

"Hi! I’m Sam ✨ I am always inspired by the culture of my country and want to celebrate that through my art. I love learning and sharing the beauty of the Philippines, its people, fashion, architecture, food, mythology and so much more."
Samantha Sumulong is a freelance artist and illustrator of editorial artwork currently pursuing her MA in Illustration at Kingston University in London. Her works celebrate Filipino culture by combining traditional, historical, and modern elements. Previously, Sam sam has worked as an illustrator for Canva and Pushpin Visuals while also running her online stores for illustrative merchandise and digital products. Originally trained in Architecture, she uses her knowledge and understanding of colour, shapes, and form to create bright, warm, bold pieces.

The Artist
EDUCATION
2026 Master of Arts Illustration, Kingston University, London
2025 Graduate Diploma in Creative Practice: Illustration, Kingston University, London
2022 Continuing Education: Careers in Illustration, School of Visual Arts, New York
2019 Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 - 2025 Current White Spider Climbing Part-Time Customer Officer
2020 - Current Freelance Artist and Illustrator
2022 - Current Pushpin Visual Solutions - Freelance Illustrator
2022 - 2024 Canva Solutions Inc. - Diversity Team Freelance Illustrator
SELECTED CLIENTS
Society6 • Lucasfilms • Ayala Malls Pasyal • World Vision Philippines • Novice Magazine • IKEA • World Wide Fund for Nature • Zach Bryan • Canva
