Where everything is handmade…
Have you seen the big heART installed in every Ayala malls? If you haven’t noticed it yet, you’ll find it outside the malls and mostly in Manila. They had different artists painted over it and sometimes depends on the artist’s style or with a theme. When I saw it, I was hoping I’d have a chance to paint the …
I’ve been in the business for 7 years now and ever since I’ve been meaning to create a catalogue of my designs. Specifically, holiday gift guide. But then of course, deadlines, procrastinating and then some got along the way. This time though, I’ve push myself to finally do it (still unprepared and panicked to the highest …
One of the bravest and the greatest thing I’ve ever done this year was to conquer my dream of learning how to paint. I say to myself and to people I know, I’m a frustrated painter because no one influenced me. Then it occurred to me {and yes, when you’re on a sabbatical leave or …
You know when you’re not busy doing your usual projects, great opportunities just keep knocking on your door? I think that’s because this time, I am more open to a lot of possibilities compared before that I was too pre-occupied with business projects than personal ones. If you’ve been reading along, I decided to be on a sabbatical …
Admittedly and embarrassingly, my 365 doodles was not fully updated. But, I’m still doing it, and will definitely finish it this year. My February though was a total fail, I’m not gonna deny it. I attempted an idea of trying out new material like colored pencils but I didn’t like it so I’m making another series for …
If you remember when the year started, I made some changes and commitments to myself. And one of those is the commitment to draw something everyday with the help of 365 doodle project. I did florals for the first 15 days. Now, I’m trying out birds. I wanted to make it more intricate, but I don’t …
One of the things I’m grateful for are friends… More specially if they inspire and motivate you to become better and this year is all about becoming better, right? I’m so blessed to find friends like this… Together with Airees, Lorra and Reg we’ve decided to come up with 365 doodle projects. Where we will make …
It’s a busy month in the studio, well generally for all of us. But for months now, time seems to run so slow. Well, I’m in a state of a challenging situation, both personal and career aspects, that’s why I’m having a hard time finding my mojo back and it feels like I have a …
Did you remember, I did a DIY Fabric Notebook for Bonnie Christine’s new fabric line called Sweet as Honey? Well, I really enjoyed that one and I feel so honoured to be part of it too. Now, she had a new collection called Winged and I got lucky again to be part of her another blog tour.If you’re …
Oh my! It’s been more than a month of hiatus. Well, if you’ve been wondering what happened to me… the first weeks of September was crazy. I was preparing for my two-week leave, so I had to finish everything before I left. Then suddenly, came October. Yes! That quick. Anyway, I had a long vacation to visit …
I’ve been working with some personal projects lately and one of them is being involved in a very nice advocacy in spreading the verses in the bible. I was following Yuhui over instagram when I saw her post that they were looking for 100 christian graphic designers worldwide. And so I emailed her right away …
Spent my morning yesterday in a different workspace. But of course with my usual cappuccino plus a doughnut. Yes, with a doughnut. I’m here in Cagayan de Oro and I’m doodling inside J.Co’s busy doughnut shop. Ahhh, loving the smell of coffee combined with the sweet fillings of dougnut. This is what I came up …
Few more days and it’s already February. And we know this month is a love month. I designed some valentine cards for your sweet little notes to your loved ones. I used watercolor and a marker then made the final design digitally. It’s printed on a #250gsm matte paper with transparent envelope to see the …
My designs are normally done with the use of a computer and a printer. But before I lay them down digitally, I grab my sketchbook and pencil first. The frustrated illustrator in me tries to draw the ideas that I have in mind before it slips away. True enough, nothing beats the old style of …
Writing with your own penmanship never gets old. Regardless how technology change and make things easy for us nowadays, nothing beats the old style of writing your thoughts with pen and stationery. The stationery you use such as notecard is not just about a piece of paper but rather it makes a statement. It gives an …