I am Candela, also known as Kande, a 24 year old professional 2D Artist - Illustrator from Buenos Aires, Argentina currently majoring in Digital Arts and Animation. I have over 5 years of experience working as a freelance artist and 2 years of working for animation studios as a background and color artist. While I am confident in my skills as an illustrator, I am someone who believes there’s always plenty of room to grow and improve. This is why I’m always open to receive and listen to criticism I am someone who’s also used to work with teams, so communication and solidarity with my teammates always comes easy to me, as well as being something I prioritze while working.…

Candela Bestilleiro

I am Candela, also known as Kande, a 24 year old professional 2D Artist - Illustrator from Buenos Aires, Argentina currently majoring in Digital Arts and Animation. I have over 5 years of experience working as a freelance artist and 2 years of working for animation studios as a background and color artist. While I am confident in my skills as an illustrator, I am someone who believes there’s always plenty of room to grow and improve. This is why I’m always open to receive and listen to criticism I am someone who’s also used to work with teams, so communication and solidarity with my teammates always comes easy to me, as well as being something I prioritze while working.…

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I am Candela, also known as Kande, a 24 year old professional 2D Artist - Illustrator from Buenos Aires, Argentina currently majoring in Digital Arts and Animation. I have over 5 years of experience working as a freelance artist and 2 years of working for animation studios as a background and color artist.

While I am confident in my skills as an illustrator, I am someone who believes there’s always plenty of room to grow and improve. This is why I’m always open to receive and listen to criticism

I am someone who’s also used to work with teams, so communication and solidarity with my teammates always comes easy to me, as well as being something I prioritze while working.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Artist at Que Ruede Animation Studios
April 1, 2023 - Present
Efficiently painted and delivered over 30 still frames and backgrounds for an 8-minute frame-by-frame animation in less than two weeks. Adapted and interpreted the art director's and client's vision and style.
Background Artist at QueRuede Animation Studio
March 1, 2025 - Present
Efficiently painted and delivered over 30 still frames and backgrounds for an 8 minute frame-by-frame animation in less than two weeks. Adapted and interpreted without problem to both the Art Director and client's vision and style. Productively implemented the constructive criticism provided by my peers.
Concept Artist at Universidad Nacional de La Matanza
April 10, 2023 - Present
Efficiently painted and delivered over 30 still frames and backgrounds for an 8-minute frame-by-frame animation in less than two weeks.
Background Artist at QueRuede Animation Studio
February 27, 2025 - Present

Education

Associate's Degree in Animation and Digital Art at National University of La Matanza
April 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Associate’s Degree in Animation and Digital Art at National University of La Matanza
April 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Associate's Degree in Animation and Digital Art at National University of La Matanza
April 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Associate's Degree in Animation and Digital Art at National University of La Matanza
April 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025

Qualifications

Featured in the end credits of a documentary
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Chosen for a Character Design Exposition
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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