Experienced creative professional with a diverse journey in the art world. From painterly color to B/W, let's bring your project to life!
Overview
Brazilian artist and designer Carlos is a creative professional with over two decades of experience in the creative industry. He is currently based in Portugal, where he lives and works.
As an artist with a passion for horror, Carlos has been creating black-and-white illustrations in this genre for several years. He has honed his skills in creating evocative and spine-chilling artwork that captures the essence of the horror genre. His work is both macabre and beautiful, with intricate details that draw the viewer in.
Whether he's creating book covers or interior illustrations, Carlos brings his unique style and artistic vision to every project. His work has been featured in numerous publications, and he is constantly seeking new opportunities to showcase his art to a wider audience.
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Epic Fantasy
Gaming & LitRPGHorror
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Languages
English
Work experience
Haunted Castle Gaming
Oct, 2021 —
Dec, 2022
(about 1 year)
* Created stunning dark fantasy illustrations for Genesis Battle of Champions, a printed card game produced in Canada, demonstrating expertise in illustration, concept art, and game art.
* Collaborated remotely with the art director, art and design team, and other stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
* Managed tight deadlines while maintaining high quality work, utilizing strong time management, art fundamentals and project management skills.
* Demonstrated proficiency in art composition, digital sculpting, digital illustration, and digital storytelling, and applied knowledge of color theory to enhance the visual appeal of the illustrations.
Self-employed
Jan, 2020 —
Present
I create illustrations, concept art and storyboards for Publishing and Games companies. Most of my artwork is in NDA right now and I can’t disclose the projects I’m involved in at the moment.
Self-employed
Nov, 1998 —
Jan, 2010
(about 11 years)
Worked as a freelance graphic designer for clients across multiple industries.
* Created visually appealing designs for various marketing materials, including flyers, posters, websites, and illustrations.
* Produced artwork for mobile games, short animations, and storyboards for animation and advertisements.
* Demonstrated strong communication skills and efficiently managed time to deliver high-quality work.
* Developed skills in illustration, 2D art, concept art, game art, art composition, digital sculpting, digital illustration, logo design, color theory, corporate identity, project management, and digital storytelling.
* Continuously applied and improved the skills and knowledge acquired during my freelance graphic design career in subsequent positions.
Thank you very much, Danielle. It has been a pleasure working with you, and I am very happy that our partnership is being extended to another book. I’m glad you are enjoying the artwork!
Antonio S.
Mar, 2025
I don’t even know where to begin. Carl is not only an exceptionally talented artist but he’s a real visionary as well. He worked well with time constraints and even helped me when I hit a few snags in the project. He was highly communicative and understanding and brings a real love to every piece...
Tony, thank you for your wonderful review. It has been a pleasure to work on your great books. Can’t wait to work with you again.
Edward C.
Jul, 2023
Carl, again was very helpful and on time that’s why I worked with him again and recommend others to do so.
Thank you very much, Edward. It was a pleasure to assist you. Looking forward to the opportunity to work together again soon!
Edward C.
Jul, 2023
Carl is a very creative, responsive and professional artist who designs unique covers that meet the writer vision.
I enjoyed working with him and recommend him highly.
Thank you very much for your lovely recommendation, Edward. It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope we can collaborate again in the future!
Adam H.
May, 2023
Great quality work and communicates very well through the whole design process.
Thank you very much Adam! It was a pleasure creating the artwork for your book. I wish you success and I hope we can work again in the future!
Carl McRaven
Most recent contributions
As a standard, how many concepts and rounds of revisions do you offer in your quote?
As a standard, my process includes three main stages, each with clear steps and opportunities for feedback and revisions to ensure the final design meets the client’s expectations.
For concepts, I offer three black-and-white thumbnail sketches in the first round. These serve as the foundation fo...