EYES WIDE OPEN

I use watercolor as a medium in painting.  Like in life, there are mistakes we made but it serves as a learning steps.  Arts like that.  There is always more to explore, to look at, to enjoy.

As i remember each summer, I walked the hill with an illustration board and a pencil.  That was when I was in my last level in grade school.  I observed all of the small details around me- the bald trees, a small stone, dried leaves.  This nature ritual may sound simple but it represents a deep commitment to personal artistic vision.

I am a nature-lover.

FROM A DISTANCE- FROM PHILIPPINES TO USA

Despite the far distance, I was able to let my online friend the feeling of my presence through sending handmade card. I can express my feelings and ideas through arts that's why. But I can only paint or draw when I am inspired to.

I FALL HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE

I really fall head over heels in love with the world of arts.  Although I was not able to pursue my interest in arts, I developed it through self-practice and I still keep practicing.

In drawing, I use pen & ink and pencil as mediums.  But I still want to learn to draw using pastel or charcoal.

I really believe in the saying, "Constant practice makes it perfect."  It took time for me to perfect this drawing. 

In painting, I am more comfortable using watercolor but I am frustrated to use oil paint.

I did this illustrated painting when I was in high school using watercolors.  I still have it until now.

Photography is an art too.  I love to capture the wildlife, landscape, portrait and still life photography but I want to learn the advertising, fashion & glamour, food, editorial photography and the photojournalism. 

I never expected this sunset photo turned out perfect.  I always bring my cam whenever I go.  Perfect moment is rare...you never know when it happens.  So always be ready to grab great opportunities. 

These are the simple things an ordinary person can do.  Believe me, you can do it too.  Constant practice is needed.  There's an art in everything.  Even the way you smile, the way you laugh... it's is an art.  You can draw, you can paint, you can take photos.  The way you draw, the mediums you use in painting, the subject you love to capture, is an art.

GREETING CARD FOR EDGAR

I made this card for Edgar, my online chat friend originally from Dominican Republic. He liked the black color. It was spring season that I sent this greeting card to him. I used water colors for the whole painting, a 3r sized card.