Passionate visual artist and animator with a Master’s degree in animation and a strong foundation in fine arts. Specialized in watercolour and oil painting, with extensive experience in portraiture, human anatomy, and landscape painting. Experienced in both traditional and digital media, including collage and short-form motion projects. Dedicated and hard-working, committed to continuous creative growth in animation and visual development.

Sophia Arrighi

Passionate visual artist and animator with a Master’s degree in animation and a strong foundation in fine arts. Specialized in watercolour and oil painting, with extensive experience in portraiture, human anatomy, and landscape painting. Experienced in both traditional and digital media, including collage and short-form motion projects. Dedicated and hard-working, committed to continuous creative growth in animation and visual development.

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Passionate visual artist and animator with a Master’s degree in animation and a strong foundation in fine arts. Specialized in watercolour and oil painting, with extensive experience in portraiture, human anatomy, and landscape painting.

Experienced in both traditional and digital media, including collage and short-form motion projects. Dedicated and hard-working, committed to continuous creative growth in animation and visual development.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant / Art-related Assistant at Maxo — Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Responsible for hand-painted artworks and custom pieces produced for gallery exhibitions and clients, creating original oil and watercolour works. Contributed to exhibition preparation and artistic production processes. Taught art classes for adults and children, developing lesson plans in drawing, watercolour, and painting; guided students in creative expression and technical development. Planned and organized large group events presented and explained exhibitions to children and adult visitors, supporting gallery operations and educational activities. Assisted with exhibition setup and visitor engagement.
Gallery Assistant / Gallery Assistant (Maxo — Barcelona, Spain) at Maxo
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Produced and prepared hand-painted artworks and custom pieces for gallery exhibitions and client requests. Created original oil and watercolour works for exhibition preparation and artistic production processes. Assisted with teaching art classes to adults and children, including lesson planning and guided instruction in drawing, watercolour and painting techniques. Organised and presented large group events and explained exhibitions to children and adult visitors. Supported gallery operations including set-up and visitor engagement.
Gallery Assistant at Arte — Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Supported hand-painted artwork preparation and client/gallery needs, assisting with production processes and exhibition-related tasks. Assisted in education and visitor engagement activities where required.
Gallery Assistant / Teaching and Exhibition Support (Artea — Melbourne, Australia) at Artea
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Contributed to artistic production and exhibition-related preparation, with experience in both traditional and mixed media workflows. Supported visitor engagement and exhibition presentation, and assisted with educational activities and guided creative sessions for visitors.
Gallery Assistant / Central de Proceso assistant (art/process support) at Central de Procesos — Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assisted with artwork and exhibition preparation tasks and supported educational activities as part of gallery operations and processes.
Central de Procesos — Arts/Support (Buenos Aires, Argentina) at Central de Procesos
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported arts and creative processes within the organisation, contributing to production, preparation and education-related activities connected to exhibitions and creative work.

Education

Master’s degree in Illustration and Animation at Barcelona Design School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Fine Arts Studies (Human Anatomy in Oil and Charcoal) at Barcelona Academy of Arts
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Watercolour Specialization Program at Watercolour Society of Catalonia
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at P.A.P.I.S.E. (Instituto) ?
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree in Illustration and Animation at Barcelonа Design School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Fine Arts Studies (Human Anatomy in Oil and Charcoal) at Barcelona Academy of Arts
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Watercolour Specialization Program at Watercolour Society of Catalonia
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Art at Paisis — Buenos Aires
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other