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Nicole Bustamante is an illustrator and visual artist based in São Paulo, Brazil.
She works across a range of manual techniques, often combining them with digital processes to create detailed and cohesive illustrations. Her practice is informed by pop surrealism, art nouveau, vintage aesthetics, and themes drawn from nature, animals, literature, and fantasy.
Her work has been exhibited and published internationally, including in the United States, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgrade, Japan, China, and South Korea.
Nicole’s illustrations have received recognition from the Brazil Design Award, Latin American Design Award, Hiii Illustration Awards, World Illustration Award, and Lürzer’s Archive 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2025
Independent illustrator delivering client work in fashion and advertising, employing handmade techniques and collaborating with small brands and independent artists.
Founder / Owner at Nicole Bustamante-Vegan Goods
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Launched a vegan clothing brand in a small collaborative space; pioneered vegan fashion in Brazil and supported slow-fashion, with ongoing online activity evolving into an artist-focused store.
Art Director at Árvore.ag
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Created and unfolded visual concepts for graphic materials and showcases for Malwee and its sub-brands.
Graphic Designer at BAMBOO & CO
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Creation and illustration of key visuals and their developments.
Art Assistant at Árvore.ag
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Illustration for textile clients and partner agencies following internal briefs; SPFW was a major client.
Intern at 3:16
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Development of key visuals and support on ongoing projects.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Jr. Art Director at Árvore.ag
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Role varied by client with emphasis on printing; coordinated local fixed client Sidewalk’s collection and product aspects.
Intern at Árvore.ag
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Assisted team and illustrated elements for graphic materials, with strong focus on textile clients such as Cavalera, V-ROM, Rainha, Cantão, and others.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2025
Freelance illustration work for fashion, advertising, and editorial projects, collaborating with clients and agencies.
Small business owner at Nicole Bustamante-Vegan Goods
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Launched a vegan clothing brand in 2014, developed partnerships with small businesses and independent artists; promoted vegan fashion and inclusive representation.
Art Director at Árvore.ag
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Created and unfolded visual concepts for graphic materials and showcases for Malwee and sub-brands.
Graphic Designer at BAMBOO & CO
November 30, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Created key visuals and illustrations for brand campaigns and textile clients.
Art Assistant at Árvore.ag
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Illustration for textile clients and advertising agencies with emphasis on printing and local clients.
Intern at 3:16
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Development of key visuals.
Graphic Designer/ Illustrator/ Art Director Jr. at Árvore.ag
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Performed design & illustration work with emphasis on printing; coordinated local fixed client Sidewalk collection/product.
Intern at Árvore.ag
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Assisted team and illustrated elements for textile clients including Cantão and others.

Education

Postgraduate in Illustration at EBAC - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor in Industrial Design (Visual Programming) at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Postgraduate / Illustration at EBAC - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor / Industrial Design (Visual Programming) at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Brazil Design Award 2021 - Bronze (Illustration) for ReAlices Narrativas ArteVisuais
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Latin American Design Award 2022 - Silver (LAD) for ReAlices Narrativas ArteVisuais
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Brazil Design Award 2022 - Bronze (Illustration) for Alice in Wonderland PaperDoll
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Latin American Design Award 2023 - Bronze (LAD) for Alice in Wonderland PaperDoll
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
World Illustration Awards 2023 - Shortlist (Self Initiated) for The Masque of the Red Death
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
World Illustration Awards 2023 - Shortlist (Huion Digital Innovation Award) for The Masque of the Red Death
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other, Manufacturing