CREATORS

ドナサントス

PROFILE

プロフィール

Donna is a self-taught illustrator born on a small island in the Philippines and currently based in Osaka. Her love for Japan began in childhood, sparked by memories of running through the streets of Tokyo with her cousin.


Deeply fascinated by human nature and its quiet interactions with reality, Donna draws inspiration from both observation and nostalgia. Each drawing reflects a moment of observation—snapshots of her surroundings infused with echoes of childhood memories.


Through her art, Donna explores what it means to be happy, and how people process even the simplest moments of connection. Her illustrations reveal a gentle love for the everyday—quiet, fleeting, but deeply human.

CAREER

経歴

She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Special Education, and later took master’s units at Ateneo de Manila University.


Exhibitions and Awards:








Ameiro Music Festival, Shizuoka

Art Exhibitor

Kyoto Bunka Festival, Kyoto

Grand Prize Winner

Other participations:

Kyotographie International Festival, Kyoto

Venue Staff

Art Study: Osaka Kansai International Festival, Osaka

Venue Staff





 

実行委員会レビュー

Donna-san. thank you for joining us from the Philippines. You live in Osaka, right? These are delightful illustrations depicting the people around you with simple lines. I really like how the characters are portrayed as relatable, down-to-earth people without any pretension. You're just getting started. Keep drawing and create characters that only you can draw

ドナさん、フィリピンからの参加ありがとうございます。大阪に住んでるのですね!シンプルな線で、自分の身の回りの人々を描いた楽しいイラストレーションです。背伸びしていない等身大の人物像に好感が持てます。まだまだ描き始め。たくさん描いてドナさんにしか描けないキャラクターを生み出してください。