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”
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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”