Pepot Atienza

Multidisciplinary Artist

PROFILE

Pepot Atienza, also known by his label Pepot ART, is a multi- disciplined artist specializing in kids' content, an aspiring filmmaker, and an advocate for children’s rights based in Quezon Province, Philippines. Born on April 23, 1990, and raised in Atimonan, he graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, College of Fine Arts and Design, majoring in Advertising Arts. And finished his Masters Degree in Stop-motion Animation in BAU Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño in Barcelona, Spain.

He initially worked as a motion graphics artist and animator for ABS-CBN's Yey! Kids Channel. Later on, he pursued his passion for creating illustrations for children and enjoyed experimenting with different art mediums for his book illustrations. This interest evolved into creating stop motion animation and writing stories, prompting him to pursue a Master's Degree in the Stop Motion Animation. Upon graduating from the program, hec0- produced a stop animation short entitled “Daisy,” which has now been selected to screen in international film festivals around the globe. He also had the opportunity to intern and eventually work in Citoplasma’s puppet department of “Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,” a full-length stop-motion film produced in Europe. There, he contributed to various tasks in puppet fabrication and more.

His diorama and children's illustration artworks has been recognized by both local and international illustration award-giving bodies and are notable for its uniqueness in style. He is a recipient of awards such as:

• 2019 Scholatic Asia Picture Book Award, Finalist – Singapore

• 2017 ASEAN Children's Book Illustrator, Best in Fiction for 'Malong

The Magic Cloth' at the International Content Rights Fair - Chiang Mai, Thailand.

• 2016 AFCCSketch People’s Choice in the Asian Festival of Children’s Content - Singapore

• 2015 Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY)-Alcala Prize - Honourable Mention - Philippines

• 2015 Lampara Book Illustrator’s Prize - Grand Prize - Philippines

Currently, Pepot is an active member of various art organizations, facilitating workshops, volunteering for NGOs, and serving as a key speaker at art talks. These achievements inspire Pepot to teach and share the joy of creating art in its many forms—children’s book illustration, animation, and filmmaking.

PROFILE

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Assistant Puppet Fabricator - Citoplasmas Animation, Kinetic Armatures & Cornelius Films (2023)
• Freelance Motion Graphic Designer/Animator (2010-present)
• Children's Book Illustrator (2015-present)
• Freelance Digital Illustrator (2010-present)
• Diorama and Puppet Artist - UNICEF Philippines, Road Safety Campaign(2020)
• Motion Graphic Designer/Animator - Yey! Channel ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation (2011-2014)
• Mural Artist (2019-present)
• Art Workshop Facilitator (2015-present)

SKILLS

• Collaborated with various leads in the puppet fabrication department for a stop-motion feature film, excelling in diverse processes such as hairwork, armature construction, 3D printing, resin print preparation, and painting for silicone and resin puppets
• Engaged in the complete lifecycle of a stop-motion short film, actively contributing throughout all stages, including pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
• With extensive years of experience exploring and mastering a diverse range of mediums and techniques.
• Highly visual with a keen eve for aesthetics and design
• Multi-disciplined artist with diverse illustration style.
° Delivers high-quality work within tight timelines, consistently balancing speed with a steadfast commitment to exceptional craftsmanship
• Facilitated public and private art and crafts workshops in and outside the Philippines.
•Skilled in adeptly using a diverse selection of power tools, demonstrating proficiency and mastery in their effective application
• Proficient in Dragonframe, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and Procreate
• Stop Motion Animation

PUBLICATIONS

• Pahiyas, Planting Rainbow Seeds - Scholastic Asia (2023)

• Ang Mahahabang Tainga ng Tatlong Lola - Lampara Books (2022)

• Ang Alamat ng Bahaghari - Duyan Books (2023)

• Children’s Bible, Filipino Edition - Duyan Books (2021)

• Botong, Ang Batang Nagpinta ng Bansa - Chikiting Books (2021)

• Coching, Ang Hari ng Komiks - Chikiting Books (2021)

• Puwede Po Ba Tayo Magbasa ng Aklat? - Kahel Press (2021)

• Ang Alpabeto sa Malaking Kahon - Lampara Books (2020)

• Ang Nanay Kong Drayber - Lampara Books (2020)

• Cindy’s 365 Bags and More - ABC Children’s Books (2018)

• May Pasok ba sa Paaralan Bukas? - Lampara Books (2017)

• Malong, The Magic Cloth - ABC Children’s Books (2016)

• The First Star - Lampara Books (2015)

Filmography

• Daisy - Stop-motion Short Film (2023)
• Oliva and the Invisible Earthquake - Stop-motion Feature Film (2025)