Hugo Ceneviva – Bringing Digital Art to Life
Originally from Brazil, Hugo Ceneviva has been transforming the digital art scene in the U.S. since 2014. With a decade of passion and experience, he seamlessly blends creativity and precision, leaving his mark on every project he touches.

Career Highlights:
Creative Retoucher with 10 years of experience at top agencies and studios worldwide.
Versatile Artist specializing in Beauty, Automotive, Product, Matte Painting, and Composites.
Recognized by Lürzer's Archive as one of the top 200 digital artists worldwide in both 2022/23 (3 projects featured) and 2023/24 (1 project featured).
Iconic Cover Work: Retouched four Sports Illustrated covers for NFL Fantasy, a Velvet Mag cover featuring Paris Hilton, and exclusive projects with Alice Cooper and Stan Lee.
Industry Leader: Selected as an Adobe Photoshop beta tester for the iPad 2018 launch and featured as a speaker at international events focused on creativity and retouching.
Award-Winning Talent: Won the Communication Arts C2C 2022 Awards with a Nike project in two categories: Sports and Photography.
Educator and Mentor: Released his first retouching class on PRO EDU, the leading platform for photography and retouching in the U.S.

Notable Collaborations:
Nike – Since 2023, Hugo has maintained a significant partnership with Nike, contributing to high-profile projects such as the official medal ceremony uniforms for USA Paralympic athletes and the holiday season collections. His work emphasizes beautiful aesthetics and authenticity, solidifying his role as a key creative partner.
Apple – Worked at Apple Inc. for three years on special projects, bringing his unique vision and retouching expertise to one of the world’s most influential tech companies.
Collaborated with Bentley alongside renowned automotive photographer Webb Bland, enhancing the imagery for the Bentayga S.
Partnered with industry giants such as Google, Intel, CitiBank, Stella Artois, NBA, Adidas GOLF, Asics, Ubisoft, T-Mobile, Sacramento Kings, Toyo Tires, Taylor Guitars, and many more.
Created four simultaneous covers for Sports Illustrated, marking a significant milestone in sports photography.
Led a team for three years in the Adidas Golf campaigns across the U.S. and Europe.
Contributed to Ken Block's Toyo Tires campaign for four consecutive years.

Skills and Expertise:
Mastery of Photoshop, Camera Raw, Capture One, and Adobe Bridge.
Adaptable Retouching Style suitable for any visual narrative.
Advanced Visual Communication paired with a background as an Art Director, ensuring a strategic, big-picture approach.
Proven Project Leadership with the ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines.
Extreme Attention to Detail and adherence to brand guidelines.
Creative Problem-Solver with extensive experience in print advertisements.
Passionate Innovator who thrives on challenges and new technologies.
Effective Team Leader and Collaborator with exceptional communication and leadership skills.
High Work Ethic driven by an unwavering love for the craft.





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