Hi, I’m Helena Cabanillas, a concept artist and 2D illustrator driven by storytelling and playful visuals. I collaborate with editors, publishers, and game teams to create engaging characters, environments, and cover art for books and games, delivering cohesive art that supports the narrative and mood of the project. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals for editorial, children's literature, and interactive experiences. I’m comfortable working under tight deadlines and enjoy blending a friendly, approachable style with strong composition and storytelling to bring projects to life.

Helena Cabanillas

Hi, I’m Helena Cabanillas, a concept artist and 2D illustrator driven by storytelling and playful visuals. I collaborate with editors, publishers, and game teams to create engaging characters, environments, and cover art for books and games, delivering cohesive art that supports the narrative and mood of the project. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals for editorial, children's literature, and interactive experiences. I’m comfortable working under tight deadlines and enjoy blending a friendly, approachable style with strong composition and storytelling to bring projects to life.

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Hi, I’m Helena Cabanillas, a concept artist and 2D illustrator driven by storytelling and playful visuals. I collaborate with editors, publishers, and game teams to create engaging characters, environments, and cover art for books and games, delivering cohesive art that supports the narrative and mood of the project.

I love turning ideas into vivid visuals for editorial, children’s literature, and interactive experiences. I’m comfortable working under tight deadlines and enjoy blending a friendly, approachable style with strong composition and storytelling to bring projects to life.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead 2D Artist at Festival de Sitges
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Lead 2D artist for the Sitges festival, creating visual art and character designs for festival materials; contributed to a project titled 'The Case of The Accident That Started the Fire' for Helena Cabanillas.
Concept Artist
January 1, 2025 - Present
Concept art and character design work for various projects.
Illustrator at Penguin Random House
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Illustrations for Penguin Random House publications (2021, 2022, 2024)
Game Artist at Rhythm Jam
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Artwork for Monkey Pong
Game Illustrator at RebornPlanets
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Cover illustration for the game Spark of Nature

Education

Graphic Arts Degree at Escuela Joso
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Industrial Art / Design at Escola d'Art La Industrial
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Concept Art Masters Degree at Escuela Joso
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
CFGM Gràfica Interactiva at Escola Groc Art Gràfic
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
at Escola Joso
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Master Concept Art at Escola Joso
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
CFGS Ilustración at Escola d’Art La Industrial
January 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other