Heyo! I’m CJ—also known as Ceej! I’m an illustrator based in the Philippines. You might recognize my work, most of them are fanart I’ve drawn over the years for various animated shows and fandoms (Miraculous, Naruto, Haikyuu!!, Genshin Impact, Spy x Family, and more), as well as my recent work from Webtoon’s Float.
My journey began with a simple and peculiar love for drawing. I enjoyed the process so much—just sketching lines with no idea where they would lead, and suddenly, there it was: an image! That thrill pushed me forward. I eventually pursued animation in college because I thought, “This is how many drawings I want to make!” That’s how excited I was about this path. Animation school has taught me so well, more in depth about art. I pursued character drawing—not because I don’t like to animate but something else from its essence, is that we can draw moving characters, without them actually moving. Through expressions, poses, and scenes, illustration carries a unique kind of storytelling, and it resonated with me deeply.
I’ve been drawing for more than a decade now, focusing mainly on character illustrations. I’ve worked as a freelance character artist for many years, and today, I’m genuinely grateful to have the opportunity to share the skills I’ve honed with all of you, friends!