I’m a practicing Portrait Artist with a Master's Degree in Architecture and 10 years of industry experience as Lead Designer, formulating research-backed concepts, 3D modeling and rendering. I also have 6 + years of experience in education at Monash University Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, leading Design Studios and Communication subjects where I taught design and illustration software such as Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite. I have held several exhibitions, conducted my own Live Drawing Classes, and run online workshops where I teach watercolour and gouache techniques. I've also had experience in web design, logo and branding design, including textile design. Currently, I'm illustrating a book. I’m an experienced professional, a confident speaker and knowledgeable across multiple styles and mediums. I really love to collaborate with and please clients.

anabellpaints

I’m a practicing Portrait Artist with a Master's Degree in Architecture and 10 years of industry experience as Lead Designer, formulating research-backed concepts, 3D modeling and rendering. I also have 6 + years of experience in education at Monash University Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, leading Design Studios and Communication subjects where I taught design and illustration software such as Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite. I have held several exhibitions, conducted my own Live Drawing Classes, and run online workshops where I teach watercolour and gouache techniques. I've also had experience in web design, logo and branding design, including textile design. Currently, I'm illustrating a book. I’m an experienced professional, a confident speaker and knowledgeable across multiple styles and mediums. I really love to collaborate with and please clients.

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I’m a practicing Portrait Artist with a Master’s Degree in Architecture and 10 years of industry experience as Lead Designer, formulating research-backed concepts, 3D modeling and rendering. I also have 6 + years of experience in education at Monash University Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, leading Design Studios and Communication subjects where I taught design and illustration software such as Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite. I have held several exhibitions, conducted my own Live Drawing Classes, and run online workshops where I teach watercolour and gouache techniques. I’ve also had experience in web design, logo and branding design, including textile design. Currently, I’m illustrating a book.

I’m an experienced professional, a confident speaker and knowledgeable across multiple styles and mediums. I really love to collaborate with and please clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Artist at Anabell Paints
January 1, 2020 - Present
Personal commissions for clients; Illustrations for children’s books; 150k+ followers across social platforms; Online painting courses - structures, demonstrations, video and audio editing, online publishing; Web design; Live drawing classes; Exhibition preparation, curation; Sales and online marketing
Teaching Associate at Monash University
November 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Creating a semester curriculum in line with the ambitions of the university’s course outlines; Preparing presentations and delivering course structure in a clear and methodical way; Providing feedback to student projects; Leading classes of up to 20 students; Monitoring the effectiveness of workshops and lectures to students; Collaborating with other tutoring to ensure correct marking standards across the studios
Architectural Designer at Zen Architects
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Worked on design development and documentation for residential; Created 3D visualisations and renders for client presentations; Contributed to feasibility studies and early-stage design reports; Supported submission processes for planning approvals and EOI’s; Gained hands-on experience with project coordination and consultant communication
Architectural Designer at Elenberg Fraser
September 30, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Lead the design of high-rise multi-residential towers; Created drawing packages and project research; 3D modeling, presentation boards, and concept development; Attended site visits to gain understanding of construction processes; Gained proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite; Met with clients to discuss design briefs and project goals; Delivered architectural drawings using Revit
Architectural Graduate at McBride Charles Ryan
June 30, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Assisted senior architects with drawing packages and project research for educational projects; Participated in model making, presentation boards, and concept development; Interior Design concept creation, mood and material boards and FF&E; Stayed up to date with emerging products and industry developments; Worked on several award winning competitions and EOI submissions; Student mentoring; Web Design of McBrideCharlesRyan.com.au

Education

Master of Architecture at Monash University, Caulfield
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Master of Architecture – Exchange Program at Monash University, Prato - Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Master of Architecture – Exchange Program at Monash University, Kobe - Japan
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor of Architectural Design at Monash University, Caulfield
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Master of Architecture
February 24, 2014 - November 11, 2016
Bacherlor of Architectural Design
February 7, 2011 - November 11, 2013
Women in Architecture Scholarship

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction
    paper Sample Work
    A series of illustrations and paintings made using a variety of techniques and mediums. Please check out more online at @anabellpaints