I am a dedicated and imaginative illustrator and visual artist, specializing in hand-painted, detailed children’s book illustrations. I work with traditional techniques like watercolour and graphite, and I professionally digitize artwork to ensure high-resolution files suitable for print. I have a strong multidisciplinary background in 3D design, architectural visualization, and fine arts. I am passionate about storytelling and building magical, collectible worlds for children.…

Joana Loureiro Baptista

I am a dedicated and imaginative illustrator and visual artist, specializing in hand-painted, detailed children’s book illustrations. I work with traditional techniques like watercolour and graphite, and I professionally digitize artwork to ensure high-resolution files suitable for print. I have a strong multidisciplinary background in 3D design, architectural visualization, and fine arts. I am passionate about storytelling and building magical, collectible worlds for children.…

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I am a dedicated and imaginative illustrator and visual artist, specializing in hand-painted, detailed children’s book illustrations. I work with traditional techniques like watercolour and graphite, and I professionally digitize artwork to ensure high-resolution files suitable for print.

I have a strong multidisciplinary background in 3D design, architectural visualization, and fine arts. I am passionate about storytelling and building magical, collectible worlds for children.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator at Olívia dos Óculos Vermelhos
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created 28 A4 and 8 A3 hand-painted watercolour illustrations plus cover design. Developed unique, consistent characters and visual identity for the book. Artwork photographed in professional studio and prepared in high resolution for editorial print.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Olívia dos Óculos Vermelhos
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created 28 A4 and 8 A3 hand-painted watercolour illustrations plus cover design. Developed unique, consistent characters and visual identity for the book. Artwork photographed in a professional studio and prepared in high resolution for editorial print.

Education

Degree in Design at ESAD C.R.
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Degree in Design at ESAD C.R.
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Degree in Design at ESAD C.R.
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Degree in Design at ESAD C.R.
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Degree in Design at ESAD C.R.
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Degree in Design at ESAD C.R.
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Qualifications

Master’s studies in Design
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Master’s studies in Design
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Master’s studies in Design
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Master’s studies in Design
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Master’s studies in Design
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Master’s studies in Design
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction
    uniE621 The Three Evil Witches and Other Whimsical Tales – Children’s Book Illustrations
    This project showcases a selection of original hand-painted watercolour illustrations I created for a children’s book project. The artwork is entirely manual, crafted with watercolour on paper, and then digitized in high resolution to be suitable for editorial print. The series tells a magical story full of humour and imagination, featuring witches, sharks, vultures, centipedes, and enchanted castles. My style is detailed, whimsical, and atmospheric, designed to spark children’s curiosity and make stories come alive. Techniques & Process Traditional illustration (watercolour, graphite, ink) Consistent character design across multiple pages Professional digitization for print-ready files Storytelling through sequential images These works are part of my portfolio as a children’s book illustrator, reflecting my passion for creating magical worlds and captivating young readers. illustrator designer photo…
    paper The Three Evil Witches and Other Whimsical Tales – Children’s Book Illustrations

    This project showcases a selection of original hand-painted watercolour illustrations I created for a children’s book project. The artwork is entirely manual, crafted with watercolour on paper, and then digitized in high resolution to be suitable for editorial print.

    The series tells a magical story full of humour and imagination, featuring witches, sharks, vultures, centipedes, and enchanted castles. My style is detailed, whimsical, and atmospheric, designed to spark children’s curiosity and make stories come alive.

    Techniques & Process

    Traditional illustration (watercolour, graphite, ink)

    Consistent character design across multiple pages

    Professional digitization for print-ready files

    Storytelling through sequential images

    These works are part of my portfolio as a children’s book illustrator, reflecting my passion for creating magical worlds and captivating young readers.