Tenzin Tsering

Illustrator & 2D Concept Artist

I’m Tenzin Tsering, a Toronto based Illustrator and 2D concept artist of Tibetan-Filipino descent. I have a passion for digital art and enjoy creating colourful illustrations and developing characters. Capable and confident with adapting to various styles, I have honed my skills in creating captivating illustrations, characters and backgrounds for various clients. From children's media to instructional videos, my dedication to creativity and acute attention to detail allows me to craft playfully engaging content for audiences of all ages.

Softwares: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Procreate, SketchUp

Professional Projects

Crash Course
Client: Thought Café

Crash Course is a YouTube channel and community that creates educational content and makes learning accessible for students in high school and college level through its colourful graphics and whimsical animation.

I had the responsibilities of illustrating characters and designing backgrounds for Crash Course under Thought Café. Using mainly Adobe Illustrator and occasionally Photoshop.

Find the channel here

Character Design

Sonny Sunflower, Molly Moss, Ruby Rafflesia

Crash Course Botany (Ep. 7)

Staff Characters 2023

Full Screen Backgrounds

Backgrounds and Characters for Crash Course, Thought Café, Crash Course X ASU

ANIMATION PRODUCER: TIA BELLEISLE

ILLUSTRATION SUPERVISOR: MAX SEBESTA

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Lite Brite: Worlds of Wonder
Client: Secret Location Inc.

Lite Brite is an immersive experience where audiences engage with the show's interactive features, using Lidar sensors to track guests, allowing them to interact with floors and walls, creating unique magical moments throughout the experience.

I had the responsibilities of illustrating characters and designing backgrounds for the introduction video in partnership with Thought Café and Secret Location. Using mainly Adobe Illustrator and occasionally Procreate.

Full Screen Backgrounds

Backgrounds for Lite Brite Worlds of Wonder

CREATIVE DIRECTORS: JONATHON CORBIERE, FLAVIO BERNARDES DE PAULA

Character Design

Father and Son Faces, Lite Brite Character Design | Tenzin Tsering | tenzoniart@gmail.com

Characters for Lite Brite Worlds of Wonder

CREATIVE DIRECTORS: JONATHON CORBIERE, FLAVIO BERNARDES DE PAULA

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MAGIBUG Board Game
Client: GBC Game Arts

MAGIBUG is a 3-6 player Magical Girl inspired board game where you fight the monster, go shopping and hang out with your friends! Helping your friends is the name of the game and you’ll be gaining Victory Points every time your MAGIPALS accomplish their goals.

I had the responsibilities of illustrating characters and designing props for this collaborative indie game jam project developed by Concept Art and Game Design alumni from GBC. Prototype developed in Tabletop Simulator. Using mainly Procreate and Adobe Photoshop.

Steam Workshop Here

Character Design

Arcade Characters and Flower Monster, MAGIBUG | Tenzin Tsering | tenzoniart@gmail.com

Prop Design

Flower Monster Props, Arcade Props (Weapon/Shoes/Accessory), MAGIBUG | Tenzin Tsering | tenzoniart@gmail.com

Props and Characters for MAGIBUG, George Brown College

STUDENT PRODUCER & SUPERVISOR: CHRISTINE KILFOIL

Personal Projects

Alice and the Monster

A mischievous and violent middle schooler named Alice skips school to fulfill her role as a monster hunter. She encounters a lava-dwelling monster on one of her early adventures.

Witches of OZ

Young Adult story character designs based off Dorothy, The Lion, The Scarecrow, and the Tin Man from Wizrds of Oz to tell a coming of age story of magical and witchy girls.