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Hi, I’m April Rose Mercado, a Cebu City-based illustrator with 11 years of experience in concept art, comics, and digital illustration. I specialize in clean line work, crisp edges, and storytelling through visuals.
I love collaborating on character-driven projects and delivering polished line art, color work, and cover art for comics and webtoons. I’m known for reliable turnarounds and attention to detail.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Tagalog
Intermediate
Work Experience
Illustrator at DeviantArt
December 1, 2016 - PresentWorked as a digital illustrator with flexible art styles ranging from cartoons to anime and semi-realism. Responsibilities included character design, background artist duties, and 2D Vtuber modeling, showcasing adaptability and creative skills in various artistic approaches.
Contractual Line Artist at Voyce.Me
August 1, 2024 - PresentWorked as a line artist for any available project with specialization in clean edges and clean folders, delivering high-quality line art suitable for different client needs and project types.
Colorist at Samaria Co., Ltd.
September 1, 2025 - PresentExperienced in color grading and typesetting roles.
Illustrator (Webtoon Project) at Aethon: Knights Apocalypse
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Webtoon project – illustrated line art from Chapter 2 to Chapter 9; contributed to cover art and banners.
Illustrator (Webtoon Project) at ZokioVerse: Mage Of Blades
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Webtoon – illustrated line art for Chapters 9 to 12.
Illustrator at Bite Vs Battle
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018Developed one-shot comic with Disney characters in fan-made world; illustrated line art, colors, shading, and final touch-ups.
Project Artist at S.U.N.A
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Created a one-shot comic featuring a private military unit seeking artifacts in an abandoned castle; designed book cover, visuals & character designs; illustrated the line art.
Project Illustrator at S.U.N.A
April 1, 2024 - May 2, 2024Created a one-shot comic featuring a private militia unit, including cover art, visuals, and character designs; illustrated the line art.
Project Artist/Line Artist at Aethon: Knights Apocalypse
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Webtoon project; illustrated line art from Chapter 2 to Chapter 9; contributed cover art and banners.
Project Illustrator at Zokiverse: Mage Of Blades
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Webtoon project; illustrated line art for Chapters 9 to 12; created Elias’ guardian visuals and navigated a magical new realm.
Contractual Colorist at Samaria Co., Ltd.
September 1, 2025 - PresentExperienced in color grading and typesetting roles.
Line Artist at Voyce.Me
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Project-based contractual line artist focusing on clean line work and crisp edges; Known for fast turnaround times and attention to detail.
Illustrator at S.U.N.A
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Created a one-shot comic featuring a private military unit seeking artifacts in an abandoned castle; designed book cover, visuals and character designs; illustrated line art.
Webtoon Illustrator at Aethon: Knights Apocalypse
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Webtoon about a fantasy/post-apocalyptic portal lit RP; Illustrated line art from Chapter 2 to Chapter 9; contributed to cover art and banner.
Webtoon Illustrator at Zokio Verse: Mage Of Blades
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Webtoon about Elias, guardian to a fallen king, navigating a magical new realm; Illustrated line art for Chapters 9 to 12.
Illustrator / Comic Artist at Bite Vs Battle (Disney Characters Fan World)
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018Developed a one-shot comic featuring Disney characters in a fan-made world; illustrated line art, colors, shading, and final touch-ups.
Project-based Line Artist at Voyce.Me
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Line artist for various projects with a focus on clean line work and crisp edges. Known for fast turnaround times and attention to detail.
Contractual Project Based Colorist at Samaria Co., Ltd.
September 1, 2025 - PresentExperienced in color grading and typesetting roles.
Line Artist / Illustrator at Aethon: Knights Apocalypse
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Webtoon about a fantasy/post-apocalyptic portal lit RPG. Illustrated line art from Chapter 2 to Chapter 9. Contributed to cover art and banner.
Illustrator at Zokiverse: Mage Of Blades
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Webtoon about Elias, guard to a fallen king, navigating a magical new realm. Illustrated line art for Chapters 9 to 12.
Project-based Contractual Line Artist at Voice.Me
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Line artist for various projects with a focus on clean line work and crisp edges. Known for fast turnaround times and attention to detail.
Project-based Illustrator / Cover Artist at Aethon: Knights Apocalyptica
August 1, 2024 - October 2, 2024Webtoon about a fantasy/post-apocalyptic portal; illustrated line art from Chapter 2 to Chapter 9; contributed to cover art and banner.
Illustrator at Zokioverse: Mage Of Blades
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Webtoon about Elias, guarding a fallen king, navigating a magical new realm; illustrated line art for chapters 9 to 12.
One-shot Comic Artist at S.U.N.A
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Created a one-shot comic featuring a private military unit seeking artifacts in an abandoned castle and faced the supernatural; created the book cover, visuals & character designs; illustrated the line art.
Education
Senior Highschool at Tejero National High School
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Senior Highschool at Tejero National High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood in ICT-Animation NC II/Animation II
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Senior High School at Tejero National High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood I in ICT-Animation NC II/Animation II
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022NCII/Animation II at Tejero National High School
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Technical-Vocational-Livelihood in ICT-Animation NC II/Animation II at Tejero National High School
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Technical-Vocational-Livelihood in ICT - Animation II NC II at Tejero National High School
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Senior High School - Graduate at Tejero National High School
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026NC II / Animation II at Tejero National High School
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Senior High School - ICT Animation NC II at Tejero National High School
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022NC II / Animation II at Tejero National High School
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Qualifications
NC II/Animation II
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025NC II/Animation II
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Animation NC II
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026Animation NC II
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022NC II Animation II
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
I’m adaptable to any style from cartoons to semi realism!
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