ILLUSTRATOR & CONCEPT ARTIST
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ren is a 22 year old Filipino artist based on Manila. They are a Bachelor of Multimedia Arts Specializing in Animation student. Their works commonly revolve around character design, concept art, and graphic design. Their art style leans on anime and western influences alike, while still being open to experimental styles such as semi-realism.PROGRAMS & EQUIPMENT: Clip Studio Paint EX, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
ILLUSTRATIONS
EXPERIMENTAL WORKS
Para Po (2020) is a slice of life portrayal of a classic highschool boy travelling in a jeepney. The afternoon setting in Boni traffic has been a nostalgic point of my life - and the wisp of old, warm romance reflects on this fleeting feeling.
Hawak Kamay (2022) is a politically charged digital illustration made for Life and Works of Rizal, wherein it commentates on the past and present struggles that Filipinos consistently go through by relating this phenomenon through the five senses.
"Parang Laro Lamang" (2021) is a politically charged piece reflecting the conflict of today - wherein it portrays the united feeling of “being played” - the political climate being a conflicting hope; toyed like a game of chess.
No Place in the Frames (2021) is a piece dedicated to the subject of gender in the arts; a commentary on female artists and their lack of recognition even in the art industry - put back into place by the patriarchy for their 'set roles' in society.
Self Preservation (2020) is a semi-realistic self portrait showing how one forces to suppress the expression of emotion in order to 'preserve' one's composure or sense of self.
Help Wanted (2020)
Simulation (2020)
MAIN WORKS
Dreams Untold (2024)
A Winter Night's Lazzo (2023)
Blood in the Water (2022)
Mechanical Fever! (2023)
Drakon Commission (2023)
NARU (2023)
Sinclair (2023)
Miles, Gwen & Hobie (2023)
Valerie Commission (2023)
Noctyx (2023)
Koninnit! (2023)
Tighnari (2023)
Unfinished Fish Business (2024)
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Cord Connection (2024)
Kaeya Birthday (2023)
Reigen (2023)
Chibi Icon Commissions (2024)
Chibi Card Commissions (2022)
Takaradachi to Live; Alban Knox Birthday Project (2023)
Reaching for the Stars - Home MV; Alban Knox Birthday Project (2024)
Reaching for the Stars - Home MV; Alban Knox Birthday Project (2024)
Valen Commission (2023)
Alban Knox (2022)
Miryenda; Alban Birthday Zine (2023)
Hutao (2022)
Kuneho Cafe (2024)
Concert Tartaglia (2023)
Bouken da Bouken! (2021)
Bababa ba? Bababa... (2024) is a playful looping portrayal of a traveling routine hiding mindless ramblings, one of which inevitably becomes a new principle - life is a cycle we are forced to ride yet each day differs, and you will always remain you.
Knox Cafe; Secret Santa (2023)
Dramatic Irony (2024)
Snaketamer (2022)
Arbalet x Fantasmagorie (2024)
Kruz (2022)
CONCEPT DESIGNS
CHARACTER DESIGNS
A series of personal concept artworks dedicated to the creation of character design; varying in detail from simple to complex.
Oyeng is a representation of Ren during the pandemic; designed for an animated short for the subject Animation 2. This simplistic and comedic approach in style helps with easier animation and the short's vibe, as it reflects on everyday routine.
Dia Vintre (2020)
Expression Test (2020). Dedicated to a simpler animation project, this demonstrates that despite the tendency to evolve around more detailed, mature styles - cartoonish styles with bolder lines are also included within artistic range.
Ravn the Technician (2020) is a personal character for a future project. This character style is heavily experimental, as this serves to push the limits of lineless designs mixed with slightly realistic shading and simpler body and face language.
Hasumi Morimiya (2023)
Mr. Man (2024)
Ren-tan (2023)
RAD DOG! | OC Raffle (2024)
Stitches & Secrets; Halloween Event (2023)
Sawblades & Puzzles; Halloween Event (2023)
KRUZ Reference Sheet Redraw (2024)
Angel in the Crossing; Halloween Event (2023)
Agape (2023)
ENVIRONMENT & PROP DESIGNS
A series of concept art made for projects.
Flower Bed Concept | Alikoy (2024)
Lava Flow Conceptualization | Alikoy (2024)
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PROJECTS
MAALWAN DITO (CONCEPT ART EXHIBIT)
Created by KRKR Productions with Camille Prado and Robert Ramos
awarded Best Concept Art in Capstone 2
Worked as Director, Scriptwriter, Character Designer, Main 2D AnimatorWatch the current trailer for the project here!
Pinaida Character Design
Elias Character Design
Maalwan Dito (2024) is a thesis concept art exhibit aiming to be an animated short surrounding the story of withstanding healing beliefs from Occidental Mindoro. It focuses on using a hybrid 2d/3d style to embody the idyllic rural side of the Philippines.
Maalwan Dito Exhibit Printables & Social Media Promotionals (2024)
ORGANIZATION WORKS
In Lightbox, also known as LBX 2d Animation Organization, Ren has worked in multiple projects including exclusive merchandise creations as part of the Creative Committee. Aside from illustration, they have also worked as its Internal Communications Officer, adding on the background of copywriting.They have also worked for Pixel Hive, also known as PXH Comics Organization as a Publishing Committee member focused on the creation and publication of original comic zines, contributing in both its layout and writing.
LBX Header & Totebag Merchandise (2024)
Lightbox x Safezone Merchandise (2024)
Pixel Hive: Across the Hive Zine Brand Guide (2023). This branding has also been implemented for S.Y. 2023-2024's entire organization brand.
Pixel Hive: Across the Hive Zine Brand Guide (2023). This branding has also been implemented for S.Y. 2023-2024's entire organization brand.
Pixel Hive: Across the Hive Zine Brand Guide (2023). This branding has also been implemented for S.Y. 2023-2024's entire organization brand.
Pixel Hive Zine '25 Assets (2025). Centris Pallida Props.
Pixel Hive Zine '25 Assets (2025). Langstroth Republic Props.
Pixel Hive Zine '25 Assets (2025). Stingers' Reef Props.
Pixel Hive Zine '25 Assets (2025). Citadel of Mellonia Props.
Pixel Hive Zine '25 Assets (2025). Honeydew Valley Props.
BOOTHINGTHINGS (2023)
Boothingthings! The Ultimate Selling n' Learning Event is a collaborative event for Multimedia Seminars. They stood as the Event MC, Marketing Head and one of its Main Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Copywriter. They are the main designer for 2 out of 3 mascots, Ate Archie & Connie.
Final Promotional Poster
Final Merchandise Lineup
Mascot Designs (Archie, Connie & Cong)
Social Media Promotional Material
GHOULIC GLAMOR (2024)
Ghoulic Glamor is a mockup concept for a mobile game created for internship, centering a fashion management type playstyle with a simplistic artistic direction similar to the nostalgic flash game, Devilish Hairdresser.
Ghoulic Glamor - Frankina Steingate - Character Design (2024).
Ghoulic Glamor Summary (2024).
Ghoulic Glamor Mock Start Screen (2024).
Ghoulic Glamor Mock UI (2024).
