A rundown of my outdoor painting kit
Author Archives: rmlsing
On Oil Pastels…
The medium that literally feels like home. I will never get tired of the familiar sticky feeling in the hands, the strong smell that I love probably next to wax crayons. This medium that I used merely for coloring as a child has become one of the strongest in my arsenal. I have used severalContinue reading “On Oil Pastels…”
Deovir Chronicles
Ah, my regular site of pilgrimage (the SM Megamall branch, particularly). I have been buying materials from National Book Store for the longest time, but Deovir was definitely the one where I learned the most; especially when it comes to artist grade materials. I first came across their SM Megamall branch in 2014, after IContinue reading “Deovir Chronicles”
On Caran d’Ache
Sharing my experiences with one of the brands that I use.
My 2Q Story, Part One
July 16, 2016 started as a typical Saturday. After leaving the office at around 2:00 PM, I went to the EDSA – Shaw Boulevard area to buy a new backpack. After hours of looking around in SM Megamall, I could not find anything that seemed like a good replacement for my five-year-old Hawk bag thatContinue reading “My 2Q Story, Part One”
A Tribute to All Frontliners
These artworks are dedicated to all the health workers and frontliners risking their lives to protect us from COVID-19. Thank you very much for your sacrifices. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you all feel the love of the Savior, especially during this difficult time. The title was inspired by the third verseContinue reading “A Tribute to All Frontliners”
Grab-and-Go Sketching Rig
My grab-and-go sketching kit for live portrait sessions and come-what-may art trips is heavily inspired by the YouTube videos of Davy Lim and my 2Q and online mentors. I purchased the organizer box from Facebook Marketplace for less than Php 400.00. Ain’t easy to find a box of this size and for the price it’sContinue reading “Grab-and-Go Sketching Rig”
On Working with Kastigo
First posted on January 27, 2019 I first saw Kastigo play live in B-Side Makati way back in 2014. Though I have heard about them a couple of times, I didn’t really know much about them back then, except Sir Mico Ong of Fuseboxx and one of my guitar heroes was also their member. TheyContinue reading “On Working with Kastigo”
July 2016 vs. July 2019
I never knew that it was possible to create pictures using oil pastels on felt until I joined 2Q Artists Philippines. I could still remember how nervous I was when I first tried it, especially in the presence of the founders and my mentors Jeffrey Consumo, Abelardo Lovendino, and Romeo Montes. I tried to recreate theContinue reading “July 2016 vs. July 2019”
On Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencils are very handy, especially when it comes to making fine lines in pastel artworks. I love using them for portraits. I got the idea from the Place du Tertre Artists in Montmartre, Paris and Sir Romeo Montes, one of my mentors in 2Q Artists Philippines. There are a number of drawbacks though: 1.Continue reading “On Pastel Pencils”
Sining ni Sing 