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Axel Barel

Concept artist & Illustrator

Spain

Junior

Adobe Photoshop
Visual Storytelling
Digital Illustration

2D Concept artist focused on expressive characters, creatures, functional props and visual development, with a growing 3D Zbrush and Topogun foundation. https://www.artstation.com/axelbarel

Biography

I'm a Madrid-based 2D concept artist and illustrator focused on character design, creatures and visual storytelling.

I enjoy exploring different genres and visual styles, from grounded to more stylized and imaginative worlds.

I have a background in character design and visual development, including turnarounds and color keys, and I'm currently expanding my 3D skills with Zbrush and Topogun to better understand the production pipeline and strenghten my design process.

I'm particularly interested in working with game and entertainment studios, expecially through collaborative outsourcing environments where I can contribute to character development and visual exploration.

Based in Madrid, Spain, and available for remote collaboration.


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Skills

Technical Skills

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Software

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Soft Skills

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Languages

  • Fluent/Native
  • Proficient

Other Skills

  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Basic

Education

2026 – 2026

Certificate

Escuela Digital San Blas

Digital Sculpture with ZBRUSH & Topogun


2018 – 2019

Certificate

Lightbox Academy

Concept art & Illustration