Hi! I’m Lucas Maciel, a freelance illustrator based in Granada, Spain, focused on 2D art, character design, and visual storytelling. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve helped bring stories to life through clean line art, thoughtful composition, and consistent character work—especially for children’s publishing and editorial projects. I enjoy working from briefs and references, developing ideas from initial sketches to final illustrations, and collaborating closely with clients or editorial teams through revisions and deadlines. I’ve illustrated 200+ book pages and created book covers, and I’m always aiming for artwork that feels coherent, engaging, and ready for print or digital use.

Hi! I’m Lucas Maciel, a freelance illustrator based in Granada, Spain, focused on 2D art, character design, and visual storytelling. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve helped bring stories to life through clean line art, thoughtful composition, and consistent character work—especially for children’s publishing and editorial projects. I enjoy working from briefs and references, developing ideas from initial sketches to final illustrations, and collaborating closely with clients or editorial teams through revisions and deadlines. I’ve illustrated 200+ book pages and created book covers, and I’m always aiming for artwork that feels coherent, engaging, and ready for print or digital use.

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Hi! I’m Lucas Maciel, a freelance illustrator based in Granada, Spain, focused on 2D art, character design, and visual storytelling. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve helped bring stories to life through clean line art, thoughtful composition, and consistent character work—especially for children’s publishing and editorial projects.

I enjoy working from briefs and references, developing ideas from initial sketches to final illustrations, and collaborating closely with clients or editorial teams through revisions and deadlines. I’ve illustrated 200+ book pages and created book covers, and I’m always aiming for artwork that feels coherent, engaging, and ready for print or digital use.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator – Children's Publishing at Larousse Editorial
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Illustrated 200+ pages and created 2 children’s book covers for children’s publishing. Developed characters, scenes, and supporting illustrations based on editorial briefs while maintaining visual consistency and quality across large volumes. Delivered artwork according to editorial specifications and tight deadlines.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Punta y Pincel
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created 2D illustrations, character artwork, and personalized visuals for clients. Developed projects from initial sketch to final artwork using briefs and references, ensuring strong visual storytelling and consistency. Produced digital assets for social media, invitations, stationery, and digital products. Managed client communication, revisions, deadlines, and final delivery for multiple project types.

Education

Business Administration Technician at Victor García · 120-hour program
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services