Children's Book Illustrator and Character Designer with 15+ years of freelance experience creating illustrations for publishers, authors, and educational brands. My work focuses on expressive characters, visual storytelling, and warm, engaging imagery designed to captivate young readers. I've collaborated with clients including FTD Educação, Editora Moderna, Poliedro, and Instituto Ápice Down, delivering illustrations for children's books, educational materials, and editorial projects. I value clear communication, reliable delivery, and a collaborative creative process. From early sketches and color exploration to polished final artwork, I strive to create illustrations that tell memorable stories and leave a lasting impression.…

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Children's Book Illustrator and Character Designer with 15+ years of freelance experience creating illustrations for publishers, authors, and educational brands. My work focuses on expressive characters, visual storytelling, and warm, engaging imagery designed to captivate young readers. I've collaborated with clients including FTD Educação, Editora Moderna, Poliedro, and Instituto Ápice Down, delivering illustrations for children's books, educational materials, and editorial projects. I value clear communication, reliable delivery, and a collaborative creative process. From early sketches and color exploration to polished final artwork, I strive to create illustrations that tell memorable stories and leave a lasting impression.…

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Children’s Book Illustrator and Character Designer with 15+ years of freelance experience creating illustrations for publishers, authors, and educational brands. My work focuses on expressive characters, visual storytelling, and warm, engaging imagery designed to captivate young readers.

I’ve collaborated with clients including FTD Educação, Editora Moderna, Poliedro, and Instituto Ápice Down, delivering illustrations for children’s books, educational materials, and editorial projects.

I value clear communication, reliable delivery, and a collaborative creative process. From early sketches and color exploration to polished final artwork, I strive to create illustrations that tell memorable stories and leave a lasting impression.

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Language

English
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance illustrator at Editora Moderna
February 2, 2026 - Present
Development of editorial illustrations for the PNLD (National Program for Textbooks and Educational Materials), aimed at an 11-year-old audience.
Freelance illustrator at FTD Educação
September 1, 2025 - February 16, 2026
Development of children's illustrations for an English textbook aimed at the 2-to-3-year-old age group.
Freelance illustrator at Poliedro
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Development of illustrations for a children's book
Freelance illustrator at Freelance Illustrator - Kiko Welbber
January 1, 2013 - Present
Development of storytelling illustrations. Illustrations for children's books, character design, educational materials, literature, and editorial work.

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    Small, Angry and Soaked
    An atmosphere and visual storytelling study using the character Cascão, created by Mauricio de Sousa, reinterpreted through my own visual language. The piece explores light, shadow, texture, and color as narrative tools to convey discomfort, surprise, and vulnerability throughout the scene. An atmosphere and visual storytelling study using the character Cascão, created by Mauricio de Sousa, reinterpreted through my own visual language. The piece explores light, shadow, texture, and color as narrative tools to convey discomfort, surprise, and vulnerability throughout the scene. illustrator childrensillustrator…

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