For my final English project, I created In Sight, a graphic novel developed from three personal essays exploring my experience growing up as the eleventh child in a large family, the evolution of my perception over recent years, and my journey as an artist. Attached is a 30-page sample from one of the chapters. Please find the sample in this link:
https://www.twine.net/signin
Carmen Mantica
- Nicaragua
- 2 projects
I'm Carmen Mantica, a Nicaragua-based artist, illustrator, and writer who splits my time between Houston and Nicaragua.
About
I’m Carmen Mantica, a Nicaragua-based artist, illustrator, and writer who splits my time between Houston and Nicaragua. I work across painting, illustration, printmaking, mixed media, and graphic storytelling to explore narrative, emotional atmosphere, and visual experimentation through color and figurative imagery.
Inspired by personal experiences, cultural identity, and the world around me, my emotionally driven work gives voices to stories and identities by weaving memory, place, and imagination into visually expressive scenes.
- Joined May 2026
Skills· 9
Languages
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
Projects · 2
Work experience
Independent Illustrator & Creative Entrepreneur · Self-employed (Houston, TX / Managua, Nicaragua)Oct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
Developed and independently sold original print collections inspired by architecture, university culture, and Nicaraguan landscapes, selling over 80 prints across two Rice University market events. Licensed an original artwork to Rice University for an official department event, with the artwork adapted into tote bag merchandise. Created and sold Nicaragua-inspired prints through OK Store, a home and lifestyle retailer in Nicaragua. Produced commissioned portraits and illustrations while independently managing production coordination, branding, photography, and merchandising presentation. Installation & Exhibition Experience: Participated in the Magpie Senior Exhibition through collaborative installation, exhibition preparation, and curatorial coordination; assisted with artwork presentation, spatial arrangement, and gallery prep within a public exhibition setting. Featured Artist for RD2 Magazine in Houston (August 2025).
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing) · Rice University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Dramatic Arts (Studio Art Concentration) · Rice University2030 – 2026
Minor in Entrepreneurship · Rice University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Double major in Studio Art & English; Minor in Entrepreneurship) · Rice University2030 – 2026
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