Hi!
I’m Esteban Ceballos, an Illustrative Brand Designer and Character Artist based in New Jersey.
I specialize in blending 15 years of design experience with a passion for visual storytelling—from published children's books to custom brand identities.
Explore my portfolio below to see my latest illustrations, graphic designs, and the creative processes behind them.
This section features my work in long-form storytelling and character-driven projects, including the 24-page children’s book, The Kitchen Curtain, now published on Amazon. My process involves the complete creative lifecycle: from initial character ideation and storyboarding to final digital painting in Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. I specialize in creating consistent, expressive characters that carry a narrative from the first page to the last, ensuring a high-quality result ready for the global market.
Illustrative Branding
Here, I blend my background in advertising with custom illustration to create unique brand identities. My work ranges from designing mascot-driven logos to creating retail-ready merchandise, such as apparel for boutique coffee shops. I also take pride in community-focused projects, such as my 'DIY' concert poster series for the Madison Community Arts Center. This category demonstrates how hand-drawn art can elevate a brand’s personality and connect with its target audience.
Illustration & Handcrafted Media
This collection showcases a blend of traditional draftsmanship and tactile printmaking. My process often begins with the raw texture of pencil and ballpoint pen or the vibrant layering of alcohol markers, resulting in expressive sketches and character-driven cartoons.
Beyond the sketchbook, I explore the physical artistry of cyanotype, block printing, and screen printing. Whether through a manual print or a detailed drawing, my work is defined by a love for the "handmade" and a commitment to storytelling across diverse media.
Design with a Soul. Illustration with a Story.
I am Esteban Ceballos, a Senior Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 15 years of industry experience . Originally from Medellín, Colombia, and now based in New Jersey, I specialize in bridging the gap between strategic brand design and imaginative visual storytelling. My career has evolved from creating characters for the gaming industry to illustrating published children’s books and developing retail-ready branding for boutique businesses. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, I blend technical mastery in Procreate and Clip Studio Paint with a passion for bringing innovative, character-driven ideas to life.
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