SOTEIRO

ILLUSTRATOR & CHARACTER DESIGNER

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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.

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ART TOOLS

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.

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.

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

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.

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.