With over two decades in illustration, Federico Fernández moves effortlessly between digital and traditional techniques, crafting visuals that blend soul, concept, and style. As an art director and creative, he’s brought countless ideas to life with a unique mix of precision and playfulness. For the past 15 years, he’s also been a passionate professor of illustration, graphic and authorial design at several universities in Medellín, Colombia, inspiring new generations of artists to experiment fearlessly, think visually, and keep curiosity at the heart of every project. Federico doesn’t just make images, he builds worlds that stay with you.

Federico Fernández Gärtner

With over two decades in illustration, Federico Fernández moves effortlessly between digital and traditional techniques, crafting visuals that blend soul, concept, and style. As an art director and creative, he’s brought countless ideas to life with a unique mix of precision and playfulness. For the past 15 years, he’s also been a passionate professor of illustration, graphic and authorial design at several universities in Medellín, Colombia, inspiring new generations of artists to experiment fearlessly, think visually, and keep curiosity at the heart of every project. Federico doesn’t just make images, he builds worlds that stay with you.

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With over two decades in illustration, Federico Fernández moves effortlessly between digital and traditional techniques, crafting visuals that blend soul, concept, and style. As an art director and creative, he’s brought countless ideas to life with a unique mix of precision and playfulness. For the past 15 years, he’s also been a passionate professor of illustration, graphic and authorial design at several universities in Medellín, Colombia, inspiring new generations of artists to experiment fearlessly, think visually, and keep curiosity at the heart of every project. Federico doesn’t just make images, he builds worlds that stay with you.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

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Education

Graphic Design at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2010
Master's in Visual Arts at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellín
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

31st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, Certificate of Excellence
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Selected exhibition artist BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery, London, UK
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Selected exhibition artist Figurativas 2020 Award, Museu Europeu D’Art Moderno, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Selected exhibition artist Figurativas 2021 Award, Museu Europeu D’Art Moderno, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

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