I am a professional illustrator with a strong passion for creating original visual content, particularly through my own illustrations. Over the past year, I have worked on a variety of projects, including illustrating two children’s books as a freelance artist and serving as the concept artist for a new board game. I also developed an original children’s book from the ground up—overseeing the entire creative process from editorial design and layout, to illustration, and finally to the printing and publication of the finished work. Currently, I am focusing my career on the editorial and publishing side of illustration, pursuing an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. My experience also extends to assisting artists across multiple disciplines, including sculpture, drawing, and painting. Additionally, I have applied my creative skills to designing communication and promotional materials for educational institutions in collaboration with colleagues. Beyond this, I have actively participated in collaborative art projects, exhibitions, and creative competitions, continuously strengthening my craft as a visual artist and illustrator.

María Cerdán

I am a professional illustrator with a strong passion for creating original visual content, particularly through my own illustrations. Over the past year, I have worked on a variety of projects, including illustrating two children’s books as a freelance artist and serving as the concept artist for a new board game. I also developed an original children’s book from the ground up—overseeing the entire creative process from editorial design and layout, to illustration, and finally to the printing and publication of the finished work. Currently, I am focusing my career on the editorial and publishing side of illustration, pursuing an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. My experience also extends to assisting artists across multiple disciplines, including sculpture, drawing, and painting. Additionally, I have applied my creative skills to designing communication and promotional materials for educational institutions in collaboration with colleagues. Beyond this, I have actively participated in collaborative art projects, exhibitions, and creative competitions, continuously strengthening my craft as a visual artist and illustrator.

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I am a professional illustrator with a strong passion for creating original visual content, particularly through my own illustrations.

Over the past year, I have worked on a variety of projects, including illustrating two children’s books as a freelance artist and serving as the concept artist for a new board game.

I also developed an original children’s book from the ground up—overseeing the entire creative process from editorial design and layout, to illustration, and finally to the printing and publication of the finished work.

Currently, I am focusing my career on the editorial and publishing side of illustration, pursuing an MA in Children’s Book Illustration.

My experience also extends to assisting artists across multiple disciplines, including sculpture, drawing, and painting. Additionally, I have applied my creative skills to designing communication and promotional materials for educational institutions in collaboration with colleagues. Beyond this, I have actively participated in collaborative art projects, exhibitions, and creative competitions, continuously strengthening my craft as a visual artist and illustrator.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Artist at JustMad
March 1, 2025 - Present
Presented a selection of my artwork at an art fair located in Madrid, engaging with the local art community and collectors.
Visual Artist at La Zona Gallery
December 1, 2024 - Present
Showcased a selection of my artwork at an art gallery located in the heart of Madrid, presenting creative pieces to the public in a professional gallery setting.
Communication and Promotion Intern at Highlands School Los Fresnos
January 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Managed the communication and promotion of the school's image in a playful and educational environment. Utilized social media, designed and created visual content—including original illustrations—and organized various events. Additional responsibilities included video-making.
Assistant Teacher in Engraving Workshops at Francisco de Vitoria University
January 1, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Supported teaching and organization in engraving workshops, helping students and participants develop their skills over a two-year period.
Assistant in Creative Spaces at Francisco de Vitoria University
January 1, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Assisted various artists in their creative processes during collaborative workshops. Engaged with multiple disciplines including sculpture, drawing, and painting to support artistic creation.
Collaborative Creator of 'Menina' Art Project at Meninas Madrid Gallery / Francisco de Vitoria University
October 31, 2022 - August 2, 2025
Participated in the design and development of a 'Menina' for the Francisco de Vitoria University institution, contributing creative ideas and visual execution.

Education

Fine Arts + Digital Artistic Creation at Francisco de Vitoria University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma on Social Sciences at Tuam Mercy School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma on Social Sciences at Fuenllana School
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
MA Children ´s Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University
September 22, 2025 - February 1, 2027

Qualifications

Academic Excellence Scholarship (80%)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Academic Excellence Scholarship (80%)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
    Alice´s Dream
    Alice´s Dream book is a personal project of adapting the original story of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" (1871) by Lewis Carroll into a children's story, involving the development of own illustrations and the editorial design of the publication made.
    SNOWBOUND Action cards illustrations
    Collaborated as a freelance artist in the creative process of a startup boardgames
    SNOWBOUND characters concept
    Collaborated as a freelance artist in the creative process of a new startup boardgames, bringing into life, among all, the essence of each character.
    Adivina Quien Soy
    Collaborated as an illustrator on Clarisa Pérez editorial project, an independent writer, of her own original story.
    MONSTRANSFORMERS
    Collaborated as a freelance illustrator on Clarisa Pérez editorial project, an independent writer, of her own original story. I had the opportunity to create from scratch the image of its characters on their concept process, as well as the composition of the final illustrations of the book.