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Ellysa Bucasas
Ellysa Bucasas
Illustrator & Apprentice Architect
Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Summary

Illustrator | Apprentice Architect

I specialize in illustration and design, working on projects such as game backgrounds, visual novels, and books for diverse clients. I’ve also taken on the role of art director, leading a small team for both an on-site project and a crypto-related initiative. My degree in architecture brings a unique edge to my creative work, combining technical architectural expertise with artistic fantasy illustrations.

Skills

Concept ArtEnvironment DesignIllustrationEnvironment ModelingArchitectural VisualizationArchitectural Design

Software proficiency

Photoshop
Photoshop
SketchUp
SketchUp
Procreate
Procreate

Experience

  • Visual Novel Game Background Artist at Eclipse
    FR
    January 2026 - Present

    I work as a Background Artist for an independent, in-development visual novel game, where I design interior and exterior environments while working remotely with the game's founder/ developer.

  • Game Background Artist at Sabong Saga
    PH
    January 2025 - March 2025

    Sabong Saga is a pioneering Web 3-based cockfighting game developed by an all-Filipino team. Players can collect, breed, battle, and trade digital roosters.

    As an illustrator, I collaborated closely with a team of developers and artists. I was responsible for designing the game's background environments across multiple levels.

  • Art Director at Tsoko NFT
    PH
    January 2023 - March 2024

    Tsoko NFT is a food-inspired NFT project with the vision of expanding both digitally and in real life.

    As the Art Director, I lead design conceptualization and oversee artistic direction, ensuring consistency across publication materials, website, art assets, and all visual elements. I also mentor fellow artists, providing creative guidance and insights to elevate the project's artistic quality.

  • Children's Book Illustrator at SHANi Kid Scientist
    Georgia
    January 2021 - January 2022

    I worked as the Illustrator for the book's layout, cover art, character design, and story illustrations.

  • Book Cover Illustrator at Teletrend, Inc,
    Cebu
    November 2021 - December 2021

    I worked as the Illustrator for the fantasy book cover art of "The Omen's Curse", collaborating closely with the collective to bring their vision to life.