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”
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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”
A Few Thoughts on Gouache
I first used the medium for a school plate way back in high school, around 2002 or 2003. I recently bought a few sets as the result of watching James Gurney’s YouTube lessons. I made three gouache studies on postcard-sized arches watercolor paper. I used Rembrandt pure red sable pointed brushes and Royal & LangnickelContinue reading “A Few Thoughts on Gouache”
Soft Pastel Memories
I first came across soft pastels in 2003, when I was in fourth year high school. I and two other classmates represented our school in an art competition sponsored by 3M in Robinson’s Galleria. We lost. That day, however, became a major turning point in my life. It was an on-the-spot competition, hence we hadContinue reading “Soft Pastel Memories”
