Seven years old

When I was seven years old, the most memorable event was the first People Power EDSA Revolution. Around that age, my mother already taught me to save money. I remember she brought me to a bank and opened me a junior account. That's how I started to learn the value of saving hard earned money and the financial freedom it entails.

I will be part of a group exhibit by Ang INK entitled "When I was Seven" on June 1-15, 2010 at the Gallery 7 Digital Studio, 3rd level Eastwood Mall in Libis.

My work is a digital print series of three, in a limited edition giclee print on textured canvas, size 10" x 10". If you like a copy, please visit Gallery 7, you may also find very interesting works by INK members.

3D is the future

Surprises, surprises everywhere. We sometimes don't know what's going to happen next. But a spark of hope always reminds us that's it's going to be ok.

Since 3d is the coolest thing today, here's another 3D Stereo Pair I made. If you want to know how to make Stereo Pairs, here's how.

It should look like this if you know how to view Stereo Pairs:

I will be posting how to make 3D Stereograms soon, so keep posted!

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Cute magical bunny in watercolor and acrylic meditation painting

Space cats in watercolor and acrylic meditation painting

Spirit animal in watercolor and acrylic meditation painting

Real heroes among ourselves

This is my painting for a very relevant group show, Everyday Filipino Heroes staged by The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) opening this May 1, 2010 at the Vargas Museum of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC, and will run until May 31, 2010.

The original artworks will be exhibited at the Vargas museum, while an outdoor banner printed version will be seen at the scenic UP oval. I hope you can drop by and see all the meaningful works, while reflecting for the upcoming elections. 

"KKK"

Ang pagiging guro ay isang kabayanihan dahil ito ay isang pakipagsasapalaran hindi lamang sa paghubog ng kabutihan, karunungan at katapatan sa musmos na kaisipan kundi ang pagahon din sa mga hamon ng panahon.

Post-it Affirmation Art no. 5

This post-it is dedicated to the upcoming May 2010 National Elections.

"My Vote is sacred!"

Reading books is a challenge

Getting kids interested to read books is becoming more challenging nowadays. Yes, more competition are catching the young mind's attention: gadgets, games, and stress from school activities, among others. These distractions leave them uninterested in reading, especially books. Poor children, if they only knew the benefits and magic of reading at an early age. Perhaps they will only appreciate that when they turn into adult monsters. LOL. Good thing there are still people, most especially parents and teachers, who have relentless dedication in enriching and promoting literature. Not only do they encourage the love for reading but also the traditions and culture that are closest to our hearts.

If you need great resources on children's literature and tips on how to make your children interested in reading, you can go to these inspiring and informative sites.

PaperTigers

Asia in the Heart Blog

I have some interviews there to share my insights on children's book illustration. I hope you will also enjoy the world of children's literature as much as I am and encourage children to read more in spite of the challenges.

Last exhibit...for 2009

I'm part of this group exhibit and my last for the year 2009, and hopefully more to come next year. Hope you can drop by and see the wonderful works.

Blowing Boxes 

Illustrators add a dash more merriment to the holiday season with Blowing Boxes, a conceptual 3D art exhibit at the 1/of Gallery at the 2nd level, Shops at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Imagination comes to play as 28 illustrators turn clear acrylic boxes into a unique showcase of art. Fun, funky, fantastic, and everything in between, the exhibit pieces depict frolicking kittens, flying sheep, dreamy beach escapades, manic teddy bears, and other figments of the artists' imaginations.

An offshoot of an illustration workshop conducted by German illustrator Sabine Dittmer initiated by the Goethe Institute and the National Library, Blowing Boxes features the works of Marcus Nada, Blooey Singson, Jomike Tejido, Liza Flores, Robert Alejandro, Daniel Tayona, Leo Alvarado, Vane Tamayo, AJ Omandac, Pergy Acuna, Ariel Santillan, Conrad Raquel, Kora D. Albano, Philip Reytiran, Lesley Lim, Abi Goy, Guia Salumbides, Zeus Bascon, Clio Tantoco, Gigi Lapid, Beth Parrocha, Ray Zapanta, Robbie Bautista, Aldy Aguirre, Totet de Jesus, Isa Natividad, Ray Sunga and Sergio Bumatay III.

The exhibit runs until Dec. 29. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 1-9 pm.

poster by Ray Zapanta & Gigi Lapid