Hi, I'm René León Sánchez, a passionate artist, illustrator, and comic artist originally from Arequipa, Perú, now living in Barcelona, Spain. With over 25 years of experience, I've worked with numerous prestigious publishers and companies across Spain, Europe, and the U.S., creating everything from editorial illustrations to comics and character designs. I love blending traditional artistic techniques like pencils, inks, and watercolors with digital tools to bring my creations to life. When I'm not drawing, I'm an avid reader, guitarist, and a devoted cat lover. I'm always eager to bring creativity and a fresh perspective to every project I take on.

René León Sánchez

Hi, I'm René León Sánchez, a passionate artist, illustrator, and comic artist originally from Arequipa, Perú, now living in Barcelona, Spain. With over 25 years of experience, I've worked with numerous prestigious publishers and companies across Spain, Europe, and the U.S., creating everything from editorial illustrations to comics and character designs. I love blending traditional artistic techniques like pencils, inks, and watercolors with digital tools to bring my creations to life. When I'm not drawing, I'm an avid reader, guitarist, and a devoted cat lover. I'm always eager to bring creativity and a fresh perspective to every project I take on.

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Hi, I’m René León Sánchez, a passionate artist, illustrator, and comic artist originally from Arequipa, Perú, now living in Barcelona, Spain. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve worked with numerous prestigious publishers and companies across Spain, Europe, and the U.S., creating everything from editorial illustrations to comics and character designs.

I love blending traditional artistic techniques like pencils, inks, and watercolors with digital tools to bring my creations to life. When I’m not drawing, I’m an avid reader, guitarist, and a devoted cat lover. I’m always eager to bring creativity and a fresh perspective to every project I take on.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
English
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Artistic Cartoonist at Express Lima-Peru Journal
December 31, 1985 - July 17, 2025
Responsible for creating artistic cartoons, worked on morning drawings for the newspaper.
Artistic Cartoonist Illustrator at Daily Extra Lima Peru Journal
December 31, 1987 - July 17, 2025
Responsible for artistic cartoonist illustrations, worked on night drawings for the journal.
Artistic Cartoonist - Illustrator at Study Clapers Jordi Barcelona
December 31, 1989 - July 17, 2025
Worked as an artistic cartoonist and illustrator.
Cartoonist and Creator at Norma Editorial
December 31, 1997 - July 17, 2025
Responsible for creating cartoons and content for editorial projects.
Freelance Artist, Comic Artist, Art Director, Creative at Magic Crayon Productions
January 1, 1990 - Present
Worked as a freelance artist, comic artist, art director, and creative across various projects including comics and editorial illustration.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Carlos Baca Flor Art Institute, Arequipa Peru
September 1, 1979 - January 31, 1982

Qualifications

Complete course in the art world
September 1, 1979 - January 31, 1982
Intensive course 'The cartoon as artistic expression'
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other