Hi, I'm Joshua D Souza, a motivated and detail-oriented illustration student at Minerva Art Academy in Groningen, Netherlands. I specialize in digital painting and visual storytelling, and I enjoy bringing characters and environments to life with thoughtful design. I'm known for being a fast learner, highly organized, and dependable with deadlines, thriving in collaborative creative environments. I’m actively seeking opportunities in book illustration and concept art to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful visual projects. I love illustrating playful designs for merchandise and developing worlds for sci-fi and fantasy stories.…

Joshua Dsouza

Hi, I'm Joshua D Souza, a motivated and detail-oriented illustration student at Minerva Art Academy in Groningen, Netherlands. I specialize in digital painting and visual storytelling, and I enjoy bringing characters and environments to life with thoughtful design. I'm known for being a fast learner, highly organized, and dependable with deadlines, thriving in collaborative creative environments. I’m actively seeking opportunities in book illustration and concept art to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful visual projects. I love illustrating playful designs for merchandise and developing worlds for sci-fi and fantasy stories.…

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Hi, I’m Joshua D Souza, a motivated and detail-oriented illustration student at Minerva Art Academy in Groningen, Netherlands. I specialize in digital painting and visual storytelling, and I enjoy bringing characters and environments to life with thoughtful design. I’m known for being a fast learner, highly organized, and dependable with deadlines, thriving in collaborative creative environments.

I’m actively seeking opportunities in book illustration and concept art to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful visual projects. I love illustrating playful designs for merchandise and developing worlds for sci-fi and fantasy stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Steward/Breakfast Employee at Leonardo Hotels
August 1, 2024 - Present
F&B employee in training
International Student Ambassador at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
June 5, 2024 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Illustration and Animation Design at Minerva Art Academy
September 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027
GCSE Art and Design at St. Mary’ Highschool, Dubai, U.A.E
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Minerva Art Academy
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
High school A-levels Diploma at St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Dubai, UAE
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021
Bachelor of Illustration and Animation Design at Minerva Art Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
GCSE Art and Design at St. Mary's Catholic High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

IELTS 8.0
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
IELTS
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
GCSE Art and Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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