About

Hola! I'm Roberto Gonzalez, your go-to Mexican-Canadian freelance illustrator, stirring imaginations in Calgary, Alberta. Armed with a major in Graphic Design and Illustration, I've dedicated my career to infusing life into tales with my dynamic, spirited art. My heart beats for children's book illustration, where I conjure up enchanting, lively characters designed to enchant the curious minds of young adventurers.

Education & Professional Development

I’ve honed my skills through extensive training, earning diplomas and certifications that have strengthened my expertise in illustration and design.

My commitment to continuous learning ensures that I stay at the forefront of creative techniques, allowing me to deliver high-quality, imaginative work that resonates with audiences.

Children's Illustration Focus

I specialize in creating engaging, colourful illustrations that bring children’s stories to life.

Whether it’s crafting expressive characters, designing immersive worlds, or ensuring a seamless print-ready experience, I take pride in delivering artwork that enhances storytelling and sparks imagination.

Awards & Recognition

My dedication to storytelling through illustration has earned me multiple awards and achievements, including:

Pinnacle Book Achievement Award

For the book:

The Caterpillar That Learned to Fly

By Sharon Clark

Pinnacle Book Achievement Award

& Book Excellent Award Finalist

For the book:

11X Magic

By Sharon Clark

Canadian Children's Book Center

"Best Book" Selection

For the book:

The Caterpillar That Learned to Fly

By Sharon Clark

Amazon #1 Best Seller in Jainism

For the book:

Jainism For Children / The 24 Founders

By Nish Shah

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

I’ve had the privilege of working with authors, publishers, and creatives worldwide, bringing their visions to life with engaging, high-quality illustrations. Here’s what some of my clients have said:

"He comes highly recommended from me."

"I worked with Roberto to illustrate my children's book about skiing safety, and he exceeded my expectations! His vibrant illustrations brought the story to life, and he perfectly captured the main character, Emma.

Roberto was reliable, creative, and met tight deadlines – a dream collaborator!"

- Denise Pelletier

"Highly recommend this"

"Roberto's work is fantastic! I have hired him to illustrate five children's books, and his illustrations are amazing. He listens to what I want and produces the artwork well and in a timely fashion. One of our books, The Caterpillar That Learned to Fly, won a NABE Pinnacle Achievement Award, and his illustrations played a huge role in that."

- Sharon Clark

"I would definitely recommend Roberto for your illustration or digital artwork needs"

"Roberto illustrated three children's books for me, including the award-winning 'How to Tame Dragons and Hush Hyenas.' His fun, colorful illustrations brought my characters to life in a whimsical way. He was easy to work with, followed instructions well, and added valuable ideas to the project. Plus, he helped create a logo for my website – a fantastic collaborator!.

- Kerry Orchard

"I'm eternally grateful my brother"

This was my first foray into the kids book publishing world and was quite anxious about the process. After searching and searching, I found Rob. He was patient, extremely tolerant and gave his take on what I wanted when needed. I was so picky I would have been annoyed with me! Rob man thank you thank you thank you.

- Nish Shah