
Biography
My creative journey began over 25 years ago when I first discovered my passion for visual storytelling. With formal training in design, I quickly found my calling in illustration and sequential art, developing a distinctive style that blends technical precision with narrative depth.
For the past 14 years, I've served as an illustrator at one of Brazil's leading educational publishers, creating visual content that engages students while enhancing their learning experience. This work has honed my ability to communicate complex ideas through accessible imagery—a skill that defines my artistic approach.
Parallel to my publishing career, I dedicated eight formative years to teaching at Planet Comics School of Drawing and Sequential Art. There, I guided students of all ages through the intricacies of perspective, anatomy, and comic creation. Watching my students develop their own visual voices remains one of my most cherished professional achievements.
My passion for sequential art has transcended borders. For more than seven years, I've been creating independent comics for the American market, building an international audience while continuously evolving my craft. This cross-cultural experience has enriched my visual language and storytelling techniques.
Throughout my career, I've maintained a balance between commercial work, teaching, and personal creative endeavors. This multifaceted approach has allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of visual communication while remaining true to my artistic vision.
Each illustration and comic page I create represents the culmination of decades of dedicated practice, professional experience, and an unwavering commitment to visual storytelling.
Skills
Roles
- Mastery
- Mastery
- Basic
Technical Skills
- Mastery
- Mastery
Software
- Mastery
- Mastery
- Mastery
Other Skills
- Mastery
Work Experience
2001 – 2009
Head Teacher
Planet Comics (Belo Horizonte)
For eight years at Planet Comics School of Drawing and Sequential Art, I taught perspective, anatomy, and comics creation to students of various ages. My classes covered spatial concepts from basic to complex compositions, classical anatomy with stylization techniques for comics, and guided students through the entire creative process—from storytelling to finished artwork. Teaching diverse age groups required adapting methods to different learning styles, enhancing my communication while deepening my understanding of creative development. Seeing former students succeed in illustration and comics remains my greatest professional reward.
Education
1999 – 2000
Tecnico
Sesi - SP
Designer
My design foundation was built at SESI-SP, a premier Brazilian educational institution. Their program balanced theory with practice, covering visual communication, typography, color theory, and digital tools. The industry-focused curriculum emphasized problem-solving while nurturing creativity. Learning from practicing professionals provided insights into real-world design challenges. The collaborative studio environment fostered peer learning and interdisciplinary approaches. This education equipped me with technical skills and a human-centered design philosophy that continues to influence my work in illustration, sequential art, and educational content.