Hi, I'm María Paula Castellano! I was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, but I live in Florida now and I love it. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, and I am also an Illustrator. Through these mediums, I love creating art about things that I love like animals, nature, books, movies, TV shows, theme parks, and anything whimsical and fun!

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Hi, I'm María Paula Castellano! I was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, but I live in Florida now and I love it. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, and I am also an Illustrator. Through these mediums, I love creating art about things that I love like animals, nature, books, movies, TV shows, theme parks, and anything whimsical and fun!

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Hi, I’m María Paula Castellano!

I was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, but I live in Florida now and I love it. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, and I am also an Illustrator. Through these mediums, I love creating art about things that I love like animals, nature, books, movies, TV shows, theme parks, and anything whimsical and fun!

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art & Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
I have worked with over 400 word-of-mouth clients to develop custom art pieces. Projects included wedding invitations, illustrations, portraits (family, pet, single), character design, business cards, logos, and postcards.
Retail Artist
January 1, 2018 - Present
Printed, cut, and prepared over 50 art prints to be sold at Pop Culture Soda Shoppe in Clermont, FL. Printed, cut, and prepared about 30 art prints to be sold at Prometheus Esoteric in Winter Park, FL, for their “Swords and Sorcery” Fantasy event. Disney's Hollywood Studios Hispanic Heritage Month Expo Passport October 2024. Worked closely with leaders to create a passport celebrating Hispanic culture for cast members to take as a token from the expo.
Content Creator at Revlon
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Created concept art, makeup, filmed and edited a video for Revlon to promote their makeup products.
Content Creator at Pair Eyewear
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Created concept art, makeup, filmed and edited a video for Pair Eyewear to promote their magnetic frames.
Passport/Expo Designer at Disney's Hollywood Studios
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Worked with leaders to create a passport celebrating Hispanic culture for cast members to take as a token from the expo.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Julio Árraga Art School of Fine Arts
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Watercolor Certificate at Zulia's Contemporary Art Museum (MACZUL)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Watercolor Certificate
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

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