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Hi! I'm Reinier Castellanos, a passionate digital artist specializing in expressive character design and storytelling through illustration. Currently, I'm nearing the completion of my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts with an Animation Track at Florida International University. Throughout my studies and independent projects, I've developed my skills in creating polished, emotion-driven artwork that resonates with audiences. I enjoy exploring various rendering techniques like cel-shading and painterly styles to maintain a consistent and engaging visual style. I’m also involved in digital marketing illustration, applying humor and exaggeration to create memorable visuals for campaign goals. Beyond creating art, I love helping my peers improve their digital illustration skills through tutoring and support.…Hi! I'm Reinier Castellanos, a passionate digital artist specializing in expressive character design and storytelling through illustration. Currently, I'm nearing the completion of my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts with an Animation Track at Florida International University. Throughout my studies and independent projects, I've developed my skills in creating polished, emotion-driven artwork that resonates with audiences. I enjoy exploring various rendering techniques like cel-shading and painterly styles to maintain a consistent and engaging visual style. I’m also involved in digital marketing illustration, applying humor and exaggeration to create memorable visuals for campaign goals. Beyond creating art, I love helping my peers improve their digital illustration skills through tutoring and support.

Reinier Castellanos

Illustrator, Animator, Character Designer, +2

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Hi! I'm Reinier Castellanos, a passionate digital artist specializing in expressive character design and storytelling through illustration. Currently, I'm nearing the completion of my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts with an Animation Track at Florida International University. Throughout my studies and independent projects, I've developed my skills in creating polished, emotion-driven artwork that resonates with audiences. I enjoy exploring various rendering techniques like cel-shading and painterly styles to maintain a consistent and engaging visual style. I’m also involved in digital marketing illustration, applying humor and exaggeration to create memorable visuals for campaign goals. Beyond creating art, I love helping my peers improve their digital illustration skills through tutoring and support.…Hi! I'm Reinier Castellanos, a passionate digital artist specializing in expressive character design and storytelling through illustration. Currently, I'm nearing the completion of my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts with an Animation Track at Florida International University. Throughout my studies and independent projects, I've developed my skills in creating polished, emotion-driven artwork that resonates with audiences. I enjoy exploring various rendering techniques like cel-shading and painterly styles to maintain a consistent and engaging visual style. I’m also involved in digital marketing illustration, applying humor and exaggeration to create memorable visuals for campaign goals. Beyond creating art, I love helping my peers improve their digital illustration skills through tutoring and support.

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Hi! I’m Reinier Castellanos, a passionate digital artist specializing in expressive character design and storytelling through illustration. Currently, I’m nearing the completion of my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts with an Animation Track at Florida International University. Throughout my studies and independent projects, I’ve developed my skills in creating polished, emotion-driven artwork that resonates with audiences.

I enjoy exploring various rendering techniques like cel-shading and painterly styles to maintain a consistent and engaging visual style. I’m also involved in digital marketing illustration, applying humor and exaggeration to create memorable visuals for campaign goals. Beyond creating art, I love helping my peers improve their digital illustration skills through tutoring and support.

Skills

Advertising Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Advertising Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Thesis Digital Illustrator at Florida International University Exhibitions

May 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Produced a year-long digital illustration project focusing on expressive, character-driven portraiture and storytelling. Showcased work publicly with over 20 attendees and received critiques from faculty and peers. Explored advanced rendering techniques such as cel-shading, painterly, and grayscale-to-color to develop a polished, consistent style over two thesis exhibitions held in 2023 and 2025.

Digital Marketing Illustrator (Self-Directed)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Designed humorous, exaggerated mock campaign visuals depicting professionals dealing with audiovisual equipment frustrations for a LinkedIn-style marketing campaign. Focused on emotional readability and maintaining a unified, consistent visual style for branding purposes from 2024 onwards.

Peer Support & Informal Tutor (Digital Illustration) at Florida International University

January 1, 2021 - Present

Provided peer support and tutoring in digital illustration fundamentals including facial construction, anatomy, shading, and emotion-driven storytelling. Assisted classmates in Adobe Photoshop workflows by delivering accessible, step-by-step instruction between 2021 and 2025.

Independent Illustrator

January 1, 2019 - Present

Created original and fanart digital illustrations emphasizing emotional expression, humor, and relatable character scenarios. Developed multi-stage works from sketch to final render, ensuring clean proportions and stylistic consistency. Produced illustrations adaptable for digital platforms and marketing contexts from 2019 through to present.