I am a visual artist passionate about illustration and design. My experiences range from being an art director to creating characters for various projects. I enjoy bringing stories to life through my artwork, and I continuously strive to improve my skills in various mediums.

Carlos Cardona

I am a visual artist passionate about illustration and design. My experiences range from being an art director to creating characters for various projects. I enjoy bringing stories to life through my artwork, and I continuously strive to improve my skills in various mediums.

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I am a visual artist passionate about illustration and design. My experiences range from being an art director to creating characters for various projects. I enjoy bringing stories to life through my artwork, and I continuously strive to improve my skills in various mediums.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at William Wilson Studio
December 30, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Led art direction, overseeing the visual style and creative processes at William Wilson Studio based in Bogota D.C.
Illustrator - Designer at La Cronica del Quindío (Newspaper)
December 30, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Designed illustrations and character concepts for the newspaper La Cronica del Quindío in Armenia, Quindío.
Character Designer at Studio Uva3
December 30, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Designed characters for various projects at Studio Uva3 in Armenia, Quindío.
Illustrator at Ethereal Game Factory
December 28, 2011 - July 29, 2013
Created character and game illustrations for various projects.
Illustrator at Ethereal Game Factory
January 1, 2016 - Present
Developed characters and environments for various video games, contributing to both artistic and narrative elements. Collaborated with teams to create visually appealing content that aligns with gameplay mechanics.
Character Designer at Studio Uv3
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Designed and illustrated unique character concepts for animated projects, ensuring that each character expressed the intended personality and backstory.
Art Director at William Wilson Studio
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Managed artistic direction and visual designs for projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and innovative designs.
Illustrator-Designer at La Cronica del Quindío
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Designed layouts and illustrations for print and digital media, enhancing the publication's visual appeal.
Character Designer at Studio Uva3
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Developed character designs and visuals for animation projects, focusing on creativity and character development.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts at University of Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Gold Prize - Fifth Cartoonet International Festival
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Silver Prize - Sixth Cartoonet International Festival
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
First Prize - Cartoonrendón International Festival
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Gerald Scarfe Prize - Best Caricature Artist, Comic sin Fronteras
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Consumer Goods