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I’m an illustrator, visual artist, and character designer based in North Richmond, Australia. I create engaging characters and narrative artwork for children’s books, book covers, editorial projects, and concept design—bringing emotion, clarity, and visual storytelling to every brief. With a Master of Arts in Illustration and extensive experience collaborating with independent clients, along with many years teaching illustration, animation, and advanced character design, I’m comfortable turning ideas into compelling finished artwork. I’m available for remote freelance and contract illustration projects in Australia and internationally.…I’m an illustrator, visual artist, and character designer based in North Richmond, Australia. I create engaging characters and narrative artwork for children’s books, book covers, editorial projects, and concept design—bringing emotion, clarity, and visual storytelling to every brief. With a Master of Arts in Illustration and extensive experience collaborating with independent clients, along with many years teaching illustration, animation, and advanced character design, I’m comfortable turning ideas into compelling finished artwork. I’m available for remote freelance and contract illustration projects in Australia and internationally.

Faro Bijan

Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, Character Designer, +2

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I’m an illustrator, visual artist, and character designer based in North Richmond, Australia. I create engaging characters and narrative artwork for children’s books, book covers, editorial projects, and concept design—bringing emotion, clarity, and visual storytelling to every brief. With a Master of Arts in Illustration and extensive experience collaborating with independent clients, along with many years teaching illustration, animation, and advanced character design, I’m comfortable turning ideas into compelling finished artwork. I’m available for remote freelance and contract illustration projects in Australia and internationally.…I’m an illustrator, visual artist, and character designer based in North Richmond, Australia. I create engaging characters and narrative artwork for children’s books, book covers, editorial projects, and concept design—bringing emotion, clarity, and visual storytelling to every brief. With a Master of Arts in Illustration and extensive experience collaborating with independent clients, along with many years teaching illustration, animation, and advanced character design, I’m comfortable turning ideas into compelling finished artwork. I’m available for remote freelance and contract illustration projects in Australia and internationally.

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I’m an illustrator, visual artist, and character designer based in North Richmond, Australia. I create engaging characters and narrative artwork for children’s books, book covers, editorial projects, and concept design—bringing emotion, clarity, and visual storytelling to every brief.

With a Master of Arts in Illustration and extensive experience collaborating with independent clients, along with many years teaching illustration, animation, and advanced character design, I’m comfortable turning ideas into compelling finished artwork. I’m available for remote freelance and contract illustration projects in Australia and internationally.

Skills

Illustration

Character Design

Book Illustration

Narrative Illustration

Book Cover

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Book Cover

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Persian

Fluent

Work Experience

University Lecturer & Art Instructor at Iranian Universities & Art Academies

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022

Taught illustration, graphic design, and animation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Guided students in advanced character design and narrative/visual storytelling, including character development and concept development. Conducted workshops in character design and illustration, supervised creative projects from initial concept through final artwork, and provided detailed artistic feedback and revision support.

Freelance Illustrator & Visual Artist at Private Graphic Design Practice

January 1, 2002 - Present

Created commissioned illustrations for book covers, editorial projects, and independent clients. Developed original characters, concepts, and visual narratives across digital illustration and concept artwork. Produced branding, logos, and visual communication materials while collaborating directly with clients to interpret ideas and deliver engaging visual outcomes. Adapted illustration style to project subject, audience, and visual direction.