Hi! I'm Kaiden Caldera, a freelance illustrator focusing on semi-realism figurative work, character design, merchandising, and mural painting. I run Space Fruit Shop, an online shop for original and fan-made merchandise since 2013, and I travel to events to connect with clients and fans in person as well. I love collaborating with brands and communities to bring ideas to life through bold visuals and thoughtful design. As a working artist, I've helped create city banners for the City of Tempe, assisted on murals with New School for the Arts, and developed custom art for merchandise and commissions. I’m dedicated to learning, growing, and turning imaginative concepts into tangible art that resonates with people.

Kaiden Caldera

Hi! I'm Kaiden Caldera, a freelance illustrator focusing on semi-realism figurative work, character design, merchandising, and mural painting. I run Space Fruit Shop, an online shop for original and fan-made merchandise since 2013, and I travel to events to connect with clients and fans in person as well. I love collaborating with brands and communities to bring ideas to life through bold visuals and thoughtful design. As a working artist, I've helped create city banners for the City of Tempe, assisted on murals with New School for the Arts, and developed custom art for merchandise and commissions. I’m dedicated to learning, growing, and turning imaginative concepts into tangible art that resonates with people.

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Hi! I’m Kaiden Caldera, a freelance illustrator focusing on semi-realism figurative work, character design, merchandising, and mural painting. I run Space Fruit Shop, an online shop for original and fan-made merchandise since 2013, and I travel to events to connect with clients and fans in person as well. I love collaborating with brands and communities to bring ideas to life through bold visuals and thoughtful design.

As a working artist, I’ve helped create city banners for the City of Tempe, assisted on murals with New School for the Arts, and developed custom art for merchandise and commissions. I’m dedicated to learning, growing, and turning imaginative concepts into tangible art that resonates with people.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner & Illustrator at Space Fruit Shop
January 1, 2013 - October 29, 2025
Small business owner running an online shop selling original and fan-made merchandise; main artist and administrator in charge of paperwork and clientele; travels to events to sell merchandise in person.
Banner Artist at NEDCO
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Selected by the City of Tempe to design streetlight banners; collaborated with Tempe officials to determine themes and convey messages; consulted with long-standing Apache Boulevard merchants; produced three draft designs; the public voted on favorites; painted the final draft digitally and prepared files for printing.
Mural Assistant at New School for the Arts
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Assisted head of the art department with mural design, color picking, paint mixing, priming and sanding surfaces, and following designs to complete murals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art at California State University, Fullerton
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Associate of Arts in Studio Art at Saddleback College
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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