about
VAN SUMO
A 2D digital illustrator/animator from the Philippines specializing in character illustrations, stylized portraits, and pixel art animations.
Co-founder of Papercut tavern : An artist alley collective
work contact: [email protected]
portfolio
animations
Chibi art
Character portraits
illustrations
Commission samples
chibi
Sketch
Lined
Paper cut-out
Pixel sprites
projects
UNTIL THEN (Polychroma Games)
2D Artist, Animator (2021, April 2022-May 2024)
As a character artist, I was tasked to create and help develop character sprites and animations. Other than characters, I also assisted with creating environment and minigame assets and game illustrations. I have coordinated with writers to create storyboards and assisted with onboarding and leading new assistant artists to the team.
The game is out on Steam and PS5!
UNTIL THEN: Cathy Plush design (Polychroma Games)
Merchandise Artist (August 2024)
Conceptualized and Illustrated the plush merchandise design for Cathy Portillo of Until Then. Made for the collaboration of Polychroma Games and Makeship.
The listing can be viewed here!
Kurisu Kowa Debut (Projek Hikayat)
2D Illustrator, Concept Artist (March 2022)
I was commissioned to create art assets for Kurisu Kowa's debut video. I designed Kurisu Kowa's lion mascot, as well as created a storyboard based on a rough outline the client provided.