I'm Kristine 'Kring' Demetrio, a professional artist and illustrator based in Cebu City. I’m passionate about illustrating stories and bringing characters to life across styles, from playful picture books to atmospheric game art. Over the years, I’ve created children's book illustrations, tabletop game art, book covers, spot illustrations, and e-learning imagery for international clients. My published titles include Ang Lumang Makina ni Lola Mina (Lampara Books, PH), Bluebeard's Bride (Magpie Games, US), Spell Bound (Smith Street Books, AUS), and I’ve contributed to ColorIt coloring books.

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I'm Kristine 'Kring' Demetrio, a professional artist and illustrator based in Cebu City. I’m passionate about illustrating stories and bringing characters to life across styles, from playful picture books to atmospheric game art. Over the years, I’ve created children's book illustrations, tabletop game art, book covers, spot illustrations, and e-learning imagery for international clients. My published titles include Ang Lumang Makina ni Lola Mina (Lampara Books, PH), Bluebeard's Bride (Magpie Games, US), Spell Bound (Smith Street Books, AUS), and I’ve contributed to ColorIt coloring books.

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I’m Kristine ‘Kring’ Demetrio, a professional artist and illustrator based in Cebu City. I’m passionate about illustrating stories and bringing characters to life across styles, from playful picture books to atmospheric game art.

Over the years, I’ve created children’s book illustrations, tabletop game art, book covers, spot illustrations, and e-learning imagery for international clients. My published titles include Ang Lumang Makina ni Lola Mina (Lampara Books, PH), Bluebeard’s Bride (Magpie Games, US), Spell Bound (Smith Street Books, AUS), and I’ve contributed to ColorIt coloring books.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Art Director/Product Art Lead at White Brick Creative Studio
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Created key art for Space Ape games: Beatstar and Countrystar. Designed merchandise for brands including 3D printed vases and lamps. Provided art direction for Boysen Paints color trends video promotions.
Graphic Designer/Coloring Book Illustrator at Numi Global Inc.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Created 60 coloring book illustrations for ColorIt brand. Designed layout materials, book covers, and promotional deliverables, including Amazon and Shopify listing images.
Assistant Art Director / Medical Illustrator at Software Expert Systems (Expert College)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Led illustration projects with the art director, ensuring consistency and quality of medical e-learning illustrations. Provided training for new illustrators and designers.
Freelance Artist/Illustrator at Self-Employed
November 17, 2016 - Present
Collaborated with international clients including Smith Street Books, Chaosium Inc., Lampara Publishing, and ABACA Baking Company on book illustrations, RPG art, and packaging design.
Illustrations QA/ Team Trainer/ Children’s Book Illustrator at Tate Publishing Enterprises
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Led illustration QA, trained new illustrators, and produced children's book illustrations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
June 6, 2005 - March 20, 2009

Qualifications

7th Lampara Books Illustrator Prize Winner
September 15, 2018 - September 15, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services