I am María del Pilar Bedoya Gómez, a visual artist and illustrator with a strong background in fine arts, portraiture, and figurative painting. I blend traditional techniques with contemporary illustration to create expressive detail, character, and storytelling. I've collaborated with international clients and art platforms, producing custom illustrations, portraits, and published artwork. My practice spans both traditional and digital media, and I enjoy working on commissions that celebrate personal narratives and visual storytelling.

Pilar Bedoya

I am María del Pilar Bedoya Gómez, a visual artist and illustrator with a strong background in fine arts, portraiture, and figurative painting. I blend traditional techniques with contemporary illustration to create expressive detail, character, and storytelling. I've collaborated with international clients and art platforms, producing custom illustrations, portraits, and published artwork. My practice spans both traditional and digital media, and I enjoy working on commissions that celebrate personal narratives and visual storytelling.

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I am María del Pilar Bedoya Gómez, a visual artist and illustrator with a strong background in fine arts, portraiture, and figurative painting. I blend traditional techniques with contemporary illustration to create expressive detail, character, and storytelling. I’ve collaborated with international clients and art platforms, producing custom illustrations, portraits, and published artwork. My practice spans both traditional and digital media, and I enjoy working on commissions that celebrate personal narratives and visual storytelling.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Book Cover Illustrator at Asdesilla
July 1, 2021 - Present
Illustrated the cover of the book "Riding on the Colombian Saddle Horse" by Jorge Iván Giraldo, published July 2021.
Book Cover Illustrator
July 1, 2021 - Present
Illustrated the cover of the book Riding on the Colombian Saddle Horse by Jorge Iván Giraldo, published in July 2021 by Asdesilla.

Education

Law studies at University of Medellín (Faculty of Law and Political Science)
January 1, 1997 - January 20, 2026
Painting studies at Under Jorge Gómez Silva (Antioqueño artist)
January 1, 2005 - January 20, 2026
Specialized painting courses at Toronto School of Art
January 1, 2010 - January 20, 2026
Law studies (Faculty of Law and Political Science) at University of Medellín
January 1, 1997 - January 20, 2026
Painting training at Jorge Gómez Silva
January 1, 2005 - January 20, 2026
Figure and Portrait Painting at Toronto School of Art
January 1, 2010 - January 20, 2026
Painting the Clothed Figure at Toronto School of Art
January 1, 2010 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Art History
January 2, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other