I’m a 2D artist and illustrator with a warm, painterly style and a strong focus on character design and visual storytelling. My teaching background has shaped me into a patient, organized, adaptable creative who enjoys guiding ideas from sketches to finished pieces. I’m currently freelancing for Ziggurat and have written articles for 3D Total Publishing, with plans for future illustration releases. I bring curiosity, kindness, and a strong sense of narrative to every project and am excited to grow further in animation, illustration, and visual development.

Selene Chettoni

I’m a 2D artist and illustrator with a warm, painterly style and a strong focus on character design and visual storytelling. My teaching background has shaped me into a patient, organized, adaptable creative who enjoys guiding ideas from sketches to finished pieces. I’m currently freelancing for Ziggurat and have written articles for 3D Total Publishing, with plans for future illustration releases. I bring curiosity, kindness, and a strong sense of narrative to every project and am excited to grow further in animation, illustration, and visual development.

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I’m a 2D artist and illustrator with a warm, painterly style and a strong focus on character design and visual storytelling. My teaching background has shaped me into a patient, organized, adaptable creative who enjoys guiding ideas from sketches to finished pieces. I’m currently freelancing for Ziggurat and have written articles for 3D Total Publishing, with plans for future illustration releases. I bring curiosity, kindness, and a strong sense of narrative to every project and am excited to grow further in animation, illustration, and visual development.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Ziggurat
November 20, 2025 - Present
Created illustrations and visual assets for branding and social media, collaborating with the creative team to deliver clear, engaging visuals.
Writer/Illustrator at 3D Total
October 27, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Authoring a character turnaround article for Character Design Quarterly (2027). Developed structured, artist‑friendly explanations and examples.
Teacher of Art at Shenley Brook End School
September 1, 2021 - Present
Taught composition, colour theory, printmaking, and digital art. Designed project‑based lessons that simplify complex ideas.
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages at Shenley Brook End School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered engaging lessons in Spanish and French. Used creative methods such as gamification and digital tools. Tracked progress and adapted teaching to student needs.
Teaching Assistant (SEN) at The Walnuts School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Supported students with special educational needs. Helped them develop skills through personalised creative tasks. Encouraged independence and confidence.

Education

PGCE in education at Leicester University
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Bachelor in Modern Foreign Languages at University of Pisa
September 1, 2011 - October 25, 2017
PGCE, Secondary Education at University of Leicester
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
BA in Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Università di Pisa
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Courses & Training: Character Design for Animation; Digital Background Painting; 2D Animation in Procreate; Dreams at Courses & Training
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Honorable Mention, Character Design Competition
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Winner, Italian Illustration Competition
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

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