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Aranha Ilustrações Daniel Mesquita

Your story, brought to life — from first sketch to final artwork.

Illustrator with 5+ years in comics, character design, and children's illustration. I work side by side with independent authors and game studios — in Brazil and abroad.

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Portrait of Daniel Mesquita with one half of his face drawn in illustration line work, surrounded by a collage of characters he created

Real experience, work you can actually see.

5+ years
of professional experience
10+ projects
published
Brazil + international
worldwide

From first message to final art

A clear process with approvals at every step. You always know where your project stands.

Sketch version of the same model sheet, in pencil and without color: five views of the character in open line work, showing the structure before painting
The same model sheet finished and colored, with the black, white and red palette applied over a pink and blue background

Case studies

Featured work

A selection across Aranha Ilustrações' specialties, organized by category. Each project, a different story.

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What I can create for you

  • Comics & Graphic Novels

    From script to finished art. Original or commissioned comics, with visual storytelling that keeps readers turning the page.

    I cover every stage of production:

    • Storyboard and page layout
    • Scene composition
    • Final line art
    • Coloring
    • Lettering and layout
    • Indie authors
    • Publishers

  • Character Design

    Original characters with full model sheets: expressions, poses, and turnarounds ready for games, brands, and animation. Versatile and true to your art direction.

    • Concept art / character design: creating the character from scratch
    • Character model sheets: multiple angles — front, profile, 3/4 and back; expressions, poses
    • Style adaptation: the ability to be versatile and follow a specific art direction
    • Games
    • Brands

  • Children's Illustration

    Picture books, educational materials, and stories that delight children — and win over the parents who buy them. From a single character to the whole book.

    Full service for the publishing market:

    • Children's and educational illustration
    • Character design
    • Storyboard
    • Cover and interior illustration
    • Page layout
    • Authors
    • Publishers

From first message to final art

  1. 01

    Initial conversation

    We talk over WhatsApp or on a call. You tell me the story, the goal, and any references you have in mind.

  2. 02

    Proposal & briefing

    I send a detailed quote and a briefing with scope, timeline, and stages. No surprises later.

  3. 03

    Creation

    Sketches, revisions, and stage-by-stage approvals. You follow along and adjust before each step.

  4. 04

    Final delivery

    High-resolution files, ready for print, publishing, or production.

Testimonials

What clients say

Real messages from clients who were happy with the work.

  • Alicia

    The book A Vaca Murcha

  • Jéssica

    Artwork for the Go Up Festival

  • Ricardo

    The book Memórias

  • Matheus

    Gehenna RPG

  • Michel

    O Vigilante comic — model sheet

Obrigada querido. Seu trabalho ficou lindo demais ❤️ gratidão.

Nayara Santos author of the book Valisbinha

Sinto uma imensa alegria ao expressar que o trabalho de ilustração deste livro, concebido e desenvolvido por Daniel Cardoso Mesquita, correspondeu plenamente às minhas expectativas e, mais que isso: a sua arte valorizou a minha.

Uma sintonia absoluta, promovida pela maneira como ele conduz a interação com o autor, de modo a atender aos anseios deste.

Podemos escrever o melhor dos livros infantis, mas sem as ilustrações que espalhem os sentimentos do autor colocados na escrita, a obra não ficaria completa, interessante e bela.

Minha gratidão ao Daniel por ter criado ilustrações tao lindas. Grata pela sua arte e paciência com as minhas limitações.

Aimée Faria author of A Árvore que Não Queria Ser de Natal

Ready to start your project?

Tell me what you have in mind. I reply fast, over WhatsApp.

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