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Lead Illustrator
Original Character Art Series
Human character concepts exploring detail, emotion, expression and visual storytelling.
Independent Artist · Portfolio
Characters with feeling.
Hi, I'm waku-ktph — a digital illustrator and 2D character artist creating expressive characters through imaginative details, color and light.
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Selected work
A world of characters
Three areas of my illustration practice. Artwork image slots are clearly marked until the final pieces are added.
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Digital Artist
Stylized Portrait & Fanart
Expressive portraits and fan illustrations created with Procreate and Clip Studio Paint.
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Character Design · Full CG
Full-CG Illustration
Character design, color planning and polished digital rendering brought together in a complete illustration.
The artist
A little about me
I'm waku-ktph, a digital illustrator focused on character design and storytelling through expression. My work combines carefully observed details with playful charm, expressive colors and atmospheric lighting. I enjoy building original character concepts that feel vivid and emotionally present.
Creative toolsProcreateClip Studio Paint EXAdobe PhotoshopMacBook Pro M4 Pro
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