ABOUT

I’m Ricardo Ajcivinac (b. 1986), a Latin American freelance artist, designer and illustrator working across branding, advertising, music, entertainment and culture.

My practice sits between design and illustration, creating visual identities, campaigns, print pieces, album artwork, posters and editorial projects. My background in graphic design and advertising has shaped the way I approach every project: starting with a strong idea and building a visual language around it.

Illustration is an important part of that practice. I specialize in handcrafted pen-and-ink work, with every illustration drawn traditionally on paper before being digitally colored and refined. It allows me to combine the character and imperfections of traditional drawing with the flexibility of contemporary design.

Whether I’m developing a brand, creating artwork for music or entertainment, or working on a campaign, I’m interested in making work that feels distinctive, considered and made with intention.

Let’s work together.

📩 nearajcivinac@gmail.com

CONTACT

I’m proud to be an official ambassador for Tom’s Studio, a brand dedicated to crafting innovative, refillable tools for artists and creators. Being part of their ambassador program means I share in their values of quality, creativity and sustainability.

I create art-driven content — mainly through illustration and design — to inspire others and connect with audiences in both English and Spanish.

If you represent a brand and want to work together, I’m open to brand collaborations, campaigns, and long-term partnerships that align with my visual style and creative approach.

I’d love to hear your ideas and see how we can create something unique together. Let’s make something that feels real, human and visually powerful.

Get in touch nearajcivinac@gmail.com

Ambassador & Brand Collaborations


→ Art Direction
→ Graphic Design
→ Traditional & Digital Illustration
→ High-end photo retouching
→ Social Media Management
→ Content Creation

Services & capabilities


Publications

Revista Capiusa XV años 50 best Guatemalan illustrators
Guatemala · Guatemala (2021)

SurfArt Magazine
Guatemala · Guatemala (2013)

Digital Arts
London · UK (2010)


  • Somos Pasión por Guatemala | 2021

  • Meeting of Styles Costa Rica | 2018

  • ORIGEN | 2018

  • Cypher Histórico | 2017

  • From the wall - Graffiti y Arte Urbano | 2017

  • "Oculus x Near" exhibition at Conceptió | 2017

  • The Daft Punk Experience | 2017

  • Press Start | 2017

  • Lotería Capiusera | 2016

  • Wander Project: Special Edition | 2015

  • Subasta Capiusera No 2 | 2015

  • Expo Tipográfica | 2015

  • Subasta Capiusera No 1 | 2014

  • Desvío - Fanzines en Guatemala | 2014

  • Meeting of Styles Mexico | 2014

  • Wander Project No 3 | 2014

  • Wander Project No 2 | 2013

  • Wander Project | 2012

  • Murales Bienal de Arte Paíz | 2012

  • Festival del Centro Histórico Guatemala | 2011

  • Todos4rte | 2011

  • Identidad Hip-Hop | 2009

  • Conciencia Hip-Hop | 2009

  • Unidos por la Paz | 2009

  • Build a Bridge | 2009

  • Festival del Centro Histórico Guatemala | 2008

  • Festival del Centro Histórico Guatemala | 2007

Events & Exhibitions


3rd place, All Ironlak Graffiti Competition
Latin America (2011)

Premios Exponet, honorable mention
Guatemala · Guatemala (2007)

Awards & Recognitions