Hi, I’m Francesca, a California-based freelance artist specializing in traditional painting, illustration, and character design. I love creating and working with teams to help projects come to life! I enjoy fun, colorful, experimental pieces that audiences feel connected to. I have an array of traditional skills from water color to pencil, and I love digital as well! I can collaborate with teams, communicate and manage my own freelance projects! I have a small business where I work on new ideas and new designs very often, but its so fun! Im very flexible to styles and changes, adapting is a good challenge that helps me learn.

Francesca Perez

Hi, I’m Francesca, a California-based freelance artist specializing in traditional painting, illustration, and character design. I love creating and working with teams to help projects come to life! I enjoy fun, colorful, experimental pieces that audiences feel connected to. I have an array of traditional skills from water color to pencil, and I love digital as well! I can collaborate with teams, communicate and manage my own freelance projects! I have a small business where I work on new ideas and new designs very often, but its so fun! Im very flexible to styles and changes, adapting is a good challenge that helps me learn.

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Hi, I’m Francesca, a California-based freelance artist specializing in traditional painting, illustration, and character design. I love creating and working with teams to help projects come to life! I enjoy fun, colorful, experimental pieces that audiences feel connected to. I have an array of traditional skills from water color to pencil, and I love digital as well!

I can collaborate with teams, communicate and manage my own freelance projects! I have a small business where I work on new ideas and new designs very often, but its so fun! Im very flexible to styles and changes, adapting is a good challenge that helps me learn.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist
January 1, 2017 - Present
Current freelance artist: Commissions from personal clients & companies; Traditional painting, drawing, or designing; Background/Layout Artist for student films: Pinned(2025) & Time Hunter(2025); Character Artist for student project: Time Hunter (2025); Resident Artist at Lucky Roaster’s Coffee (2025).
Gallery Experience at Summer Arts Italy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Participated in gallery experience as part of the Summer Arts Italy program.
Showcase Participant at CSU Golleher Alumni House SAA Showcases
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Showcase participation at CSU Golleher Alumni House (SAA Show Case).
Artist Showcase Participant at Lucky Roaster’s Coffee
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Artist showcase at Lucky Roaster’s Coffee.
Volunteer at Priceless Pets Rescue
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Clean Enclosures (dogs & cats); Feed & Groom animals; Daily dog walking; Advocated for adopting animals.

Education

High School Diploma at Monrovia High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

BFA Illustration
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Associate of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Associate of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services