Hello, 

My name is Mercedes, but people call me ‘Mechi’. I’m an illustrator, character designer, and creator from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I’m a ♊ with a rising ♉ so curiosity, playfulness and perseverance are three of my main qualities ✨.

My work is all about:
Magic: Fantastic universes and characters as well as esotericism.

People: Characters from different races, genres, sizes because inclusivity is one of my main priorities.

Slice of life: Situations and characters that showcase coming of age and all the emotions that come out of it - vulnerability, joy, sadness.

Nature: Plants, forests, the sea - nature itself and environmental care because I consider them to be of utmost importance to the world.

My current services include illustration for publishing and editorial projects, illustration for brands and event/products promotions, character design and surface pattern design for textile and stationery projects.

When I’m not drawing, I enjoy listening to music, watching K-dramas, and petting my cat, Mila, until she’s sick of me :).


Let’s work together!
Reach out at hola.mechibarron@gmail.com

Let's create art

Let's create art •

Work Experience

(May 2022 - Currently)
*Freelancer | Illustrator
Clients:
DealMaker (USA) / The Saucerer (UK) / Expanish (Spain & Bs As) / Piercing by Karen (Bs As) / Rituall (Bs As) / BILOG (Bs As)

(March 2020 - May 2022)
*The Walt Disney Company | Sr. Illustrator & Designer
Projects: Papas x Encargo / Entrelazados / Tudo Igual… SQN / LUCHA / Champeta / L POP / O Coro / Siempre Fui Yo / Ready Gamers, Go! / Mi Música, Mi Tierra / Horario Estelar and many more.

(April 2019 - March 2020)
*MediaMonks | Designer, Retoucher & Illustrator
Project:
NIGHTSHIFT (NDA) - We had to create different kinds of digital assets that involved retouching images, and creating brand proposals and illustrations for different campaigns.

(February 2018 - March 2019)
*Wunderman | Designer & Illustrator
Clients: Microsoft / Philips / Avent / Rexona / Unilever