I am communicative and over the past eight years, I have been developing illustration work for children’s and young adult books. Before that, I collaborated as a freelance designer with various companies, creating advertisements and appealing logos. I understand English, Portuguese and Spanish, and I can speak and write in English.

Dora Gonçalves

I am communicative and over the past eight years, I have been developing illustration work for children’s and young adult books. Before that, I collaborated as a freelance designer with various companies, creating advertisements and appealing logos. I understand English, Portuguese and Spanish, and I can speak and write in English.

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I am communicative and over the past eight years, I have been developing illustration work for children’s and young adult books. Before that, I collaborated as a freelance designer with various companies, creating advertisements and appealing logos. I understand English, Portuguese and Spanish, and I can speak and write in English.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Licenciada at Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 2, 1992 - July 20, 1996

Qualifications

Gestão de Formação
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
Curso de Língua Inglesa - First Certificate.
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
Curso de formação de formadores de desenvolvimento de Sistemas de Hipermédia.
September 20, 1996 - August 20, 1997

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Inktober Visual Stories

    This project was developed during the Inktober challenge, where each daily prompt inspired a short, independent visual story. Rather than creating a continuous narrative, I explored a series of small moments, each with its own meaning, connected by a common theme: motivation and inspiration.

    The project reflects my approach to #visualstorytelling, where #illustration becomes a way to communicate ideas and emotions beyond words, forming a cohesive collection that can evolve into future editorial projects.

    You can find some of my Inktober storytelling comics here :https://www.twine.net/signin

    uniE621 Inktober Visual Stories
    This project was developed during the Inktober challenge, where each daily prompt inspired a short, independent visual story. Rather than creating a continuous narrative, I explored a series of small moments, each with its own meaning, connected by a common theme: motivation and inspiration. The project reflects my approach to visualstorytelling, where illustration becomes a way to communicate ideas and emotions beyond words, forming a cohesive collection that can evolve into future editorial projects. comicIllustrator
    paper Live Caricatures at Events

    This project is rooted in the experience of #drawingpeople in real-life settings, such as fairs and events, where each #caricature is created on the spot, in direct interaction with the person being portrayed. More than a quick sketch, it becomes a moment of observation, connection, and exchange, where I aim to capture not only physical features, but also the expression and energy of each individual.

    Caricatures are created using colored pencils, a traditional technique that gives each piece a more artistic and expressive character. The process is visible, which naturally draws curiosity and brings people closer, creating an engaging atmosphere around the act of drawing.

    The result goes beyond the final artwork. It becomes a meaningful experience that creates connection and transforms a simple moment into a special memory.