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Artwork Portfolio by Emily Santana
Emily C. Santana Aponte
Keiggy
Biography
Artist's Statement
Okay, so maybe I like to play god a little bit. Just a tiny bit. I'm obsessed with the concept of knowing that if I have an idea, I can make it happen. It's exhilarating! Something about things that don't currently exist calls to me, begs me to make it happen somehow. I want to make the things in my mind come to life; I want to exist in a world that does not yet exist, and the only way to satiate that desire is by making until my body gives out. Creation drives my very being.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Multidisciplinary), University of Puerto Rico. San Juan, PR | 2020
Certification (German Language A1/A2), University of Viena. Austria | 2019
Skills
I'm experienced with Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, Premiere Pro, Paint Tool SAI, Audacity, Dremel 3D Printer, FL Studio 12, and I frequently use these programs in my digital art. I am familiar with similar software and can adapt pretty easily. I also dabble in coding, 3D modeling, audio editing, music, and animation.
As for traditional mediums, I'm experienced with acrylics, ink, watercolor, oils, and colored pencils for painting and drawing; and experienced with plastiline and plaster for sculpture (As well as other experimental mediums); I'm familiar with clay and the process of pottery making, as well as bookmaking and sewing.
Language Skills:
Fluent in English and Spanish. Familiar with German. Familiar with linguistic structures and some rules, which I apply to fictional language creation.
Commissions & Professional Experiences
Commissions:
Numerous Traditional & Digital Commissions at Live Events | 2018+
Spotify Album Cover (Professional use; for music artist Jearts) | 2024
Social Media Content Creation (Professional use; for Drunken Cookies, LLC) | 2023+
Various Illustrations (Professional use; for Drunken Cookies, LLC) | 2023+
Various Animatics (Professional use; for Everjo Entertainment) | 2021+
Various Illustrations (Professional use; for Everjo Entertainment) | 2020 +
Ballad of Lonely Tears (Personal use) | 2021
Kathia Alexandra Photography Logo (Commercial use; for Kathia Rodríguez) | 2020
Sokka & Elsa (Personal use) | 2020
Vs. The Effervescent Ibris (Personal use) | 2020
Shantae Daisy (Personal use; for Twitter influencer @SavedYouAClickV) | 2020
Kraken Lady (Personal use) | 2020
Profile Picture (Professional use; for Medium writer María Cristina Aponte) | 2020
Nutritionist Logo (Professional use; for nutritionist Verónica Rodríguez) | 2019
Aulixian Tales Cover (Professional/Commercial use; for Eliel Carrasquillo) | 2019
Gaming Banner (Personal use; for artist/streamer Kathia Rodríguez) | 2019
Kakashi Bookmark (Personal use) | 2019
Tattoo Design (Personal use) | 2019
Sue (Personal use) | 2018
Pumpkaboo! (Personal use) | 2016
Various live sketch commissions for personal use | 2018 - 2019
Other Professional Experiences:
Social Media Manager & Graphics Director at Drunken Cookies | 2023+
keiggy.etsy.com (Store management, vending, packaging) | 2018 - 2020
Puerto Rico Comic Con (Artist Alley Vendor) | 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Feria de Comics 3ra - 7ma (Featured Guest) | 2022+
Manga Criolla (Artist Alley Vendor) | (2024)
Comic Fest: Aguada Con (Artist Alley Vendor) | 2018
Collections, Exhibitions
BFA Student Show, Serving The People, stp.world | 2020
Video Out Exhibit, Galería 209. San Juan, Puerto Rico | 2019
ABRACADABRA Artist's Book Exhibit, Josefina Del Toro Fulladosa Collection of Rare Books. San Juan, Puerto Rico | 2019
Publications
Auraria (Ongoing Webcomic), Webtoon Canvas | 2020 -
Scrap Mountain (Short Story), Tonguas Magazine | 2020
Transient (Illustration), Tonguas Magazine | 2020
Contact Information
Born in Puerto Rico, 1997; I spent my childhood days engaging in shenanigans with my family and coming up with adventures, and going on fascinating journeys around anything that felt even remotely out of the ordinary—from a hoarder’s home to a flowery backyard. When I wasn't pretending to live in a fantasy world, I was busy making one in my notebooks. Drawing, writing, constructing. Every time I wanted something to exist, I would do anything in my power to make it so. I still do.
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