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ProfileMaster’s student in Illustration at the University of Falmouth with a strong background and professional experience in the field of architecture and excellent knowledge of graphics software. Extremely hardworking, creative and reliable, able to both lead and work effectively as a team member. Looking for a position in a games / concept design environment where he can utilize his anatomy, composition and storytelling skills.

Education• 2013-2014. MA Illustration, Falmouth University, UK.• 2011. Diploma in Energy Efficiency, Universidad del Bio Bio, Concepción, Chile.• 1996-2004. Degree in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile

Further studies• 2014. Adobe Certified Associate, Visual Communication, Photoshop CS6.• 2014. Adobe Certified Associate, Print & Digital Media Publication, InDesign.• 2014. Adobe Certified Associate, Graphic Design & Illustration, Illustrator.

Professional Experience in Illustration• Experience in digital color, inking, commercial illustration, storyboards, graphic novels and concept art.• Final MA Project: Project 3: “The Last Day”. Historical and visual exploring of the military coup in Chile in 1973.• MA Dissertation: “Taxonomy of Immersion, Structure of Engaging Stories and Transmedia Projects” Extended essay presenting the

evolution of the internet and the narrative art forms.

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Professional Experience in Architecture and Teaching• Over seven years of experience as an Architect and significant teaching experience at an HEI in Chile.


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Extended CV

Professional Experience in Illustration

• 2009. Mythica Ediciones (http://mythica.cl). Digital colorist for the digital publication “Atomica”.• 2008-2009. Zeros 2 Heroes Studios (www.zeros2heroes.com). Digital colorist for the digital publication “Manga Memoirs”, Digital colorist

and inker for the digital title “Gustav Hayes”.• 2008. Mak Marketing, Inc. Commercial and Advertisement Illustration.• 2007. Ik Comics. (www.ikcomics.com). Comic Artist.• 2007. Website www.kinkycomix.com. Digital Colorist.• 2007. UAU Comunicaciones (www.uau.cl). Concept and storyboard Artist.• 2007. Thunder girls (www.thundergirls.com). Digital artist for the digital publication “Ring Domination” and “Bobbie Girls”.• 2007. Writer/Producer Nick Nunziata (www.chud.com). Digital artist for the digital comic “11CA!”.• 2007. Website www.restrainedelegance.com. Pinup Artist.• 2007. Magazine Comic9 N° 2, Chile. Artist for the story “NTA”.• 2007. Writer Jill Hill. Artist for the Short Comic “My Oh My”.• 2007. Writer Matthew Maclean. Artist for the comic project “Project Menagerie”.• 2005 – 2007. Unknown Comics, Chicago. Artist for the title “Superstar” and “Tales of the Unknown Universe” in the story “The Infinities”.

South American artistic coordinator for the studio Unknown Comics for the titles “Purifier”, “Tales of the Unknown Universe”, “Superstar”, “Armor EV”, and “Strike Force”.

• 2003 – 2004. Atomic Pop Studios. (www.atomicpopstudios.com). Comic and Concept Artist.

Professional Experience in Architecture

• June 2012 - September 2013. Direction of Architecture Bio Bio, Ministry of Publics Works. Concepcion, Chile. Fiscal Inspector.• May 2011 – June 2012. Department of Architecture Bio Bio, Ministry of Public Works. Concepción, Chile. Regional Director.

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http://mythica.cl

http://www.zeros2heroes.com

http://www.ikcomics.com

http://www.kinkycomix.com

http://www.uau.cl

http://www.thundergirls.com

http://www.chud.com

http://www.restrainedelegance.com

http://www.atomicpopstudios.com


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• May 2008 – May 2011. Health Service of Ñuble, Chillán, Chile. Architect of Civil Works. • 2006. FONDART, Concepción, Chile. Publication “Cobquecura, Entre Mar y Tierra”. This consisted of a virtual exploration of the architectural

and intangible patrimony of a typical zone.• 2005 – 2006. RT Arquitectos. Concepcion, Chile. Architect in the office, in the development of architecture projects and 3-D modeling. • 2001. Pedro Etchepare Architecture Office, Concepción, Chile. Professional practice in Architectural Design. Project: Coastal Park, Penco

Beach. This project consisted of the design and development of park areas with urban facilities and support elements.

Professional Experience in Teaching• 2008 - 2010. DuocUC, Concepción, Chile. Instructor of the course “Techniques of Expression and Representation” in Graphic Design.• March – December 2002. Universidad de Concepción, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Concepción, Chile. Assistantship for the

Workshop of Architecture 1. • 1999 – 2000. Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile. Assistantship Ad Honorem for the

elective course “Free-hand Drawing”.

Shows and Presentations

• September 2014. MA Show, The Goldfish Bowl, Woodlane Campus, Famouth University, Falmouth, UK.• December 2013. Metamorphosis, MA Show, Old Brewery Yard studios, Falmouth, UK.• November 2008 – January 2009. Animal Comic Show, Artequin Museum, Concepción, Chile.• April 21 – 30 2008. Comic Show, Central Library of the San Andrés Campus of the Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción,

Concepción, Chile.• December 2007 – January 2008. Comic Show, Municipal Library, Concepción, Chile.• November 06 – 11, 2007. Exhibitor in the Second Fair of Visual Arts and Public Spaces, Concepción, Chile.

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Me • October 13 – 30, 2007. Exhibitor in the show entitled “Comic, Illustration and Sequential Art” in the Biblioteca Viva, Mall Plaza el Trébol, Concepción,

Chile.• April 23 – 24, 2007. Exhibitor in the Comic conference held at the Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile.

Research and Studies

• Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile. Thesis: “The Potential of Cinematographic Resource in Architectural Design and Representation”. Thesis Project: “A Contemporary Art Museum for Concepción”.

• Falmouth University, UK. Project 1: “Chimera of Fire”. Graphic Novel exploring archetypes and mythologies of the creation of the world.Project 2: “Anatomy and Characterization”. Artistic study for the understanding of the construction of the human figure.Project 3: “The Last Day”. Historical and visual exploring of the military coup in Chile in 1973.Presentation: “As Creators, Are We Really Aware Of The Narrative Art Form For The Digital Age?” Discussion of the role of illustration and videogames as a major new art form.Dissertation: “Taxonomy of Immersion, Structure of Engaging Stories and Transmedia Projects” Extended essay presenting the evolution of the internet and the narrative art forms.

Other Information

• Member of the Kendo team of the Universidad de Concepción. Runners-up in the national tournament for teams in the category “Kyu” in 2002 and champions in 2003.

• Member of NGI CHILE, a group fostering creative Chileans in the areas of illustration and comics, whether as script-writers, drawers, inkers, etc.

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