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Hi, I’m Cristiana Rodrigues, a passionate visual artist based in Porto, Portugal. With a background in fine arts and a love for storytelling through images, I specialize in illustration work ranging from children’s books to street art. I enjoy blending traditional techniques with digital tools to bring creative ideas to life.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on various exciting projects across the UK, USA, Switzerland, Greece, Australia, and Portugal. I’m always eager to explore new challenges and collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of art and creativity.
Please feel free to visit my portfolio:
cargocollective.com/cristianarodrigues
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator at Ashen Horizon
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Provided 2D game art for Ashen Horizon, collaborating remotely with the Switzerland-based team to create engaging and visually creative assets that enhanced the gaming experience.
Freelance Illustrator at Varium Society
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Created NFT art for the USA-based Varium Society, including digital artworks suitable for online collection and display in the emerging NFT marketplace.
Illustrator at 'Firefly Flo' Book
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Illustrated the 'Firefly Flo' book as a project based in the UK, contributing to visual storytelling and character design for children’s literature.
Illustrator at 'Mean Queen Ted' Book
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Provided illustrations for 'Mean Queen Ted' book in the UK, enhancing the book's engagement and reader experience through original artwork.
Street Artist at Street Art Intervention
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Executed street art interventions in Portugal, contributing to local urban art scenes and public visual culture.
Illustrator at 'The Great Worm Heist' Book
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Illustrated 'The Great Worm Heist' book, enhancing narrative flow and character visualization for a children’s book published in the UK.
Illustrator at 'Roll Out History' Book
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Created engaging illustrations for the educational book 'Roll Out History' in the UK, aimed at helping children learn through visual storytelling.
Illustrator at IT Educational Book (7th Grade)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Developed illustrations for a 7th-grade IT educational book in Portugal, supporting teaching materials with clear and informative visuals.
Illustrator at 'Sir Newt, The Brute' Book
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Produced illustrations for the children's book 'Sir Newt, The Brute' in the UK, focusing on captivating young readers with appealing imagery.
Illustrator at 'The Rat That Flapped' Book
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Created illustrations for 'The Rat That Flapped' book in the UK, enhancing the storytelling through creative artistic contributions.
Illustrator at IT Educational Book (6th Grade)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Illustrated an IT educational book for 6th-grade students in Portugal to facilitate better understanding of technology concepts through visuals.
Illustrator at 'The Scruffapillar' Book
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Worked as an illustrator for 'The Scruffapillar' book, based in the UK, helping to bring children’s stories to life.
Illustrator at 'The Iliad: The Fall of Troy' Book
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Illustrated the Greek themed book 'The Iliad: The Fall of Troy', supporting complex historical narratives with engaging artwork.
Illustrator at IT Educational Book (5th Grade)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Provided illustrations for a 5th-grade IT educational book in Portugal, aiding in the educational process through visual materials.
Illustrator at 'Handsome Yeva: An Indo-European Tale' Book
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Illustrated 'Handsome Yeva: An Indo-European Tale' book for a USA-based project, contributing unique visual interpretations of folk tales.
Illustrator at Adult Coloring Books
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Produced artwork for adult coloring books published in Australia, focusing on therapeutic and visually captivating designs.
Freelance Illustrator at Ashen Horizon
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Created 2D game art for Ashen Horizon in Switzerland, including character and environment illustrations.
Freelance Illustrator at Varium Society
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Produced NFT art projects for Varium Society in the USA.
Illustrator at Various UK Book Projects
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021Illustrated multiple books including 'Firefly Flo', 'Mean Queen Ted', 'The Great Worm Heist', 'Roll Out History', and 'Sir Newt, The Brute' between 2019 and 2021.
Street Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Executed street art interventions in Portugal.
Illustrator at IT Educational Books - Portugal
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Illustrated educational books for grades 5, 6, and 7.
Illustrator at Handsome Yeva
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Illustrated the book 'An Indo-European Tale' for the USA market.
Illustrator at Adult Coloring Books
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Created illustrations for adult coloring books in Australia.
Education
BA at University of Porto, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016Erasmus Student at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Bachelor's Degree at University of Porto, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016Erasmus Student at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Qualifications
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020National Caricature Contest - Grand Prize
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020National Caricature Contest - Grand Prize
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Agriculture & Mining, Gaming
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