Hi, I’m Valentina Arenas. I’m a visual artist, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Redding, California. I hold a Master in Graphic Design and bring a solid foundation in fine arts, visual storytelling, and conceptual development. I create compelling visual narratives across traditional and digital media, developing visual identities, book covers, artwork, and design systems that blend artistic expression with strategic communication. I love helping brands and projects come alive through illustration, branding, and thoughtful storytelling.…

Valentina Arenas

Hi, I’m Valentina Arenas. I’m a visual artist, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Redding, California. I hold a Master in Graphic Design and bring a solid foundation in fine arts, visual storytelling, and conceptual development. I create compelling visual narratives across traditional and digital media, developing visual identities, book covers, artwork, and design systems that blend artistic expression with strategic communication. I love helping brands and projects come alive through illustration, branding, and thoughtful storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Valentina Arenas. I’m a visual artist, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Redding, California. I hold a Master in Graphic Design and bring a solid foundation in fine arts, visual storytelling, and conceptual development.

I create compelling visual narratives across traditional and digital media, developing visual identities, book covers, artwork, and design systems that blend artistic expression with strategic communication. I love helping brands and projects come alive through illustration, branding, and thoughtful storytelling.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder and Art Instructor at Valentina’s Studio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Designed and delivered art and illustration programs for students of all ages; developed curricula focused on drawing, composition, and visual storytelling; managed studio operations, client communication, and scheduling; guided students in building both technical skills and creative confidence.
Founder and Art Instructor at Valentina's Studio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Designed and delivered art and illustration programs for students of all ages; developed curricula focused on drawing, composition, and visual storytelling; managed studio operations, client communication, and scheduling; guided students in building both technical skills and creative confidence.
Art Instructor at Arts Benicia, Once Upon a Canvas, Universidad Gabriela Mistral and others
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2023
Taught oil painting, watercolor, and color theory to diverse groups; created structured lesson plans to strengthen understanding of composition and visual principles; mentored students in technical execution and conceptual development; adapted teaching approaches to different learning styles and environments.

Education

Master in Graphic Design at Shifta by Elisava
June 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
March 1, 2004 - December 18, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    Aural Skills

    Created the cover artwork for Aural Skills, an educational music textbook by composer and professor Mario Arenas. The illustration was developed to visually reflect the book’s focus on musical perception and ear training while creating a distinctive, engaging cover for students and educators.

    View Publication: https://www.twine.net/signin

    EU Gender Equality Law. Concepts . Practice. Challenges

    Created the cover illustration for EU Gender Equality Law, an academic textbook published by Oxford University Press. The artwork was developed to communicate the book’s themes through a contemporary visual approach while appealing to a professional and academic audience

    View Publication: https://www.twine.net/signin