Hi, I'm Jose Barroso, a freelance artist based in Granada, Spain. I specialize in character and creature design and have built a career crafting concept art and visual identities for a variety of projects. I have 11 years of experience as a freelance artist and am dedicated to delivering original artwork and engaging visuals for clients across games, publishing, and media. My style is heavily influenced by manga, comics and pop culture, while staying grounded in the solid fundamentals of classical art. I strive to blend expressive design with strong storytelling, creating characters and worlds that feel both fresh and timeless.…

Jose Barroso

Hi, I'm Jose Barroso, a freelance artist based in Granada, Spain. I specialize in character and creature design and have built a career crafting concept art and visual identities for a variety of projects. I have 11 years of experience as a freelance artist and am dedicated to delivering original artwork and engaging visuals for clients across games, publishing, and media. My style is heavily influenced by manga, comics and pop culture, while staying grounded in the solid fundamentals of classical art. I strive to blend expressive design with strong storytelling, creating characters and worlds that feel both fresh and timeless.…

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Hi, I’m Jose Barroso, a freelance artist based in Granada, Spain. I specialize in character and creature design and have built a career crafting concept art and visual identities for a variety of projects. I have 11 years of experience as a freelance artist and am dedicated to delivering original artwork and engaging visuals for clients across games, publishing, and media.

My style is heavily influenced by manga, comics and pop culture, while staying grounded in the solid fundamentals of classical art. I strive to blend expressive design with strong storytelling, creating characters and worlds that feel both fresh and timeless.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance artist providing original character and creature design, concept art, and visual identity work for clients across games, publishing, and advertising. Responsible for ideation, sketching, color exploration, and final artwork in traditional and digital media (Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator). Collaborated with art directors on briefs, delivered on tight deadlines, and presented polished portfolios. Projects include character sheets, turnarounds, and logo/branding assets. Active in collaboration across multiple projects with a focus on storytelling, mood, and visual consistency. Currently available for commissions and collaborations.

Education

Fine Arts Degree at Universidad de Granada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education