Creating art under the name Kira Celeste—and no, I don't gamble or play chess.
Hello there! I am a first-year BSIT–Multimedia Arts and Animation student at Universidad de Dagupan. I chose this path to focus on digital creation and storytelling beyond drawing.
I started drawing at a young age as a way to express myself, and over time shifted from traditional mediums to digital art using ibis Paint. I began taking art more seriously during the pandemic, and despite burnout at times, it continues to shape how I create today.
My goal is to create manga that connects with readers emotionally—stories that help them reflect, feel understood, or see themselves in characters and experiences.
I also want to explore 2D and 3D animation to express ideas in different ways and continue learning storytelling techniques. In the future, I hope to reach wider audience, collaborate with other creators, and continue improving my craft while creating work that truly resonates with people and leaves lasting impact.
I used to see art as just a hobby until reading The Flowers of Evil by Shūzō Oshimi, which made me realize how powerful storytelling can be and how deeply it can affect people emotionally.
Since then, I’ve been drawn to emotional, often overlooked themes like internal struggles, mental health, and how the past shapes people and their decisions. Through my work, I want to create stories that help others feel seen, understood, and less alone in their experiences.
Here, we have some of my personal illustrations and concept ideas for my works.
Developed research and planning skills through SHS projects, often taking leadership roles.
Learned basic web development (HTML/CSS) during second semester of first-year college.
Gained foundational knowledge in Python and Java through hands-on college activities.
Improved digital illustration skills during the pandemic, focusing on basic color theory and rendering.
Developed the ability to design characters and communicate emotions and narratives through visuals.
Able to analyze situations and find practical solutions, especially during academic projects and tasks.
Experienced in working with others and communicating ideas clearly during group projects.
Able to understand emotions which helps in creating more meaningful and relatable work.
Careful with details, especially in art and outputs, to ensure quality and consistency.
Things I like and enjoy doing. Brace yourself, because this is a lot.
Creating fan arts using ibis Paint makes me happy.
Personal recommendations if you like psychological or yuri.
Peak stuff regardless of what genre you like.
Some shows I enjoyed watching with my girlfriend.
Some games I've played and want to play during free time.
Their music comforts me, as well as their idol presence.
Expressing myself with other characters is fun, I'm just broke.
Champion by heart—from childhood to present.
You can reach me through the following:
