estrela lourenco

Originally from Portugal I have been living in Ireland since 2009. For the past 14 years I have been working in the Animation Industry for shows like The Amazing World of Gumball for Cartoon Network and Wander Over Yonder for Disney XD.

I have held various positions in the roles of Animation Director, Episodic Director and now currently working as a Storyboard Artist and freelance Children’s Book Author/Illustrator.

My most recent book that is about to be published is called "Counting to Bananas" written by Carrie Tillotson (Flamingo at Penguin Random House) which will be publish Spring 2022.

I'm currently illustrating two picture books for Page Street Publishing (one as an author/illustrator) a Christmas Book with Godwin Books - Macmillan and a secret new book with a new publisher I hope to announce very soon!

Publishing Awards

- 2021 Portfolio Showcase Honor Award

- 2021 SCBWI Spark Honor Award for self publishing book

“My Friend” (as author/illustrator)

Storyboards Awards

- 2020 Industry Excellence Award for Storyboarding in 2020 Manchester Animation Festival

for the E-One My Little Pony: PonyLife Episode

- 2022 Industry Excellence Award for Storyboarding in 2020 Manchester Animation Festival

for the Transformers BotBots Episode "Crime and Bun-ishment’."

Interviews

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(Portuguese)