Mariana Aldesou

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Hi, I'm Mariana Aldesou from Porto, Portugal. I hold a Painting degree from the Fine Arts School of Porto University, where I developed my skills in classical techniques and contemporary art forms.

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Hi, I’m Mariana Aldesou from Porto, Portugal. I hold a Painting degree from the Fine Arts School of Porto University, where I developed my skills in classical techniques and contemporary art forms. I’ve always loved to explore various artistic mediums, including textiles, analog photography, drawing, and stained glass, which enriches my creative approach.

As a freelancer, I work with private clients in tattooing and illustration, participate in collective exhibitions and art residencies, and since 2024, I’ve devoted myself to traditional frame-by-frame 2D animation. My passion lies in blending traditional art with modern animation techniques to bring unique stories to life.

  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Other

Work experience· 7 roles

Children's book illustrator · Private ClientAug 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos

Illustrator, Page design, book formatting

Freelance 2D Animator · Independent PracticeJan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 6 mos

Focused on traditional frame-by-frame 2D animation projects, including an animated music video for the song “De Noite” by VASCO.

Freelance Mural Painter · Independent PracticeJan 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

Executed commissioned mural paintings, adding large-scale artistic works to various spaces.

Freelance Painter · Independent PracticeJan 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Freelance Digital and Mixed Media Analog Illustrator · Independent PracticeJan 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Freelance Tattoo Artist and Body Art Illustrator · Independent PracticeJan 2020 – Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Co-owner and artisan manufacturer · Phetalo Online ShopJan 2020 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs

Education

Painting degree · Fine Arts School of Porto University (FBAUP)2017 – 2021
Artistic School Diploma · Artistic School Soares dos Reis2013 – 2016

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