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If you’ve seen my previous post, I’m doing a 30-day watercolor challenge for myself. I’m using the book Watercolor Flower Artist’s Bible by Clare Waite Brown as my reference; Daniel Smith Fine Watercolours and Escoda Brush. Nothing fancy or big canvasses. Just simply to hone my watercolour skill in painting flowers. I’m doing batches of 3 flowers …
For the month of June, I planned on honing my watercolour skills. I wanted to do drawing at first but I thought, this would be a good time to make use of those watercolour books I bought. So, I made a deal to myself that I’ll paint 30 flowers from the book Watercolor Flower Artist’s Bible …
It’s been a week since I posted about the Watercolor Stationery Workshop. I’m quite thrilled to get really good feedback. Since, it’s my first batch, I just offered limited slots so I can manage everyone. And so far, half of it is already filled. Weee! It’s making me really excited and nervous at the same …
Since I’m such a bad blogger… I am still trying to catch up some long overdue posts. Just a heads up, for the next few months, you’ll be reading throwback of my projects, collabs and everything in between. So, back in July of last year, I had a collab with Chimes for the launch of …
If you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet, I might be able to help you. I’ve curated gift ideas for the creatives, enthusiasts or simply if you want to create something with your hands. Artisan Paperie 2017 Gift Guide Here you’ll find just few of the things we have in the shop. And I tell …
Hello everyone… and hello September! The last two months, July to August were really great! Got a lot of commissioned projects; I joined an exhibit; Kadayawan; Mural and craft events. It was truly fun, but it was also draining. Physically and mentally. So, I decided to take a little break this month. Break from commissioned projects and focus …
This week is all about painting, lettering and crafting… Here’s what’s keeping me busy this week… aside from the upcoming Artisan Paperie 8th Anniversary, De+stash Pop-up and Watercolor Society’s 4th Annual Exhibition which will all happen this month… I’ll be doing a brush calligraphy for Plains and Prints x Vania Romoff Preview at Chimes. If you’ve been following me on, Instagram @iam_artisan, where I …
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 …