Creative Odyssey: Personal and Academic Illustrations
Chaela Chua
Illustrator
Visual Artist
Digital illustrator
Adobe Animate
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Traditionally Rendered Illustrations
A collection of hand-rendered artworks showcasing traditional techniques and personal creativity.
Original Character Design
“Rina: The Bamboo Wielder” | 9”x12” Gouache on watercolor paper.
Previous illustration was based on this character sheet of my original character.
Character Design Exploration
Harry Potter in an Exaggerated Cartoon Style
"Harry's Journey Through the Enchanted Forest" | 12”x9” Gouache on watercolor paper.
Redesigning Steven Universe Characters in a Post-Apocalyptic Setting
"Stevonnie & Amethyst Re-illustrated"
As a fun addition, I created a life-size replica of Stevonnie's shield using materials I found at home, including a used fan, ID lace, an old comb, and more.
Fashion Design
Conceptual Fashion Designs | Wedding Dress, Suit, and Dress Collection
Colored pencils on watercolor paper.
Creative Illustrations
Reimagining the Filipino Jeepney
Gouache on watercolor paper.
Poster paint on watercolor paper.
Five-point perspective of our neighborhood | Poster paint on watercolor paper
Mixed Media
Promoting Philippine Sea Life | Paper Cut Material Exploration | Academic Work
Made with paper, scrap fabric, and digital techniques.
Re-illustrating "The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe" | Conceptual Academic Work
I made over 25 illustrations on 15"x20" boards, exploring used clothes and acrylic paint as the primary mediums to re-illustrate the book.
Book Cover and Spread Mock-up
Digital Illustrations
This section highlights some of my favorite digital artworks, featuring a variety of styles and techniques. From character designs to scene compositions, each piece is a personal expression of creativity and skill that I've developed over time.
Character Design
David Illustrated | From Shepherd to Warrior – Sketches, Turnarounds, and Final Artwork
Design inspired by David from the Bible, depicting his journey from shepherd to warrior.
Concept Development: Initial Sketches and Ideation.
Comprehensive sketches for the final illustration.
Bringing "Lif3like" to Life | Character & Environment Illustration Exploration
Environment Design
Final Illustration for Chapter 2 - The Terrible Dogfish | Created with recycled grease from used car engine oil.
Thumbnail exploration
Arrietty's Enchanted World | Visual Environment Exploration
The goal of this exploration was to delve into the whimsical and intricate world of Arrietty, envisioning and visualizing the diverse environments she and other characters might encounter.
Reimagining Stevonnie from Steven Universe Into a Post-Apocalyptic World | Conceptual Movie Poster
Poster based on the previous Stevonnie character redesign.
Game Design
Sunrise Forest Game Concept | Character, Sprite, & Game Design
Game Start Screen
Animation
A Speckle in the Universe | Short Animation Film
This story follows the journey of a spirit or sprite who becomes lost in the mortal realm. It goes through many interesting encounters and eventually meets a lifelong friend. This short animation depicts how in the grand scheme of things, everything in the universe may seem like just a speckle but can be everything to those who actually live in it.
The audio used in this video is intended for academic purposes only and is not meant to infringe on copyright. It is used here solely for educational and illustrative purposes.
