Hi, I’m Cinthya Espitia, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Barranquilla, Colombia. I have 6+ years of experience creating editorial illustrations, visual identities, and published books, and I work at the intersection of the poetic, the symbolic, and the handcrafted to bring conceptual depth and visual sensitivity to each project. I’ve contributed to Revista Bienestar Colsanitas, Bacánika, El Malpensante, and other national publishers, and I’ve earned recognition such as the Portafolio Distrital de Estímulos 2024. I collaborate remotely with cultural projects, editorial publishers, and purpose-driven brands, embracing every stage from concept to final artwork. In addition to client work, I lead workshops, publish zines, and mentor aspiring illustrators through community and cultural programs.

CINTHYA ESPITIA

Hi, I’m Cinthya Espitia, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Barranquilla, Colombia. I have 6+ years of experience creating editorial illustrations, visual identities, and published books, and I work at the intersection of the poetic, the symbolic, and the handcrafted to bring conceptual depth and visual sensitivity to each project. I’ve contributed to Revista Bienestar Colsanitas, Bacánika, El Malpensante, and other national publishers, and I’ve earned recognition such as the Portafolio Distrital de Estímulos 2024. I collaborate remotely with cultural projects, editorial publishers, and purpose-driven brands, embracing every stage from concept to final artwork. In addition to client work, I lead workshops, publish zines, and mentor aspiring illustrators through community and cultural programs.

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Hi, I’m Cinthya Espitia, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Barranquilla, Colombia. I have 6+ years of experience creating editorial illustrations, visual identities, and published books, and I work at the intersection of the poetic, the symbolic, and the handcrafted to bring conceptual depth and visual sensitivity to each project. I’ve contributed to Revista Bienestar Colsanitas, Bacánika, El Malpensante, and other national publishers, and I’ve earned recognition such as the Portafolio Distrital de Estímulos 2024.

I collaborate remotely with cultural projects, editorial publishers, and purpose-driven brands, embracing every stage from concept to final artwork. In addition to client work, I lead workshops, publish zines, and mentor aspiring illustrators through community and cultural programs.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Editorial Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Editorial illustrations for Revista Bienestar Colsanitas, Bacánika, Revista Huellas (Uninorte), El Malpensante, and El Heraldo. From concept to final artwork, I also developed a published children's book Marina, la sepulturera de algas (Editorial Círculo Abierto, 2021) and illustrated content for the national reading program Leer es mi cuento (2023). Additional work includes cover and interior illustrations for books published by Editorial Universidad del Norte, Destiempo Libros, and Letras Ilustradas; brand identity and illustrated content for Panadería Qilu; and design for colectiva Las Raras and agency Startusplab.
Workshop Facilitator — Illustration & Drawing at Museo de Arte Moderno de Barranquilla; Fundación Círculo Abierto; Karma Studio & others
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and led 10+ illustration and fanzine workshops for diverse audiences at cultural institutions and book fairs (Feria del Libro de Manizales 2023, Festival Épico 2022–2023). Delivered the editorial illustration talk Cuando el dibujo acompaña al texto at Feria del Libro de Manizales 2023. Also facilitated the Laboratorio de co-creación for Fundación de la Mujer (2024).
Independent Artist & Zine Publisher at Self-managed editorial projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Art direction, illustration, bookbinding and direct sales of zines and printed products at Feria Papel Caliente (Bogotá), El Faire (Medellín), and Feria del Libro de Manizales. Co-created illustrated products sold through independent editorial collectives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Universdidad del Atlántico
February 16, 2018 - December 7, 2023

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Industry Experience

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