Meet the Artist
I’m Nyrryl Cadiz. My name is read as “Neryl”...
I am a Filipino children’s book illustrator born and raised in small and sunny Bayawan City, Philippines.
I always enjoyed art since I was a kid but since I knew no one who did it as a career, I always assumed it wasn’t a real job. However, that did not stop me from consuming copious amount of anime and filling my school notebooks with doodles and fan art (which always got me in trouble lol).
During college, I got into freelancing and discovered the illustration world. I later took classes at SVS Learn and realized my calling as an Illustrator.
I graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering back in 2018 and have been working as an illustrator for 6+ years since. I currently live in Bacolod City, Philippines, and just recently started working as a Site Engineer.
I like illustrating stories with strong and fun leading characters, whimsical plots, as well as books that showcase Filipino culture. My dream project would be a middlegrade fantasy graphic novel with all of the aforementioned elements .
I am represented by AJ Zhang from Astound Us. Please contact us if interested.
Awards:
Clients:
HarperCollins, Pearsons, Ladybug Magazine, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine, York Press, Igloo Books, Mascot Books, Nelson Cengage