Eris Lim
Illustrator, Comic Artist, Story Artist
Summary
Professional 2D Artist with 6+ years of Freelance Experience in Illustration, Storyboarding, Pre-production, Writing, and Self-Publishing. I have a B.F.A (with honors) in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design and I am an expert in Adobe Creative Suite software, Microsoft Office, as well as a wide variety of traditional mediums. I am a Self-Published Comic Artist and a Storyboarder with notable accolades from the New York Animated Film Festival, Bloody Hats Festival, and Independent Horror Movie Awards for the short film [The Dead Sea]. I am also a private hire art teacher for students in Primary and Secondary school levels, as well as an official alumni mentor for Nanyang Polytechnic’s Comic Club. My work has been seen both locally in events like The Otherworld Ball, sites like Our Grandfather Story, as well as internationally at RenFaire PH in Baguio, Philippines. I also have works sold at conventions both locally and abroad, including (but not limited to) Anime Festival Asia, Doujin Market, MCM Comic Con London, UK and Mini Comics Expo in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Self-employed
03.2024 - Current
- I taught school children in the Primary and Secondary levels privately on basic drawing fundamentals, including graphite pencils, ink pens, and watercolours.
- Created various portfolio pieces to be curated as entry works into art schools.
- Students developed a love and appreciation for the visual arts, as well as demonstrated significant improvement in creative technique. Students have also demonstrated an increase in initiative, and developed a sense of daring to try different ideas when creating an art piece with my guidance.
- Students are keen to explore and see the world creatively, translating their vision into works of art based on guided excursions to various outdoor locations, like a local park, zoo, and downtown areas.
Freelancer
Self-employed
04.2020 - Current
- Provided various services to individual clients and small businesses.
- Tasks include, but are not limited to, providing key visuals, logo design, write-ups, illustrations, storyboards, and marketing.
- Showcased skills in Social Media Marketing, E-Commerce, Publishing, and Event Management.
Artist Alley Creator
Doujin Market
05.2014 - 05.2025
- Sold self-published books and postcards, as well as stickers and other collectibles, such as keychains, tote bags, and pins.
- Learnt and participated in the creation and printing process by linking up with manufacturers in Singapore and China
Freelance Illustrator
The Backstreet Bards
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Created an illustration in a large format for a stage backdrop, complete with a personalized logo, and a banner for the band.
- Each performer is drawn as a fantasy character.
- Presented on the main stage of RenFairePH 2025, the second run of the first-ever Renaissance Faire in the Philippines.
Artist Alley Creator
MCM Comic Con
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Sold self-published books and postcards, as well as stickers and other collectibles, such as keychains, tote bags, and pins.
- Learned and participated in the creation and printing process by linking up with manufacturers in Singapore and China.
- I promoted my work abroad in the European market, with future collaborations with the creators of Dorian Games and Critical Role/Darrington Press.
Freelance Comic Artist
Our Grandfather Story
05.2024 - 07.2024
- I created a comic for a local lifestyle reporting company, OGS.
- The story focuses on the experiences and the euphoria faced by the founder of TransBefrienders, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.
- Published on Instagram in July 2024 as a signal that the fight for equal rights lives on, even after Pride Month.
- The story has garnered over 3,000 likes within the first week of posting.
Freelance Illustrator, Actor
The Otherworld Ball
01.2024 - 07.2024
- I was part of the organizing team behind The Otherworld Ball, a fantasy event based in Singapore.
- Worked in conjunction with Syrena, the Singapore Mermaid.
- Created the official Otherworld Ball logo, shown across all promotional media and website.
- Created various stage backdrop illustrations for the event based on characters one could encounter.
- Created games for participants, as well as playing key characters in both runs.
Freelance Promotional Artist
Hexenskye
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaboration work with HEXENSKYE and The Batcave Project for a Halloween-themed music festival.
- Created a poster in the style of alternative rock and fashion as a promotional piece for the event.
- Repurposed and combined existing logos of the founding organizers for the purposes of the event.
- Communicated with and collected sample images and band portraits of crafters, artists, and performers to be posted on Instagram and Facebook for the promotion of the event.
Production Artist
Edentech SG
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Aided a local startup company in the creation of theatrical costumes and props for TV, stage, as well as hobbyists.
- Crafting and painting skills lent a realistic touch to the products, while retaining their central feature as a stage-ready object for performance purposes.
- Learned about the inner workings of mascots and costumes in theme parks, and the usage of special materials in their creation and maintenance.
Graphic Design Intern
Mediacorp Caldecott Broadcast Centre
11.2015 - 02.2016
- I did an internship with the Graphics and Social Media department of Channel 8 News.
- Aided in the creation of festive illustrations, motion graphics, and promotional posts on Facebook.
- Kept to a fast-paced and rigid schedule in accordance with broadcast dates.
- Acted as an assistant to the camera crew for the filming of featurettes.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sequential Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
Hong Kong SAR, Savannah Georgia USA 04.2001 -
Diploma in Digital Media Design - Animation
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore 04.2001 -
Skills
Acrylic painting
Accomplishments
- ANIMATION DINGLE - County Kerry, Republic of Ireland
- NEW YORK ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL - New York City, NY, USA
- INDEPENDENT HORROR MOVIE AWARDS - Online, Worldwide
- APEX FILM AWARDS - Worthing, United Kingdom
- MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Manchester, NH, USA
- BLOODY HATS FESTIVAL - Stuttgart, Germany
- SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN - Hong Kong SAR / Savannah, GA, USA
- WACOM ART ARENA - Singapore
FEATURED FILM - The Dead Sea, January 2024
FINALIST - The Dead Sea, September 2023
WON - Best Animated Short, Best Sound, Best Monster, Best Music: The Dead Sea, September 2023
FEATURED FILM - The Dead Sea, August 2023
FEATURED FILM - The Dead Sea, June 2023
WON - Best Student Film: The Dead Sea, June 2023
AWARDED - Dean’s List of Honor, March 2020 - November 2022
WON - Runner Up: Doujin Market, May 2019
Publications
CHILDREN OF THE STORM
Self-Published | June 2024
A remake of a series of short pirate stories set in my fictional world of Aophea. This flipbook features a series of detailed and stunning illustrations with the themes of freedom and the unending fight against systemic oppression as its central bulwark. The book debuted at Doujinfest in June 2024.
PANDEMONIUM PARADE 百鬼夜行祭り
Self-Published | July 2023
The second edition for my previous illustrated Demon Compendium, Pandemonium Parade is a brand new book written, illustrated, and published by me. Focusing on one hundred demons and spirits in Japanese Mythology, this book first debuted at AFA Creator’s SuperFest in July 2023.
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator
The Backstreet Bards
01.2025 - 03.2025
Artist Alley Creator
MCM Comic Con
10.2024 - 10.2024
Freelance Comic Artist
Our Grandfather Story
05.2024 - 07.2024
Art Teacher
Self-employed
03.2024 - Current
Freelance Illustrator, Actor
The Otherworld Ball
01.2024 - 07.2024
Freelance Promotional Artist
Hexenskye
08.2023 - 10.2023
Freelancer
Self-employed
04.2020 - Current
Production Artist
Edentech SG
06.2018 - 12.2018
Graphic Design Intern
Mediacorp Caldecott Broadcast Centre
11.2015 - 02.2016
Artist Alley Creator
Doujin Market
05.2014 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sequential Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
04.2001 -
Diploma in Digital Media Design - Animation
Nanyang Polytechnic
04.2001 -
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