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Carmen Mantica Pellas

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Hi, I’m Carmen Mantica Pellas—an independent illustrator and creative entrepreneur living between Houston and Nicaragua.

About

Hi, I’m Carmen Mantica Pellas—an independent illustrator and creative entrepreneur living between Houston and Nicaragua. I develop and independently sell print collections inspired by architecture, university culture, and Nicaragua’s landscapes, and I’ve sold over 80 prints at Rice University market events.

I also work on commissioned portraits and installations, manage branding and photography for my pieces, and create editorial illustrations for magazines. I love turning personal narratives into visual stories that audiences can connect with in everyday life.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Retail

Work experience· 4 roles

Featured Artist · RD2 MagazineAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Created feature artwork for RD2 Magazine, producing narrative-driven illustrations for public publication and editorial distribution.

Feature Artist · RD2 MagazineAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Created feature artwork for Rice University’s RD2 Magazine, producing narrative-driven illustrations for public publication and editorial distribution.

Exhibition Assistant / Installation & Exhibition Experience · Magpie Senior ExhibitionJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Participated in the Magpie Senior Exhibition through collaborative installation, exhibition preparation, and curatorial coordination. Assisted with artwork presentation, spatial arrangement, and gallery preparation within a public exhibition setting.

Independent Illustrator & Creative Entrepreneur · Self-employedOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English, Concentration in Creative Writing · Rice University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Dramatic Arts, Studio Art Concentration; Minor in Entrepreneurship · Rice University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English, Concentration in Creative Writing · Rice University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Dramatic Arts, Studio Art Concentration; Minor in Entrepreneurship · Rice University2030 – 2026

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