Jean Piero Montilla

By LatAm ARTE

Jean Piero Montilla is a Colombian illustrator and visual artist based in Bogotá. His work spans editorial illustration, children’s books, character and graphic novel design, combining narrative imagery with inventive character work. He is known for clean, expressive line work, vivid color palettes, and imaginative scenes that evoke storytelling. Montilla uses digital tools as well as traditional techniques to craft work that balances whimsy with strong compositional structure. Over his career, he has built a substantial portfolio showcased via Behance, galleries, and illustration platforms. His work attracts attention for its clarity of ideas and emotional resonance—able to appeal to both young audiences and more mature ones. As a senior illustrator, he also collaborates in multidisciplinary projects and commissions, applying his style to both commercial and more poetic narrative assignments.