About Aton
The journey from doodling in class to becoming a multimedia artist!
My Story: I’m Diogo Pinheiro, a 20-year-old artist who began drawing original characters during middle school. Over the years, I’ve developed my skills independently. In my free time, I enjoy further developing these characters, building their stories, and expanding their lore. Beyond personal projects, I’ve had the privilege of exploring diverse creative fields, including game development, animation, and interactive installations.
Education: I completed a professional animation course at EASR (Escola Artística Soares dos Reis), where I worked on various 2D and 3D animations. During this time, I also participated in an Erasmus project with teams from Poland, Italy, and Austria, and had the opportunity to visit Graz. Currently, I’m in the final year of my college degree at ESMAD (Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design), where I have worked on numerous projects across disciplines I never imagined exploring.
My academic journey has also led me to work in the professional world on a few occasions, from a multimedia/animation internship at Canal 180 to creating works for various institutions like oCubo and Casa da Música. I’ve also had the opportunity to participate in the coworking space at Kendir Studios, where I developed some personal projects.
Skills:I’ve worked with numerous industry standard tools, gaining in-depth knowledge of Clip Studio Paint, After Effects, Blender, Arduino, and Processing. I also maintain basic skills in other tools such as Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Maya, Unity, Aseprite, and Visual Studio Code.
Important Experiences: In addition to the highlights above, I’ve participated in activities that have shaped both my personal and professional growth. I’ve been part of hierarchical organizations like Scouts and Praxe, and have a background in competitive sports, including handball, basketball, and volleyball. I’ve also pursued self-discipline through activities like judo, swimming, and paddle. These experiences have helped me develop resilience, teamwork, and a well-rounded skill set.