Ryo Tupas

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Hi, I'm Ryo Tupas, an illustrator and visual storyteller based in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan (remote-friendly).

About

Hi, I’m Ryo Tupas, an illustrator and visual storyteller based in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan (remote-friendly). I create narrative-driven visuals for merchandise, editorial, and digital platforms, drawing on 10+ years of experience.

I’m skilled at translating concepts and emotion into clear, appealing artwork, adapting my style to suit different audiences. I focus on expressive, character-driven imagery and simplifying ideas into clean, accessible visuals. I enjoy collaborating with clients and refining ideas through feedback to deliver cohesive visuals across formats.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • TagalogAdvanced
  • JapaneseIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Education

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Work experience

Illustrator & Contributing Art Director · HEEL / FACE MagazineJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Produced illustrations aligned with music and pop culture themes, focusing on storytelling and visual clarity. Contributed to concept development and visual direction to ensure cohesive presentation across content.

Visual Merchandiser · Robinsons Place BacolodJan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

Designed visual displays with a focus on composition, clarity, and audience engagement. Applied spatial and visual storytelling principles to enhance customer experience.

Freelance IllustratorJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Create a wide range of illustrations across merchandise, editorial, and client projects, adapting style to match different audiences and visual directions. Developed character-driven visuals that communicate emotion, tone, and narrative in a clear and engaging way. Translated concepts and references into clean, simplified illustrations suitable for digital and print use. Collaborated with clients to refine ideas through multiple feedback rounds and iterations. Prepared high-resolution and web-optimized assets for various platforms.

Education

BFA Advertising Arts · La Consolacion College Bacolod2030 – 2026

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