Hi, I’m Fabio Paciulli, a 2D digital artist focused on illustration, background art, and visual development for games and comics. Over the years I’ve built a hands-on toolkit in matte painting, color theory, and concept art, delivering cinematic environments and character studies for publishers and studios. I pride myself on storytelling through detail, mood, and polished visuals, whether I’m painting skies, characters, or spreads for books and cards. I also love sharing knowledge as a teacher at Rainbow Academy, helping students master Photoshop, concept art, and digital painting. My freelance work spans Activision, DC Comics, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and various indie studios, always aiming for high-detail, story-driven visuals.…

Fabio Paciulli

Hi, I’m Fabio Paciulli, a 2D digital artist focused on illustration, background art, and visual development for games and comics. Over the years I’ve built a hands-on toolkit in matte painting, color theory, and concept art, delivering cinematic environments and character studies for publishers and studios. I pride myself on storytelling through detail, mood, and polished visuals, whether I’m painting skies, characters, or spreads for books and cards. I also love sharing knowledge as a teacher at Rainbow Academy, helping students master Photoshop, concept art, and digital painting. My freelance work spans Activision, DC Comics, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and various indie studios, always aiming for high-detail, story-driven visuals.…

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Hi, I’m Fabio Paciulli, a 2D digital artist focused on illustration, background art, and visual development for games and comics. Over the years I’ve built a hands-on toolkit in matte painting, color theory, and concept art, delivering cinematic environments and character studies for publishers and studios. I pride myself on storytelling through detail, mood, and polished visuals, whether I’m painting skies, characters, or spreads for books and cards.

I also love sharing knowledge as a teacher at Rainbow Academy, helping students master Photoshop, concept art, and digital painting. My freelance work spans Activision, DC Comics, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and various indie studios, always aiming for high-detail, story-driven visuals.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Photoshop and concept art teacher at Rainbow Academy - Digital Entertainment Academy per Animazione e Vfx
November 1, 2018 - Present
Photoshop and concept art teacher; teach digital illustration, matte painting, and concept art to students in Italy.
Freelance Illustrator at Immutable
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Freelance illustration for clients in publishing, games, and card art.
Freelance Illustrator at Activision
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Illustrations for video games, including card art and visuals.
Freelance Illustrator at DC Comics
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Illustrations for trading cards and related comics projects.
Freelance Illustrator at HRO Trading Cards
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Illustrations for trading cards for a tabletop fantasy card game.
Background Artist at Graphilm Entertainment
June 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Background art and matte painting for animated projects.
Freelance Illustrator at HERØ Projects
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Illustration for Fantasy-themed multiplayer CCG on blockchain.
Freelance Illustrator at Oaken Table Games
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Illustrations for a tabletop fantasy card game.
Background Artist at Sergio Bonelli Editore
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Background art for comics and related publications.
Concept Artist, Matte Painter at RAINBOW CGI
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Concept art and matte painting for various projects.
Freelance Colorist at Disney Publishing Worldwide
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Colorist for illustrated books and related projects.
Freelance Illustrator at IDW Publishing
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Illustrations for board games and publications.
Freelance Illustrator at Imagimotion Srl
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Illustrations for market projects and digital content.
Freelance Illustrator at Various
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Freelance illustration for multiple clients.
Color Key Artist, Digital Painter at RAINBOW CGI
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Color key artistry and digital painting for animation projects.
Illustrator at Nissan
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Illustrator for an animated graphic novel project.
Digital Painter at RAINBOW CGI
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
Digital painting and matte painting for various projects.
Color Key Artist, Matte Painter at 13 Dicembre S.r.l.
July 1, 2008 - August 1, 2010
Color key artistry and matte painting for animation.
Artist at Studio Labsus
October 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
Art commissions and illustration work.
Comic Colorist at CASTERMAN
February 1, 2006 - August 1, 2007
Comic colorist for various titles.
Artist at Armando Curcio Editore
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005
Illustrations for children's and graphic projects.
Artist at PICC. SOC. COOP. GIORNALISTICA ARL
May 1, 2004 - September 1, 2004
Illustration work for journalistic outlets.
Artist at Editrice Europa Oggi S.R.L.
May 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004
Artwork for daily publication and related content.

Education

Illustration at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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