Description

My name is Soca Panggiring, an Indonesian autodidactic artist based in Germany. I specialize in detailed black-and-white pen art and surreal illustrations that blend imagination with emotional depth. I have been doing commission since 2012.

My artistic journey is driven by a deep fascination with patterns, forms, and the subtle details of everyday life. Over time, I developed a distinctive surreal style, creating intricate dreamlike worlds that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and feel.

I can support your project by:

•Creating custom illustrations with strong visual storytelling

•Designing detailed black-and-white artworks for editorial, branding, or personal commissions

•Translating emotions and abstract ideas into meaningful visual compositions

I work with precision, sensitivity, and a strong sense of atmosphere. My goal is not just to create images, but to create experiences that resonate.

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Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Indonesian
Native or bilingual
Javanese
Native or bilingual
Low German
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Self-Employed
Independent Illustrator & Visual Artist
January 2012 - Today (14 years and 6 months)
Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
• • Created numerous custom illustrations, both traditional and digital, for personal and commissioned projects.
• • Developed a distinctive hand-drawn style focused on surreal, imaginative, and storytelling-driven visuals.
• • Designed educational media and visual learning materials during experience as an English teacher.
• • Worked on mural and interior wall illustration projects.
• • Participated in national and international illustration & poster design competitions (including Teh Botol Sosro Packaging Design Competition and BIAH International Poster Competition 2025).
• • Currently expanding artistic focus into book illustration, product illustration, and publishing-oriented projects.