Hi! I'm Javier Pérez Estrella, a digital artist based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. My fascination with the intricacies of everyday life, along with a deep desire to connect with them, led to numerous creative endeavors during my childhood. Back then, I was constantly creating comic strips, magazines, wallets, toys, and even homemade TV productions.
However, those creations came to a sudden halt following the tragic death of my father. I was forced to grow up quickly and help support my family’s finances. While pain and stress temporarily stifled my desire to create, my creative block didn't last forever. A few years later, I dove back into the graphic design scene with full force, eventually gaining both local and international recognition through my project, "Instagram Experiments."
My focus has always been on harnessing a childlike intensity and curiosity within my artwork. I look at the world through a youthful lens, finding beauty and excitement in everyday objects that are often overlooked by adults.
I describe my illustration style as minimalist, drawing inspiration from children's book illustrator Marta Altés, as well as surrealists like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte. Exploring and combining different mediums, such as stop-motion animation, helps me bring these pieces to life.
The minimalist aesthetic of my work is a peaceful revolution against today's oversaturated world. My goal is to reconnect viewers with their own inner child, enabling them to view everyday objects from a completely new perspective.
Thanks for visiting!
International clients: Sonax Ecuador, Die ZEIT, Philosophie Magazine, Santillana, Volkswagen, Cosmopolitan, National Geographic, Money Magazine and Oprah Magazine.
Clients (Ecuador): Güitig, PacifiCard, Manicho, Pepsi
FAQ
Where are you based? Guayaquil-Ecuador
Where are you based? Guayaquil-Ecuador
How old are you? I'm 41 years old (born on June 11th, 1985).
What did you study? I studied Graphic Design and Audiovisual Production at ESPOL (Guayaquil).
When did you learn to draw? To be honest, I don't think I actually know how to "draw" in the traditional sense—I just create conceptual doodles!
What tools do you use? For my illustrations, I use a Canon T7i camera and Adobe Photoshop. For my stop-motion animations, I use Dragonframe 4 and Adobe After Effects.
Where can I see your latest work? You can check out my portfolio on Behance and follow my daily updates on Instagram
Where can I buy or license your images? You can purchase licenses or digital pieces directly from me. Just drop me an email at: hello@cintascotch.com
Where can I buy your merch? My official merchandise is available worldwide on Redbubble and Tee Public. If you live in Ecuador and would like to order physical prints, feel free to email me directly at: hello@cintascotch.com
Want to inspire your students?
Feel free to invite me to your classroom or university. Available for both virtual and in-person guest lectures and creative talks worldwide.
Feel free to invite me to your classroom or university. Available for both virtual and in-person guest lectures and creative talks worldwide.
Thank you!