SOTEIRO

ILLUSTRATOR & CHARACTER DESIGNER

ABOUT ME

ABOUT

My name is MIU (she/they) — a Senior High Multimedia Arts student and visual storyteller behind SOTEIRO.I've been drawing since I was little, inspired by my mom sketch on our glass kitchen table. Over time, I've grown passionate in creating illustrations.Through both school and freelance work, I've taken part in projects like a photobooth and bakery business, helped with branding for local shops, and served as Vice President of the Young Filmmaker's Society in my school during my Senior High years.My current interests include illustration and 3D posing, and I'm always experimenting with new ways to express my creativity.

ART TOOLS

  • iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen)

  • Clip Studio Paint | Adobe Lightroom

  • CANON EOS 1300D | Camera

  • ProCreate | ibisPaint X | ToonSquid

  • Adobe Photoshop | Premiere | Audition

MY NAME?

The name 'SOTEIRO' was created by combining 'Sote', meaning expressions. With 'iro' signifying color, complexion, or appearance.This fusion reflects a sense of artist identity and visual storytelling.

My Creative Process - DRAWING

GPosing is a unique art form that blends in-game photography with digital creativity. My process involves a thoughtful combination of research, tools, and post-processing techniques to bring each digital piece to life.

  • Inspiration & Visualization

I start with gathering inspiration from different online sources; Pinterest, Art communities, and Social Media, to build a mood board. Helping me define the theme, mood, and style I want to achieve in the final piece.

  • In-Game Composition

Using Final Fantasy XIV’s GPose mode, I carefully position characters, adjust lighting, and frame shots to capture the desired moment.

  • Software Integration

I enhance my captures by importing them into third-party tools to refine angles, add effects, or incorporate additional elements that aren’t possible within the game alone.

  • Photo Editing & Final Touches

Finally, I use Lightroom either both on my iPad and laptop to adjust colors, lighting, and details. This step adds depth and polish, transforming screenshots into digital art.

My Creative Process - GPOSING

GPosing is a unique art form that blends in-game photography with digital creativity. My process involves a thoughtful combination of research, tools, and post-processing techniques to bring each digital piece to life.

  • Inspiration & Visualization

I start with gathering inspiration from different online sources; Pinterest, Art communities, and Social Media, to build a mood board. Helping me define the theme, mood, and style I want to achieve in the final piece.

  • In-Game Composition

Using Final Fantasy XIV’s GPose mode, I carefully position characters, adjust lighting, and frame shots to capture the desired moment.

  • Software Integration

I enhance my captures by importing them into third-party tools to refine angles, add effects, or incorporate additional elements that aren’t possible within the game alone.

  • Photo Editing & Final Touches

Finally, I use Lightroom either both on my iPad and laptop to adjust colors, lighting, and details. This step adds depth and polish, transforming screenshots into digital art.

PORTFOLIO

CAPTURES

CREATIVE WORKS

MY ILLUSTRATIONS

CAMERA CAPTURES

GPOSES | Final Fantasy 14

ACADEMIC WORKS

DOUGHSNAP! iACADEMY MAKATI - APRIL 2025

What's DoughSNAP?

dOugH SNAP! is a product-service business offering a differentiated experience by combining edible cookie dough with a photobooth service. Customers can customize their edible cookie dough with a variety of selection of 6-7 toppings, enhancing the flavor and personalization. Additionally, the photobooth adds a fun and memorable element, allowing customers to capture and share their experience. dOugH SNAP! strives to keep costs low, ensuring affordability while donating a portion of the profits to support charitable causes.

My Contribution? I managed the Photobooth section of the business, providing the camera, laptop, printer, and software. I also created the layout designs, handled the software overlay, and managed the printing process of the photo prints.

EXTRA NOTES:

  • Safe & Customizable: Our edible dough is safe to eat and fully customizable with a variety of toppings and mix-ins.

  • Photo + Treat Combo: A unique dual-service—enjoy your treat while snapping a memory in our fun photobooth.

  • Purpose-Driven: A portion of our proceeds goes to a local charitable cause, making every bite and snapshot meaningful.

THE MENU

LAYOUTS / OVERLAYS

KAPEPE SILOG - AUG 2024

Kapepe Silog?

Kapepe Silog is a late-night product-service business that combines affordable Filipino comfort food with personalized branding experiences. Known for its flavorful silog meals and cozy night-time vibe, Kapepe Silog offers sticker merch and character mascots designed to reflect the brand’s fun and local identity. It caters primarily to night owls looking for good food and a bit of charm on the side. As a student-led academic project, the business balances creative expression with cost-efficiency while supporting local entrepreneurship.

My Contribution? I created the official mascot and designed a series of themed stickers for the business. These visual assets helped establish Kapepe Silog's Brand identity, adding personality and a fun, local touch to the overall customer experience.

EXTRA NOTES:

  • Lokal at Lutong-Bahay: Offers affordable silog meals with a local twist, perfect for late-night cravings.

  • Visual Identity: Features a custom mascot and sticker set to give the brand a fun and memorable personality.

  • Support Project: A family-owned business whose online presence we helped enhance through branding and design efforts.

COMMISSIONS

COMMISSION STATUS: CLOSED

TERMS OF SERVICE

By commissioning me, you'll receive a google forms that the client must accept the Terms of Service.
LAST UPDATED: MARCH 7 2025

EXTRA NOTES:

  • Rush fees may apply to artworks with tight deadlines, depending on queue length and urgency.

  • Complex characters or backgrounds may require additional charges.

  • I am currently a college student and also assist with our family business, so updates may be slower at times. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

[NO SAMPLE YET]

CAN DRAW

  • Fan Art

  • Original Characters of any gender (OCs)

  • Mild Gore

  • Multiple Characters in one artwork (depending on the amount of characters)

CAN'T DRAW

  • Hate Art

  • Furries/Anthros

  • Elderly People

  • Hardcore Gore, Fetishes, & NSFW

  • Mecha & Realism

GENERAL TERMS OF SERVICE

  • Prices may vary based on demand or complexity.

  • I may decline commissions before confirmation.

  • Major updates will be provided. If I go silent for 2.5+ weeks, refunds are allowed. Otherwise, cancellations/refunds are not.

  • Digital only — no physical item will be shipped.

  • Work will not be used for AI, NFTs, or blockchain.

CONFIDENTIALITY

  • All communication between the artist and client will be kept confidential and documented. Personal details (e.g., name, address, business info, PayPal email) will not be shared outside the commission process.

  • Only public-facing details, such as the commission request, may be listed on the artist's Trello.

IMAGE RIGHTS & USE

  • Prices may vary based on demand or complexity.

  • I may decline commissions before confirmation.

  • Major updates will be provided. If I go silent for 2.5+ weeks, refunds are allowed. Otherwise, cancellations/refunds are not.

  • Digital only — no physical item will be shipped.

  • Work will not be used for AI, NFTs, or blockchain.

PAYMENTS, REFUNDS, AND CANCELLATIONS

  • I reserve the right to cancel or refund a commission at any time.

  • Payments are accepted via PayPal. For clients in the Philippines, Maya and GCash are accepted using the current conversion rate. (Local discounts are not available.)

  • Full payment is required upfront. Returning clients may opt for a 50/50 split (half upfront, half midway). Payment plans are not available at this time.

  • Do not issue chargebacks after the commission is complete. Doing so forfeits all ownership and rights to the artwork.

  • Any additional charges (e.g., rush fees, major revisions) will be agreed upon by all parties before proceeding.

  • Major updates will be provided. If I do not respond or update within 2.5 weeks, a refund may be requested. Otherwise, refunds and cancellations are not accepted.

  • For commercial use, an additional +100% of the base price applies. This must be discussed either at the start or completion of the commission.

REQUESTS & REVISIONS

  • I will provide screenshots of the process during major updates and if the client requests.

  • You are allowed any revisions during sketching phase. Past sketching phase, you have a total of 5 minor revisions and 3 major ones. Major revisions are not allowed to heavily impact the overall composition of the finished piece.

  • In every process phase of the project, the client must confirm that everything drawn and presented are correct, otherwise, in the later stages of the work, additional charges with occur under artist's discretion.

  • Updating or changing reference prior to lineart phase will not receive any additional charges.

[NO SAMPLE YET]

WHAT DO YOU GET?

  • Full-resolution file (approx. 210 x 297mm @ 300 DPI) of the final commissioned piece and a smaller version for internet uploads. Final file format will be PNG.

  • Drafts/mockups that you must decide which one the artist should continue with (depending on the complexity of the commission there might be fewer or more drafts).

  • Insight and involvement in color plan and overall theme.

COPYRIGHT INFRIGEMENT? WHATS THAT?

  • Reproducing/using the copyrighted artwork commercially - making money off it in any way not excluded from these terms (unless stated before hand the commission will be used in this manner).

  • Claiming the artwork as your own.

  • Altering the artwork without the artist's knowledge/consent.

[NO SAMPLE YET]