CONCEPT ART | ILLUSTRATION

Veronica gallego


PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO

SAM

WACKY RACES

Sam is a concept of a new Wacky Races character for a hypothetical special episode.
She is an energetic gardener who works in collaboration with Beems, the beekeeper of the garden that would later race with her.
Episode Sinopsis
While tearing through the countryside, the Wacky Racers leave a trail of chaos in Sam and Beems' beloved garden. Furious, Sam teams up with Beems and challenges the racers to an unexpected showdown: if Sam and Beems win, the racers must promise never to barrel through their garden again. Will nature triumph over nitro?

KING ARTHUR

CAMELOT REIMAGINED

King Arthur is a concept for a hypothetical fantasy play. It reimagines King Arthur of Camelot in a fantasy setting with a functional, wearable costume design and props.
The design follows the lore of Arthur being unable to take off his full suit of armor after claiming the Excalibur sword.

ANN GEE

FANTASY THIEF

Ann Gee is a thief from a fantasy setting with feline features. She is generally tough despite her frame, and focuses on helping the poor by stealing from the rich.
She is part of a character concept project for Game Design and is currently under development for a test game.

MORTE EN TROMP L'OEIL

DETECTIVE STORY

Morte en Tromp L'oeil is a concept created for a hypothetical French detective novel/graphic novel. The plot elements were generated as per project instructions. The detective is investigting a murder in a museum that was falsely disguised as a suicide by one of the cleaning ladies.
The project includes turnaround sketches for the two main characters, a spread illustration of a key point of the story, and a graphic book cover design for the novel.

CLIFFSIDE TOWN

COLONIAL SETTLEMENT

This project is an isometric to immersive view of a settlement under Spanish colonial and Mission Revival influences in architecture.
It explores the possibility of a cliffside community and means of survival, specifically for water supply.

BOXING RING

This is a concept for an underground boxing ring laid out based on a real space. It is an exploration of mood and camera placement.

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ABOUT ME

VERONICA GALLEGO

Hi! I am a Cuban artist based in North Carolina.
I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Illustration at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, where I am set to graduate in May 2025.
My specialization is in Concept Art and Illustration for the entertainment industry, and I have a a background as a 3D Texture Artist in video games. My passion lies in world building and storytelling through visual design and stylization.You can see more of my work in the platforms above!
I am commonly known in social media platforms as pirypong.


SKILLS

Concept Art
Character Design
Prop Design
Illustration
Texture Painting


SOFTWARE

Clip Studio Paint
Photoshop
Substance Painter
Blender

INTERNSHIPS

INTERN AT MCCOLL CENTER
Charlotte, NC
August 2024 – December 2024
• Assisted with art handling and installation
• Helped the programs department set up, prepare, and facilitate workshops and other programs
• Worked alongside Artists in Residence and Studio Artists on projects
• Compiled all previous Artists in Residence and their recent exhibitions

VIDEO GAME ARTIST AT UNSCROLLED
Remote
September 2022 – September 2023
• Worked as the main texture artist for 3D characters
• Created a step-by-step guide to aid texture artists with the software, workflow, and style of the game
• Animated small 2D props with Grease Pencil in Blender
• Collaborated with concept artists, 3D modelers, and other experts in the industry
• Discussed issues, progress, and design recommendations with the Art Team Leads
• Provided alternatives to final products within the Art Director's vision


COMMISSIONS

INDIVIDUAL COMMISSION WORKS
Remote
October 2020 – Present
• Created tailored works for individual clients
• Worked in the areas of illustration, animation, character design, character sheets, and character pin ups per request
• Met deadlines and work revisions with new and recurring clients


SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

UPCOMING SENIOR EXHIBTION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
Spring 2025
UPCOMING NOVA LITERARY ARTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL EXHIBITION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
Spring 2025
57TH ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
Spring 2025
56TH ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
Spring 2024
SOLO SHOW
South Piedmont Community College, NC
Spring 2023


EDUCATION

BACHELORS, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, NC
August 2023 – May 2025
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS, SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NC
August 2023 – May 2025

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VERONICA GALLEGO