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I’m Patricia Shim, a Lisbon-based illustrator and costume designer with a passion for storytelling through images. My work spans books, theatre, film, and editorial projects, blending drawing, fashion, and design to bring characters and scenes to life. I thrive on collaborative projects and enjoy turning ideas into visually engaging narratives across media.
I love exploring new techniques and materials, whether I’m creating picture book assets, designing costumes for stage and screen, or developing decorative illustrations for ceramics and calendars. Curious, adaptable, and happy to wear many hats, I bring a friendly, collaborative approach to every project and enjoy contributing to diverse creative teams.
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
illustrator at self employment
April 3, 2019 - PresentGrant Recipient / Illustrator at Direção-Geral do Livro (DGLAB)
June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Creative writing grant for development of a comic book (12 months).
Illustrator at Associação para o Planeamento Familiar (APF) / CHAT PLUS project
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Illustration for the book Ela Quis Falar, part of the CHAT (Changing Attitudes) PLUS project funded by the European Commission.
Illustrator at OLI / Vista Alegre
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Illustration of a decorative ceramic piece based on the book A Água nas Mãos.
Illustrator at OLI
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024Illustration of a picture book titled A Água nas Mãos.
Illustrator at Miar association
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Illustration for a collaborative calendar for 2024.
Illustrator at MuschiMuschi studio, Berlin
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Illustration for a collaborative calendar for 2024.
Guest Artist - Graphic Work at Aguça magazine
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023Graphic contributions to the Armário section.
Artist at Ó!Galeria
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Group exhibition Incredibilis Animalibus.
Artist at Livraria Aberta
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Group exhibition 'Entre Aspas', curated by Lince Rebelo.
Illustrator at Inês Sancho
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023Creation of assets/illustrations to be animated for the series Fora de Série.
Illustrator at Miar Association
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Illustration for the 2023 calendar.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe at Ágata de Pinho / Crua e Porosa
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Costume design and wardrobe for the film production Crua e Porosa.
Illustrator at DóiDói
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022Launch of the illustrated book Nem todos podemos ser gatos.
Assistant Art Director / Costume Designer / Props Designer at Uma Pedra no Sapato
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Uk Kei (production by Leonor Teles).
Guest Artist at Gerador
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022Graphic work for the monthly magazine; piece 'O som delas como estrelas'.
Illustrator at Royal_cine / MUHNAC
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021Illustration for a film poster project.
Artist at Ó!Galeria
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Group exhibition 'No man’s an island'.
Illustrator at Teatro Aveirense
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Illustration for the music festival Culture in Times of (Un)certainty programme.
Guest Artist at MuschiMuschi studio
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021Feminist Queer Tarot deck illustration (Mushi mushi Tarot) for fundraising.
Illustrator at Herbes Folles
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021Poster campaign illustration.
Artist at Ó!Galeria
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021FLASH! group exhibition; four paintings commissioned.
Zine Publisher at Touch Deprivation
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021Launch of the self-published zine.
Illustrator at RizzasVeggies
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021Illustration + animation for a promotional campaign.
Illustrator at Ó!Galeria
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Christmas group exhibition.
Comic Artist / Illustrator at Marisa Matias campaign
November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020Water Cycle comic strip for presidential campaign (Bloco de Esquerda).
Illustrator & Designer at Catarina Maia / Ilustrário do Amor Próprio
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020Illustration for the book Ilustrário do Amor Próprio.
Illustrator at Página a Página / Edições Avante
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020Illustration and design for the book Nome de Flor.
Illustrator at Chica
July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020Cover illustration for single Brincar com o cão.
Illustrator at Collective Brew
June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020Beer can illustration for the PRIDE collection (Canada).
Member at Quarto-Escuro.Collective
May 1, 2020 - PresentJoined collective (2020–present).
Illustrator at Bricks Magazine
April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020Illustration for a page in a colouring book.
Illustrator at FLANZINE
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Issue 20: 'BODY' by João Pedro Azul.
Tattoo Artist at Iminente Festival
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019Guest artist tattooing at the Iminente Festival.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe at Artistas Unidos @ Teatro da Politécnica
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018Costumes and wardrobe for Portrait of an Arab Woman Looking at the Sea.
Costume Designer at Catarina Miranda / Júlio Resende
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018Costume design for Eurovision Song Festival entry – 'To smile I need nothing'.
Resident Artist at PÂN TA NO.studios
May 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Resident artist in a visual arts studio (2018–2020).
Guest Artist / Illustrator at FLANZINE
December 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Issue 16: theme SKIN.
Intern at Studio of designer Pedro Pedro
May 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016Professional internship.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe at Theatre Production – Porto / Rivoli
July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015Costumes and wardrobe for various theatre productions (A Noite Canta, By the Pool, Coeur pus, Judite).
Costume Designer at Film – Alexandra Ramos
June 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015Costumes for the short film By the Pool.
Costume Designer at Theatre – Bruno dos Reis
May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015Costumes for 'Coeur pus' and related theatre works.
Costume Designer at Theatre – Bruno dos Reis
March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015Theatre production 'Judite'.
Costume Assistant at Theatre – Sara Barbosa
February 1, 2015 - February 28, 2015Costumes for 'Medeia'.
Emerging Artist at Cão Danado
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Named 'Emerging Artist' for 2015/2016; costume design and making.
Theatre Wardrobe at Efémero / Estaleiro Teatral de Aveiro
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Theatre wardrobe for 'Eh-lá-Ô!'.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe at GUDI / Porto
July 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Fashion studies; early professional development in costume design.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe at Theatre – Bruno dos Reis
April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014Costumes (design and making) for theatre productions.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe at Theatre – Ana Salgueiro
February 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014Wardrobe for 'The Incredible Dream of the Bicycle Boy'.
Costume Designer / Wardrobe at Theatre – Vítor Correia
December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Costumes for 'Wanted: Princess'.
Dance / Performance at Olga Roriz
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013Dance performance featuring a repertoire by Olga Roriz.
Costume Designer at Theatre – João Fino / Bruno dos Reis
April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013Costumes for theatre production 'Auto da Barca do Homem'.
Costume Designer at Emmy Curl
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Costumes for Emmy Curl’s 2013 TOUR.
Costume Designer at Eurídice / Aveiro
November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012Costumes for theatre 'Nijinsky'.
Founder / Designer at JE EST UNE AUTRE
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014Clothing project founded; ongoing 2012–2014.
Education
Bachelor in Fashion Design at GUDI
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2026Course in Visual Narrative, taught by the director of the postgraduate programme in Illustration at Universidade Aberta, Lisbon at online by Inês Viegas Oliveira
March 16, 2026 - June 24, 2026Advanced Illustration Seminar at Ar.Co, Lisbon at Ar.Co, Lisbon
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Course in Children’s Illustration at Ar.Co, Lisbon at Ar.Co, Lisbon
April 15, 2026 - December 15, 2026Scientific and Humanities Course in Visual Arts at José Estevão Secondary School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Vocational Course in Fashion Design at GUDI, Porto
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Course in Children’s Illustration at Ar.Co, Lisbon
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Advanced Illustration Seminar at Ar.Co, Lisbon
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Course in Visual Narrative at Universidade Aberta, Lisbon
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail
Experience Level
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