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Jean Paul Medellin is a visual development and illustration artist focused on bringing characters, props, and environments to life across animation and editorial projects. He adapts quickly to different art styles, from children’s book illustration to professional 2D/3D pipelines.
With experience as a background painter, concept artist, and animation artist, Jean Paul combines strong drawing fundamentals with digital painting and design tools to support storytelling from concept through production.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
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Czech
Beginner
Work Experience
Artist (Animation) at Team Toon Studios
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Animation artist responsible for prop, character and background painting, contributing to the visual development and production pipelines of animated projects.
Artist for Animated TV Series at Team Toon Studios
April 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025Working on characters, backgrounds and props for an animated TV series.
Background Painter at Mighty Animation
August 1, 2022 - November 14, 2025Background painter and sometimes background cleaner for multiple 2D animated shows.
Concept Artist at PFX s.r.o.
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Concept art for an animated 3D feature film, creating characters, props and environments.
Background Painter at Mighty Animation
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Background painter and sometimes background cleaner for multiple 2D animated shows.
Background Painter (sometimes Background Cleaner) at Mighty Animation
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022Background painting and occasional background cleanup for different 2D animated shows.
Concept Artist at PFX s.r.o.
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Concept artist for an animated 3D feature film, creating characters, props and environments for development and preproduction using a variety of digital tools.
Freelance Illustrator at Editorial Santillana
January 1, 2018 - November 14, 2025Illustrator for educational books for children, creating engaging visuals to support learning materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Fresca Paleta
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025Freelance graphic designer based in Prague (remote), delivering branding, illustration and design work for clients across various industries.
Education
BA in Visual Communication and Design at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - UNAM
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012BA in Visual Communication and Design (specialized in illustration) at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012BA in Visual Communication and Design (specialized in illustration) at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Gesture Drawing (Schoolism) with Alex Woo
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Painting Creatures (Schoolism) with Bobby Chiu
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Digital Painting (Schoolism) with Bobby Chiu
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Painting with Light and Color (Schoolism) with Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Environment Design (Schoolism) with Nathan Fowkes
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Anomalia - Professional training in animation. Concept art lab by Jim Moore
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Gesture Drawing with Alex Woo
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Painting Creatures with Bobby Chiu
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Digital Painting with Bobby Chiu
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Painting with Light and Color with Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Environment Design with Nathan Fowkes
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Characters for Animated Film with Daniel Arriaga
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Introduction to Zbrush with Justin Goby Fields
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Anomalia, Professional training in animation. Concept art lab by Jim Moore (LucasFilm, EA, 2K Games)
January 1, 2016 - May 4, 2026Schoolism Courses (Gesture Drawing, Painting Creatures, Digital Painting, etc.)
January 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026Anomalia - Professional training in animation
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026Concept art lab by Jim Moore (LucasFilms, EA, 2K Games)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Retail
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