María Cerdán

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

About

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.

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Other

Projects · 5

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.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Concept Artist

Collaborated as a freelance artist in the creative process of a new startup boardgames, bringing into life, among all, the essence of each character.

  • Concept Artist
  • Illustrator

Collaborated as an illustrator on Clarisa Pérez editorial project, an independent writer, of her own original story.

  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Concept Artist

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.

  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Concept Artist

Work experience· 6 roles

Visual Artist · JustMadMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Presented a selection of my artwork at an art fair located in Madrid, engaging with the local art community and collectors.

Visual Artist · La Zona GalleryDec 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

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 · Highlands School Los FresnosJan 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

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 · Francisco de Vitoria UniversityJan 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Assistant in Creative Spaces · Francisco de Vitoria UniversityJan 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Collaborative Creator of 'Menina' Art Project · Meninas Madrid Gallery / Francisco de Vitoria UniversityOct 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education

Fine Arts + Digital Artistic Creation · Francisco de Vitoria University2020 – 2024
High School Diploma on Social Sciences · Tuam Mercy School2018 – 2019
High School Diploma on Social Sciences · Fuenllana School2019 – 2020
MA Children ´s Book Illustration · Anglia Ruskin University2025 – 2027

Certifications and awards

Academic Excellence Scholarship (80%)2020 – 2023
Academic Excellence Scholarship (80%)2020 – 2023

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