Samantha Sumulong

Designer & Illustrator

"I am always inspired by the culture of my country and want to celebrate that through my works. I love sharing the beauty of the Philippines, its people, fashion, architecture, food, mythology and so much more."

Samantha Sumulong is a Philippine-based artist and illustrator. Her works celebrate the Filipino culture by combining traditional, historical, and modern elements. Originally trained in Architecture, she uses her knowledge and understanding of color, shapes, and form to create bright, warm, and bold pieces.

Work Experience

Freelance

Designer and Illustrator

Collaborating Artist:
NAFCON Texas: Bayanihart Silent Auction, With Love Phoenix: Art Relief Project, Sanitation & Shelters: Art Relief Project

Selected Clients:
Ayala Malls Pasyal
2018 - Philippines

MakeSpaceToday

Creative Catalog Member

The Catalog of Creatives is composed of of Make Space Today members who offer their CREATIVE SERVICES to clients in various industries–from start-up businesses and private clients to commercial and retail brands.
2019 - Philippines

Lor Calma & Partners

On-The-Job-Training Apprenticeship Program

June 2017 - July 2017 Philippines

A.V. Wieneke III & Associates

Architectural Intern

January 2020 - 2020 Philippines

Canva

Diversity Illustrator

My responsibilities include producing illustrations in different styles with high technique and quality while meeting user needs. Produce illustrations in line with the brief given by the creative lead. As well as curate graphic collections for current design trends
September 2022 - Makati, Philippines

Pushpin Visual Solutions

Illustrator

As a freelance illustrator, I bring life and a visual representation to a text, message, or concept. Through the use of strong creative thinking and problem-solving ideas.

My work for Pushpin Visual Solutions has been primarily editorial and children's book illustration.
September 2022 - Makati, Philippines

Education

University Of Santo Tomas College Of Architecture

Architecture

2014 - 2019 Manila, Philippines

School Of Visual Arts (SVA)

Continuing Education, Careers in Illustration

Exploring drawing and career possibilities through a variety of forms, including storyboarding for film/music videos, editorial illustration, cartooning and comics, storyboarding for advertising, and children's book illustration.

Faculty: Grant Shaffer, Storyboard artist, editorial illustrator, visual artist, cartoonist and children’s book illustrator
February 2022 - March 2022

Languages

English (Fluent),
Tagalog (Conversational),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, Clip Studio PaintEX, Procreate,