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Las Pinas, Philippines
Hi! I'm an illustrator and animator specializing in expressive, story-driven visuals for publishing, editorial, and commercial projects. I create illustrations and short animations that communicate ideas clearly while bringing personality, emotion, and movement to every piece. My style emphasizes storytelling, character, and atmosphere rather than overly polished perfection, making the work feel engaging and human. Whether you need editorial illustrations, book covers, children's book artwork, animated social content, or visual storytelling for a campaign, I'd be happy to help. Take a look at my portfolio, and if my work feels like a good fit for your project, I'd love to hear from you.
- 2D Drawing
- Cartoon Animation
- Character Design
- Storytelling
- Illustration
- Book Illustration
- Urban Illustration
Bulacan, Philippines
I am a freelance artist with 8 years of experience in the animation industry. I began my career as an assistant animator in Japanese animation. After that, I worked as a clean-up artist in Western animation. Additionally, I have also worked as an animator in various studios. I have a deep passion for sketching, particularly in handdrawn animation. I primarily work with Toon Boom Harmony, a powerful software that allows me to bring my creative visions to life.
- Animation
- Storyboarding
- 2D Animation
- Cartoon Animation
- Character Animation
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
Malaybalay, Philippines
I create captivating pixel art and animations that breathe life into stories and gameplay. With two years of specialized experience, I excel in delivering high-stakes assets for top-tier franchises. My expertise includes crafting intricate boss animations and cinematic storyboards, ensuring every frame resonates with players. I seamlessly blend retro aesthetics with modern design principles, enhancing both the gameplay experience and narrative depth. Whether I'm leading projects or collaborating as part of a team, I focus on quality and creativity to meet project goals. If you're looking for a creative partner who can elevate your game through striking visuals and engaging animations, let's discuss how I can contribute to your vision.
- Animation
- Game Art
- Pixel Art
- Game Asset
Muntinlupa, Philippines
Hi! I’m Joaquin Pilar (also known as Kuuly) — a Filipino Pixel & Voxel Artist with over 5 years of experience creating sprites, tilesets, and animations for video games. I’ve contributed to multiple projects, each with its own art direction and gameplay style, and I continue to push my craft toward a professional level. What excites me most about pixel art is how, despite its pixel and color limits, it offers endless creative possibilities for storytelling and worldbuilding. 🎨 What I Can Offer: • Character Sprites • Isometric & Top-Down Assets • 16x16 to 32x32 Tilesets • 2D Frame-by-Frame Animation • Illustrations • UI/UX Design • Voxel Modeling 🧰 Softwares I Use: • Aseprite • Krita • MagicaVoxel • Blockbench • PureRef If you’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented artist who can bring charm, personality, and life to your pixel worlds — I’d love to collaborate with you! 📁 Portfolio: artstation.com/kuuly
- 2D Animation
- Pixel Art
- Voxel
- Game Art
- MagicaVoxel
- Character Design
- Sprite Sheet Animation
- 2D Illustration
Manila, Philippines
Hello, I'm Mark, a seasoned 2D animator with extensive experience in the industry. I consistently bring creativity and a robust skill set to every production I contribute to. QUALIFICATIONS: Expertise in 2D Animation: Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software such as Animate, Toon Boom Harmony and Photoshop to craft compelling 2D animations. Traditional Animation Proficiency: Experienced in the art of traditional animation, adding depth and authenticity to projects. Versatile Tool Proficiency: Skilled in a variety of 2D animation tools, including Photoshop, Flash (Animate), Illustrator, After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony, enabling me to adapt to diverse project requirements. Storyboarding and Visual Storytelling: Well-versed in the principles of visual storytelling and adept at creating detailed storyboards to guide the narrative flow. Character Design and Illustration: Extensive study and practice in the development of captivating character designs and illustrations, enriching the storytelling process. Basic Character Modeling in AutoDesk Maya: Familiarity with the fundamentals of character modeling in AutoDesk Maya, broadening my skill set to encompass 3D animation techniques.
- Animation
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Character Animator
- 2D Animation
- Character Design
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Animated GIF
- 2D Art
- Cartoon Character
- 2D Game Art
- 2D Design & Drawings
- Character Animation
Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
My name is Ed Lester Reyes. A CGI and Multimedia artist with backgrounds in fine arts and mass communication. I have been a professional artist for more than a decade. 15 years to be exact. I started my career as a graphic designer. And over the years, learned a lot of trades and decided in my heart to go multimedia and become an animator. In my experience in the industry, I have encountered a lot of challenges and setbacks. But It only added to my strength and growth. I worked in companies and met a lot of talented people. Along the way, I learned the value of right attitude and work ethic. I am now a full time freelancer. Experiencing the freedom of working from home, creating artworks for happy clients and finding answers for the ever present artistic questions thru my skills, talent passion and love for the art. Let us help each other. Let us work together. Peace and Love.
- Animation
- Storyboarding
- 2D Animation
- 3D Rendering
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D Design
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Rigging
- Character Design
- 3D Animation
- Digital Painting
- Motion Graphics
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Character Animation
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