I am an illustrator and all round creative driven by a passion for storytelling, emotion, and cultural connection. Through bold characters, expressive visuals, and vibrant colors, I explore themes of identity, imagination, and heritage often blending traditional influences with contemporary styles. Whether I'm designing for children's books, animation, or digital platforms, my goal is to create art that resonates, inspires, and builds bridges between people and stories.

Tunde Adebona

I am an illustrator and all round creative driven by a passion for storytelling, emotion, and cultural connection. Through bold characters, expressive visuals, and vibrant colors, I explore themes of identity, imagination, and heritage often blending traditional influences with contemporary styles. Whether I'm designing for children's books, animation, or digital platforms, my goal is to create art that resonates, inspires, and builds bridges between people and stories.

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I am an illustrator and all round creative driven by a passion for storytelling, emotion, and cultural connection.

Through bold characters, expressive visuals, and vibrant colors, I explore themes of identity, imagination, and heritage often blending traditional influences with contemporary styles. Whether I’m designing for children’s books, animation, or digital platforms, my goal is to create art that resonates, inspires, and builds bridges between people and stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator (Contract) at NABU Global
August 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Created main characters and full book illustrations for children's literacy projects. Participated in world read aloud day, reading to schoolchildren. Delivered culturally rich, engaging visuals for global literacy programs.
Character Designer (Contract) at TAEPS Animation Studios
June 30, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Designed original characters in line with existing animation style. Produced full character turnarounds for production use.
Illustrator & Collaborator at Global Kidz House
August 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025
Developed visuals for books and campaigns, specializing in afrocentric and emotional storytelling. Taught kids how to draw using simplified shapes.
Illustrator (Contract) at NABU Global
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Created main characters and full book illustrations for children's literacy projects; participated in World Read Aloud Day; delivered culturally rich, engaging visuals for global literacy programs.
Illustrator & Collaborator at Global Kidz House
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Developed visuals for books and campaigns; specialized in Afrocentric storytelling and emotional storytelling; taught kids how to draw using simplified shapes.

Education

B.Tech at Federal University of Technology Minna
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
B.Tech: Remote Sensing at Federal University of Technology Minna
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Masters of Arts in View at Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UNISZA)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services