Hi! I’m Anakin, an illustrator and portrait painter based in the Philippines. I’ve always had a deep love for creating beautiful things—art is my way of capturing the essence of everyday life and bringing it to the forefront.

My illustrations that are not portraits blends realism with a touch of loneliness. A friend had told me: “There is a juxtaposition between your character’s drawn appearance and the emptiness of the environments, or lack of other people in them at least. They are always alone. This is something that stands out to me.”

Aside from art, I enjoy staying active by going to the gym, playing video games, and making music. These hobbies allow me to balance both physical and creative energy, fueling my passion for storytelling through visual art.

If you enjoy artwork that combines realism with a narrative undertone, moments of calm, and expressions of deep contemplation, then you’ll find something familiar in what I create.