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

Cristiana Rodrigues

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

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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

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Ashen Horizon
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Provided 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, 2022
Created 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, 2021
Illustrated 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, 2021
Provided 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, 2021
Executed 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, 2020
Illustrated '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, 2020
Created 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, 2020
Developed 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, 2019
Produced 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, 2019
Created 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, 2019
Illustrated 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, 2018
Worked 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, 2018
Illustrated 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, 2018
Provided 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, 2017
Illustrated '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, 2016
Produced 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, 2022
Created 2D game art for Ashen Horizon in Switzerland, including character and environment illustrations.
Freelance Illustrator at Varium Society
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Produced NFT art projects for Varium Society in the USA.
Illustrator at Various UK Book Projects
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Illustrated 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, 2021
Executed street art interventions in Portugal.
Illustrator at IT Educational Books - Portugal
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Illustrated educational books for grades 5, 6, and 7.
Illustrator at Handsome Yeva
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Illustrated the book 'An Indo-European Tale' for the USA market.
Illustrator at Adult Coloring Books
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Created illustrations for adult coloring books in Australia.

Education

BA at University of Porto, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016
Erasmus Student at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor's Degree at University of Porto, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016
Erasmus Student at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
National Caricature Contest - Grand Prize
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
PortoCartoon - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
National Caricature Contest - Grand Prize
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Agriculture & Mining, Gaming