Hello! My name is José Azmitia and I'm a Guatemalan concept artist and book illustrator. I am a deeply dedicated person who loves to depict the macabre and mystical. My painterly style helps me produce heavily rendered pieces that focus on dynamic lighting. I process feedback effectively in order to produce the best illustration possible in a well paced manner. Character design, environments, book covers, spot illustrations and more are within my area of expertise.…

José Enrique Azmitia Delgado

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Hello! My name is José Azmitia and I'm a Guatemalan concept artist and book illustrator. I am a deeply dedicated person who loves to depict the macabre and mystical. My painterly style helps me produce heavily rendered pieces that focus on dynamic lighting. I process feedback effectively in order to produce the best illustration possible in a well paced manner. Character design, environments, book covers, spot illustrations and more are within my area of expertise.…

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August 15, 2026

Hello! My name is José Azmitia and I’m a Guatemalan concept artist and book illustrator. I am a deeply dedicated person who loves to depict the macabre and mystical. My painterly style helps me produce heavily rendered pieces that focus on dynamic lighting. I process feedback effectively in order to produce the best illustration possible in a well paced manner. Character design, environments, book covers, spot illustrations and more are within my area of expertise.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Exhibit Artist / Concept Artist at Savannah College of Art and Design
April 18, 2025 - Present
Organized and presented concept art and book illustrations for a SCAD exhibition featuring 12 portraits and 4x5 illustration boards using gouache; created creatures and character designs; 2D digital painting; 3D sculpting; displayed work in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and Clip Studio; exposition held on 2025-04-18 from 11:00 to 17:00.
Self-Employed / Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed (Guatemala City)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Provided concept art, illustration, and design services for clients; produced gouache portraits and illustration boards, and contributed to concept design for animation and games.
Freelance Illustrator / Concept Artist at Self-Employed (Guatemala City, Guatemala)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Provided illustration and concept design services; painted portraits based on client photos using gouache; delivered multiple portfolio-ready pieces.

Education

Bachelor in Fine Arts in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 9, 2022 - May 31, 2026
Illustration (Concept Design for Animation and Games) at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Dean's List
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other