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Rafael De La Isla

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Hi, I’m Rafael De La Isla, a Chicago-based illustrator and artist who loves visual storytelling across tattoos, books, and film.

About

Hi, I’m Rafael De La Isla, a Chicago-based illustrator and artist who loves visual storytelling across tattoos, books, and film.
I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into bold, readable art with clean lines and a friendly, approachable vibe.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 32 roles

Tattoo Artist · Stained In Pain TattoosAug 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

Operating tattoo equipment; consulting with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking; keeping a clean and sterile workspace.

Tattoo Artist · Art Spirit TattoosJul 2024 – Jul 2024 · 1 mo

Operating tattoo equipment; consulting with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking; keeping a clean and sterile workspace.

Tattoo Artist · Art Spirit TattoosMay 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Operating tattoo equipment. Consult with customers to render the best tattoo design to their liking. Keeping a clean and sterile work environment.

Tattoo Artist · Dark Metal TattoosApr 2022 – Apr 2022 · 1 mo
Tattoo Artist · Dark Metal TattoosFeb 2021 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos
Tattoo Artist · Ivy League Art StudioFeb 2021 – Feb 2021 · 1 mo
Illustrator, Concept Artist · Paul the Planarian (Book) - FreelanceDec 2019 – Dec 2019 · 1 mo
Illustrator, Concept Artist · Alphamouse: An Adventure at the Tail End of the Obama Era (Book) - FreelanceDec 2019 – Dec 2019 · 1 mo

Education

BFA in Illustration · American Academy of Art2030 – 2014
BFA in Illustration · American Academy of Art2030 – 2014

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