Cleonique Hilsaca

Cleonique Hilsaca is an accomplished illustrator with extensive experience in various artistic roles. Since May 2014, Cleonique has been working as a freelance illustrator while also serving as an Artist in Residence at Neighborhood Comics in August 2022, where a personal zine project was conceptualized. As a Character Concept Artist for Sesame Workshop in late 2021, Cleonique developed multiple character concepts for an unannounced animated children's TV show. Other notable positions include creating over 300 assets for the board game Artisans of Splendent Vale at Renegade Game Studios LLC and receiving recognition as an Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund Recipient for Mayan God illustrations. Educational achievements include pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Illustration & Visual Culture at Washington University in St. Louis and obtaining a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Illustration/Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.