70: Live at Manila Illustration Fair w/ Dan Matutina, Soleil Ignacio, Jethro Olba, Jer Dee & Rommel Joson
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Join us for a roundtable on “Is Style Set in Stone? Defining Your Style and Voice as an Illustrator” featuring:
🎨 Dan Matutina (@twistedfork) - Designer and illustrator, founding partner of Plus63 and Hydra Design Group. Known for his angular, graphic style mixed with hand-painted textures, Dan’s work spans print, digital, animation, branding, and furniture design. He also serves as the founding VP of the Communication Design Association of the Philippines (CDAP).
🎨 Soleil Ignacio (@choleil) - Illustrator and designer known for her fierce, strong women illustrations. Soleil is the creative director and florist at Saglit by Flower Ranch Cafe. She also dabbles in tattooing and rock climbing, balancing creativity with adventure.
🎨 Jethro Olba (@jethro.olba) - Designer and illustrator leading the clothing brand Antibiotic Smile and co-director at OG Studio. His playful, retro-inspired characters are seen in collaborations with Nike, Crocs, and Vans.
🎨 Jer Dee (@jer.dee) - Metro Manila-based visual artist whose whimsical, energetic style is shaped by East Asian art, calligraphy, and music. His diverse portfolio includes work in advertising, fashion, and nightlife, along with creative production and DJing.
🎨 Rommel Joson (@rommeljoson) - Acclaimed illustrator, painter, and educator at UP College of Fine Arts. With degrees from Ateneo and UP, Rommel’s work has earned recognition from the Philippine Araw Awards and Shell National Student Art Competition.
🎤 Moderated by Gio Puyat (@kwentongcreatives) - Filmmaker and host of *Kwentong Creatives* podcast, Gio has over a decade of experience directing ads and nurturing Filipino creatives.
Discover how these talented artists define and evolve their unique styles. Gain insights into their creative processes, learn how they overcome challenges, and understand what makes their voices truly distinctive in the art world. Be inspired, connect with fellow creatives, and redefine your own artistic journey!