I'm Samantha Cabreño, a freelance storyboard artist and illustrator focused on visual storytelling for graphic novels, film, and private clients. I enjoy collaborating with authors and studios to craft clear narratives through page layout, character design, and expressive visuals. When I'm not drafting boards or illustrations, I explore new tools and workflows to keep projects on track and visually engaging.

Samantha Cabreño

I'm Samantha Cabreño, a freelance storyboard artist and illustrator focused on visual storytelling for graphic novels, film, and private clients. I enjoy collaborating with authors and studios to craft clear narratives through page layout, character design, and expressive visuals. When I'm not drafting boards or illustrations, I explore new tools and workflows to keep projects on track and visually engaging.

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I’m Samantha Cabreño, a freelance storyboard artist and illustrator focused on visual storytelling for graphic novels, film, and private clients. I enjoy collaborating with authors and studios to craft clear narratives through page layout, character design, and expressive visuals.

When I’m not drafting boards or illustrations, I explore new tools and workflows to keep projects on track and visually engaging.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator at Agos
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Illustrator for the graphic novel Hell Forged; responsible for page layout and developing the project’s visual style to support the narrative based on the author’s vision.
Storyboard Artist at Indie Studio / Private Client
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced storyboard sequences for a short-film project; managed storytelling for narrative clarity based on the project’s vision.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services