Book Covers

Janus Silang Series

Created by Edgar Calabia Samar, Published by Adarna House, Inc.

Book Covers

Detective Boys of Masangkay Series

Created by Bernalyn Hapin Sastrillo, Published by Adarna House, Inc.

About

Borg Sinaban is an award-winning illustrator and comic artist who specializes in the sci-fantasy genre. He has worked with both local and international clients, most notably; Adarna House Publishing, BOOM! Studios, and Scholastic Asia.He is also the co-creator of Studio Salimbal's Mythspace (illustrator for Unfurling of Wings), Muros, and Folk which was selected for SOUND: A Comics Anthology by Difference Engine. The second issue of his children’s comic book series, Pilandokomiks (published by Adarna House) won the National Book Awards, Best Book of Graphic Literature in Filipino category back in 2014.You can follow his work on Twitter or Instagram, or contact him through [email protected].

NOTABLE CLIENTS  
Adarna House PublishingPhilippine Daily InquirerAnvil Publishing
Summit MediaScholastic AsiaBOOM! Studios
Tuttle Publishing  

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Commissions

PRICING AND SAMPLE WORKS

FULL BODY ILLUSTRATION (Full Rendered Art Style)

If you have a new or existing character and/or creatures that needs to be represented in a stylish and professional way, please consider me for an illustration project. Make sure to read all the information and by commissioning me you accept the terms I indicate below.Once you're ready, please prepare a short document with the following details and send it to [email protected]:
1. The scene idea and character description. (can just be in a few words, or as descriptive as possible)
2. Image references (will need at least 1 of each): character peg, pose, clothing, background (if needed), extra details (if needed)

  • Starts from $275 (one character with no background)

  • Each extra character: + $200

  • Background depends on complexity: +$50 - $400 (the character should still be the main focus of the piece)

  • Can charge an additional fee if the idea is too complex.

TERMS OF SERVICE

I do: Fanarts and OCs (even NSFW!).
I don't do: People from real life (But it really depends on the idea, so it'll be better if you ask me about it through email).Commissions will be completed within a 1 month window. If for whatever reason I cannot deliver during that window, then I will message you beforehand saying there is a bit of a delay, but that does not mean there will be a refund.I ask for a 50% upfront payment for any commission before I secure you a commission slot and 50% payment before I send the final art (high resolution JPG and PSD files) has been approved.Please let me know everything you need to let me know before the commission starts, whether that be reference you need to give me or any specifics you want from the commission. If you do not provide reference for an original character, then it will be an extra charge as that means I will be having to design the character myself and that takes more time.I'll allow 1 major revision before I charge extra. Small revisions are fine but they are also finite and do not call for you to make unlimited small revisions. But in most cases I will not charge for small revisions.

  • Payments can be sent to Paypal ([email protected]), but I can also send it to my Ko-fi, or via bank transfer (details to follow).

  • Please make sure you really want to get a commission, because I don't do refunds, for the fact that both of us lose money on this.

  • Will only start drawing when I get the payment. Please, notify me when you send the payment.

  • The artist reserves the right to turn down certain inquiries.

  • The artist may use the artwork for personal portfolio or promotional purposes, and may post them for my own profit.

By proceeding with the commission process the client has read and agreed to the terms. These are only applicable for personal use only commissions, for commercial projects and if you want to monetize my work, please email me at [email protected].

Commissions

PRICING AND SAMPLE WORKS

CHARACTER PORTRAIT (for Full Rendered Art Style)

If you have a new or existing character and/or creatures that needs to be represented in a stylish and professional way, please consider me for an illustration project. Make sure to read all the information and by commissioning me you accept the terms I indicate below.Once you're ready, please prepare a short document with the following details and send it to [email protected]:
1. The scene idea and character description. (can just be in a few words, or as descriptive as possible)
2. Image references (will need at least 1 of each): character peg, pose, clothing, background (if needed), extra details (if needed)

  • Starts from $185 (one character with no background)

  • Each extra character: + $150

  • Background depends on complexity: +$50 - $100 (the character should still be the main focus of the piece)

  • Can charge an additional fee if the idea is too complex.

TERMS OF SERVICE

I do: Fanarts and OCs (even NSFW!).
I don't do: People from real life (But it really depends on the idea, so it'll be better if you ask me about it through email).Commissions will be completed within a 1 month window. If for whatever reason I cannot deliver during that window, then I will message you beforehand saying there is a bit of a delay, but that does not mean there will be a refund.I ask for a 50% upfront payment for any commission before I secure you a commission slot and 50% payment before I send the final art (high resolution JPG and PSD files) has been approved.Please let me know everything you need to let me know before the commission starts, whether that be reference you need to give me or any specifics you want from the commission. If you do not provide reference for an original character, then it will be an extra charge as that means I will be having to design the character myself and that takes more time.I'll allow 1 major revision before I charge extra. Small revisions are fine but they are also finite and do not call for you to make unlimited small revisions. But in most cases I will not charge for small revisions.

  • Payments can be sent to Paypal ([email protected]), but I can also send it to my Ko-fi, or via bank transfer (details to follow).

  • Please make sure you really want to get a commission, because I don't do refunds, for the fact that both of us lose money on this.

  • Will only start drawing when I get the payment. Please, notify me when you send the payment.

  • The artist reserves the right to turn down certain inquiries.

  • The artist may use the artwork for personal portfolio or promotional purposes, and may post them for my own profit.

By proceeding with the commission process the client has read and agreed to the terms. These are only applicable for personal use only commissions, for commercial projects and if you want to monetize my work, please email me at [email protected].

Commissions

PRICING AND SAMPLE WORKS

CHARACTER DESIGN SHEET

If you have a new or existing character and/or creatures that needs to be represented in a stylish and professional way, please consider me for an illustration project. Make sure to read all the information and by commissioning me you accept the terms I indicate below.Once you're ready, please prepare a short document with the following details and send it to [email protected]:
1. The scene idea and character description. (can just be in a few words, or as descriptive as possible)
2. Image references (will need at least 1 of each): character peg, pose, clothing, background (if needed), extra details (if needed)

  • Starts from $325 (one character including a color palette with minimal flat background)

  • 2 full-body illustration (a standing and action pose)

  • 3 variants of character expressions (includes a neutral expression, with two other expressions of client's choosing)

  • 2-3 character detail, weapon, and/or accessories

  • Can charge an additional fee if the character design idea is too complicated.

TERMS OF SERVICE

I do: Fanarts and OCs (even NSFW!).
I don't do: People from real life (But it really depends on the idea, so it'll be better if you ask me about it through email).Commissions will be completed within a 1 month window. If for whatever reason I cannot deliver during that window, then I will message you beforehand saying there is a bit of a delay, but that does not mean there will be a refund.I ask for a 50% upfront payment for any commission before I secure you a commission slot and 50% payment before I send the final art (high resolution JPG and PSD files) has been approved.Please let me know everything you need to let me know before the commission starts, whether that be reference you need to give me or any specifics you want from the commission. If you do not provide reference for an original character, then it will be an extra charge as that means I will be having to design the character myself and that takes more time.I'll allow 1 major revision before I charge extra. Small revisions are fine but they are also finite and do not call for you to make unlimited small revisions. But in most cases I will not charge for small revisions.

  • Payments can be sent to Paypal ([email protected]), but I can also send it to my Ko-fi, or via bank transfer (details to follow).

  • Please make sure you really want to get a commission, because I don't do refunds, for the fact that both of us lose money on this.

  • Will only start drawing when I get the payment. Please, notify me when you send the payment.

  • The artist reserves the right to turn down certain inquiries.

  • The artist may use the artwork for personal portfolio or promotional purposes, and may post them for my own profit.

By proceeding with the commission process the client has read and agreed to the terms. These are only applicable for personal use only commissions, for commercial projects and if you want to monetize my work, please email me at [email protected].

Comics

Pilandokomiks: The Three Curses (Ang Tatlong Sumpa)

Join Pilandok on his journey to save the Old Forest from the greedy Datu of the North!

Story and illustrations by Borg Sinaban, Published by Adarna House, 2014

Pilandokomiks: The Trials of the Sea (Mga Pagsubok ng Karagatan)

Join Pilandok as he faces challenges to recover what was stolen from the sea. Winner of the Philippine National Book Awards Best Book of Graphic Literature, NBDB and NCCA, 2015

Story and illustrations by Borg Sinaban, Published by Adarna House, 2014

Comics

Mythspace: Unfurling of Wings

Ri-En, Books, and Zu are orphans who eke out a living in the slums of an aging space station, under the protection of their mentor, Ka-Ang. But Ka-Ang’s health is deteriorating, and the three friends hatch a desperate plan to save him — one which places them on a collision course with the station’s worst criminal gang, as well as one of the dreaded, immortal, Sixths.

Co-created with Paolo Chikiamco, Published by Visprint, 2015

Comics

Muros: The Cemetery Girl

For much of recent history, the Philippines was sealed away from the rest of the world by a magical wall called the Muros, ruled by Sitan, the God of Despair. Now, with Sitan defeated, Manila has become an Open City, and travel to and from the outside world has become possible for the first time since the summoning of Sitan after the Bataan Death March. In this story, a young Taga-sagot named Caloy Loyzaga agrees to find a missing girl in In this alternate Manila, a place where magic mixes with technology, and vengeance is currency.

Co-created with Paolo Chikiamco, Published by Visprint, 2017

Comics

Folk from SOUND: A Comics Anthology

Traffic. A crunchy snack. An argument. What does sound look like to you?Writers and illustrators from all around Southeast Asia were challenged to push the boundaries of depicting the unseen through the medium of visuals and words, while telling stories important to them.Guest editors Budjette Tan and Charis Loke have put together an intriguing list of stories that showcase the creativity of creators across Southeast Asia—both familiar and new names. In a broad range of genres and topics, this collection of stories is an exciting exploration of what the comics medium is capable of.

"Folk" Co-created with Paolo Chikiamco, Published by Difference Engine, 2020