I am a versatile and complete Illustrator passionate about transforming ideas into impactful visual stories With experience across multiple styles and mediums, I don't limit myself to a single genre. Whether you need clean modern vectors, detailed digital paintings, editorial illustrations, or creative character designs, I easily adapt my technique to match your project's unique tone and target audience. Full Adaptability: Skilled in a wide range of styles, from minimalist and commercial to rich, detailed artwork Efficient Workflow: Fast turnaround times, smooth communication, and strict adherence to deadlines Collaboration First: I am always open to feedback and happy to provide initial sketches or quick test drawings to ensure we are aligned. Let’s collaborate and create something amazing together!…

Heleonore DuFreak

I am a versatile and complete Illustrator passionate about transforming ideas into impactful visual stories With experience across multiple styles and mediums, I don't limit myself to a single genre. Whether you need clean modern vectors, detailed digital paintings, editorial illustrations, or creative character designs, I easily adapt my technique to match your project's unique tone and target audience. Full Adaptability: Skilled in a wide range of styles, from minimalist and commercial to rich, detailed artwork Efficient Workflow: Fast turnaround times, smooth communication, and strict adherence to deadlines Collaboration First: I am always open to feedback and happy to provide initial sketches or quick test drawings to ensure we are aligned. Let’s collaborate and create something amazing together!…

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I am a versatile and complete Illustrator passionate about transforming ideas into impactful visual stories
With experience across multiple styles and mediums, I don’t limit myself to a single genre. Whether you need clean modern vectors, detailed digital paintings, editorial illustrations, or creative character designs, I easily adapt my technique to match your project’s unique tone and target audience.
Full Adaptability: Skilled in a wide range of styles, from minimalist and commercial to rich, detailed artwork
Efficient Workflow: Fast turnaround times, smooth communication, and strict adherence to deadlines
Collaboration First: I am always open to feedback and happy to provide initial sketches or quick test drawings to ensure we are aligned.

Let’s collaborate and create something amazing together!

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustratrice / Tattoo Artist / Concept Artist at DuFreak Studio
December 1, 2011 - Present
Owner and creative professional at a Rome-based studio. Provides figurative art, traditional and digital illustration, storyboard design, character design, concept art, graphic design, editorial work, branding, tattoo design, and tattoo art. Manages the complete creative process, collaborates with writers and producers, translates ideas into visual concepts, handles client guidelines and deadlines, and maintains ongoing professional development in character design, illustration, animation, and stop motion.
Freelance Illustrator (Character Design & Digital Painting)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Svolge attività su commissione dall’ideazione alla realizzazione di creazioni originali: illustrazioni, design dei personaggi, storyboard, fumetti, illustrazioni per libri, TCG art, giochi da tavolo, libri per bambini, copertine musicali, dipinti e stampe artistiche, fino a tatuaggi.
Make-Up Artist Specializzata in Effetti Speciali at Freelance
September 1, 2010 - Present
Worked with traditional special-effects makeup techniques, including prosthetics, bald caps, masks, prostheses, and anatomical casts. Performed body painting and live SFX makeup for private events, contributed to cinema and theatre makeup, created props and accessories for stage costumes, simulated skin ageing, designed and applied fake tattoos, covered scars and tattoos using camouflage techniques, and prepared professional makeup kits and equipment for client requirements.
Grafica Freelance at La Quarta
February 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Created offline communication materials including flyers, outdoor signage, brochures, printed materials, gadgets, and advertising assets. Designed prototypes, drafts, and sketches, used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and supported other business areas during peak workloads or staff shortages.
Animazione 2D / Character Design at Matita Animata
June 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Created in-between drawings for 2D animation, character and prop sketches, camera framing movements to emphasize character action, and visual interpretations of scripts according to production instructions.
Grafica Pubblicitaria at Leonardi Hotels
March 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Produced communication materials such as brochures, catalogues, packaging, promotional gadgets, and signage. Contributed creative concepts and visual communication strategies, used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, created video, photography, image, banner, web, and print content, and developed or restyled corporate logos and product packaging.

Education

Course in Stop Motion Animation and Puppet Making at Stefano Bessoni Workshop, Roma
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Regional professional course for tattoo artist at Fashion Look Academy, Roma
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Regional professional course for television, film and theatre makeup artist at Accademia di trucco professionale, Roma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Two-year course in Concept Art and VFX at l'Accademia delle arti digitali NEMO, Firenze
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Professional course in Maya Unlimited, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation and Production Illustration at Academy of New Joints Arts (ANJA), Roma
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Annual course in Traditional Animation at Accademia BdB, Roma
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Liceo Linguistico at Istituto Montessori, Roma
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other
    Premade Dark Fantasy Book Cover Design & Typography
    Overview This is a complete, publication-ready Premade Book Cover designed for the Dark Fantasy, Grimdark, or Gothic Fiction genres. The project showcases a seamless blend of custom digital illustration and high-end vector typography, specifically tailored to meet professional publishing standards. My Creative Process & Deliverables: Original Artwork: The central illustration of the witch was entirely hand-drawn and colored digitally, focusing on atmospheric lighting, a moody color palette, and high contrast. Vector Typography: The title and ornaments were designed using professional vector tools. The typography features a custom 3D gold-foil metallic texture with realistic bevel and emboss reflections, ensuring maximum readability even at thumbnail sizes. Print-Ready Standards: Built from scratch on an 11x17 inch canvas at 300 DPI (CMYK/RGB profiles), keeping all essential graphics safely within the official printer safety zones to prevent any trimming issues. Proof of Work & Process:I highly value transparency and artistic authenticity. You can view my entire step-by-step workflow, initial sketches, and the complete time-lapse process video directly on my official ArtStation profile. https://www.twine.net/signin Available for purchase or custom inquiries. Feel free to contact me to discuss your next book cover project! illustrator illustrator designer graphicdesigner…
    The Fortress - Environment Concept and Process Study
    This piece is an atmospheric environment study Executed with a digital charcoal approach, this illustration focuses on traditional values, perspective planning, high-contrast lighting, and heavy visual texture to create cinematic depth. • Role: Illustrator / Concept Artist • Softwares used: Procreate conceptart rpgart grimdark environmentdesign illustration…

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