[This is an old photo, I might update it later]

Hi, I'm Albert!

I am an artist from Costa Rica, I work as freelance illustrator and concept artist since 2018. I’ve worked on several projects, from commissioned artworks to boardgames and video games.

As almost every artist, I started drawing when I was a kid, and I guess I never stopped. I leaned how to use Photoshop and other digital tools at 16. I studied in the University of Costa Rica to get a degree in Graphic Design, at the time this was the safest path to develop my art skills and get a job, because a successful career in art or illustration in Costa Rica was near impossible. Because of many changes in my life, and new professional opportunities, I didn’t get a degree. Developing my art skills has always been my main focus, so I had the opportunity to learn all the art fundamentals for drawing, composition, color and design during my time in the art school, and I’ve been learning many new and exciting things in my career ever since. As an artist, you truly never stop learning.

I have leveraged knowledge in Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and basic knowledge of 3D tools like Blender and 3D Studio Max, which I often apply to my digital painting process. I have plenty experience working with art directors and art leads, as well as working together with other amazing artists as part of a dedicated art team. Along with my digital art skills, I really value and enjoy traditional art, I still do sketches with paper and pencil, and traditional paintings with oils and acrylics.

My main influence is Fantasy Art, specially from Magic the Gathering and D&D artworks, but I also find inspiration on classical art, films, books, and of course video games.

I’m married to a beautiful and supportive wife and I’m also a dad of two wonderful girls. I like the classic rock music and blues (play guitar as a hobby) I like to cook and love to eat, love watching movies both at home and in theaters and always try to enjoy simple things. I constantly try my best to improve my art.

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[This is an old photo, I might update it later]