worldbuilding inspired by tabletop RPGs, dark fantasy literature, and gothic horror.

    The project is built around a cohesive visual language, emphasizing atmospheric composition, symbolic design, and immersive storytelling through illustration.

    Scope of Work
    Original Character Design
    Creature & Monster Design
    Environment and Worldbuilding
    Visual Storytelling
    Sequential Illustration
    Concept Art Development
    Narrative Design
    Prop & Costume Design
    Faction and Lore Development
    Key Art Production
    Art Direction

    The visual direction combines influences from:

    Dark Fantasy
    Gothic Horror
    Medieval Fantasy
    Cosmic Horror
    Tabletop RPGs (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder)
    Souls-like aesthetics
    Traditional ink illustration techniques combined with digital painting
    Technical Skills Applied
    Composition and Cinematic Framing
    Anatomy (Human & Creature)
    Perspective Construction
    Lighting and Value Design
    Silhouette Readability
    Shape Language
    Material Rendering
    Visual Hierarchy
    Color Theory
    Ink Rendering
    Digital Painting Workflow
    Non-destructive Photoshop Pipeline
    Software
    Adobe Photoshop
    Clip Studio Paint (when applicable)
    Project Goals

    The primary objective of Gaze of the Beholder is to establish a fully original fantasy IP capable of expanding into multiple media formats, including:

    Graphic Novels
    Tabletop RPG Campaign Settings
    Art Books
    Animation
    Video Games
    Trading Card Games
    Collectible Merchandise

    The project focuses on creating memorable characters and creatures with strong narrative identities while maintaining a consistent artistic direction across all visual assets.