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Hi! I'm Reg. I'm an illustrator in Manila and I've been blogging online before the word "blog" even existed. This is my little corner in this land I love called the Internet, and I write about art, faith, and other things close to my heart. Read more >>

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This is seriously the only new art I’ve been able to do since the lockdown started (2 weeks now here in Manila) 🤣 Thought I’d be super productive with my art at first coz I’m soooo used to isolation (hihi) and working from home. But isolation due to personal choice and isolation due to a pandemic is different and has an effect on my ability to produce work. Also, my paints are running low so I’m holding off on painting for now, or will use other media instead :)
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But otherwise, I’m ok! I’ve been on so much of an emotional and spiritual rollercoaster in the months prior to this pandemic so I’m all steady now and taking things as they come, and in stride. Personally, perhaps nauna na akong niyanig ni Lord bago tayong lahat (my stories of faith— or the lack of it— will come out of me eventually, and little by little). I’ve learned I can entrust myself to God no matter what happens, no matter how bad or how bleak things look, and that if you’re with Him, He can and will use everything— E V E R Y T H I N G, even the bad things— and turn it all towards good.
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This drawing of a sun on a Post-It reminds me of these lines, supposedly found written on the walls of a Jewish concentration camp during WWII: “I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love, even when there’s no one there. And I believe in God, even when he is silent.”
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Hihi I never plan out my social media posts and captions. I just write whatever and this is what came out :) Anyway. Hold tight, everyone :) there is a lot of good to be found in this world 💖☀️

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Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:11-13 NLT
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As believers, we are not spared from the trials and hardships of life. They come down on both believers and non-believers alike. The difference is how our faith carries us through. Lean in closer to God today— ask Him to show you how to trust Him 🤗💖🙏🏼
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(Postcard produced from a page from my sketchbook. Padre Pio is one of my favorite saints! He is soooo sassy and bad-ass and awesome 😎)

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It’s exactly 12 midnight here in Manila; an odd for me time to post on my IG. But this old artwork of mine came to mind— reposting for those having trouble sleeping. I used this verse over myself during a time my sleep was troubled. May it be of help to you as well 💖🙏🏼

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#MarchMeetTheMaker - LEARNING CURVE
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I’ve had inquiries about whether I accept custom commissioned work (paintings). I would say that at this point, I don’t. Not yet, and I’m not sure if I will. It’s only been less than a year since I took formal acrylic painting lessons and I’m still learning the medium. Actually, just the other day I unintentionally ruined one of my Mama Mary plates when I over-varnished the painting :/
.
I’m also doing small paintings at this point to build up my skills until I work up the courage, confidence, and skill to paint bigger and more expensive hahaha (which is something I have on my career vision board btw). But yeah, at this point I’m not open to commissions ✌🏼😅 Painting is something I do because it’s immensely enjoyable for me and to be commissioned for a custom painting feels like work tbh— clients, demands, revisions, expectations, chasing payments, ughhh— something Ive had enough of for the past 15 years (!!!) in my graphic design/illustration career (sidenote: it’s funny, my artist peers who are around the same age as I am are all sick of custom work [haha] and have taken steps to ensure they get their income from other means— selling merch or premade art or courses and workshops, for example). So that’s where it stands currently, still subject to change haha but for now, let me keep my happy vibes with my paintings and I’ll just sell off whatever I have available :))
.
Current work-in-progress painting in photo is an 8x8 in. acrylic painting on a deep edge canvas :)

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Some good vibes for you from my sketchbook 💖 in the midst of all the things happening around us, remember to check yourself— take a deep breath and remember that you’re in control of your own inner disposition.
.
And when things are going haywire internally and emotionally, let me share what I do then: I pray for the Holy Spirit for a dose of peace, joy, whatever I need— to “grant me the grace of the right disposition” for whatever situation I’m facing 💖🙏🏼🤗

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#MarchMeetTheMaker - AUTHENTIC SPACE
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I took these photos of my studio way before I knew what the prompt was for Meet the Maker, so that’s as authentic it gets :)) my studio is in my parents’ house in Paranaque, where I live. They had our house constructed in 2012 and there was provision for a studio for me (because my parents reasoned I can turn it into a nursery for my future child, if ever. Hahahahahaha 🙅🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️). I picked blue, red, and white as my studio’s colors when it was time to paint the interiors. Although if you ask me now, I would probably have it repainted to a light gray and white (tumatanda na talaga ako, nagma-mature na) so it’s more neutral and shows off artwork better.
.
Anyway, I love it and I love spending time creating in this space 💖

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I had my very first Mama Mary acrylic painting framed 🤗 this is a personal piece and it’s the very first one I made, so it has sentimental value and is not for sale :) but I just wanted to show how lovely the art looks when framed 😁💖

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On my studio walls: postcards I got from South Korea several years ago, and a couple of my abstract acrylic paintings on paper that I had framed recently. I made a whole bunch of these abstract paintings three years ago when I was in “art limbo” and didn’t know what to do with my career after I let go of my illustration agent.
.
My abstracts (which I will make super affordable— I basically want to destash as there are so many) will also be up for sale on my online shop on April 15! Will post more in the coming days and weeks :)

Instagram post 2258095250517805315_17919754

#MarchMeetTheMaker: CLOSE UP
.
Here’s a quick exploratory painting I made to take a break from the Mama Mary paintings I’ve been doing lately 🌻💐🌸🌼
.
Coming from a graphic design and news graphics background, my illustration style (especially my earlier work) tends to be sharp and clean— a look I don’t always like and want to loosen up. I’m aiming for a more raw, naive style (as if I’m 6 years old and don’t know how to draw) and I’m applying that now to some of my acrylic paint work. This style is more casual, fresh, and allows me to work faster and produce more (I don’t know if that’s called being efficient or cutting corners, haha).
.
I’m finding that the more work I do over the years, the more my style relaxes and loosens up as I discover my best working practices and learn more about my artistic preferences. That’s why it’s important for artists to really do a lot of work constantly and consistently— it’s THE way to develop an art style and improve your skills 🤗💖

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Instagram post 2276831846595405309_17919754

This is seriously the only new art I’ve been able to do since the lockdown started (2 weeks now here in Manila) 🤣 Thought I’d be super productive with my art at first coz I’m soooo used to isolation (hihi) and working from home. But isolation due to personal choice and isolation due to a pandemic is different and has an effect on my ability to produce work. Also, my paints are running low so I’m holding off on painting for now, or will use other media instead :)
.
But otherwise, I’m ok! I’ve been on so much of an emotional and spiritual rollercoaster in the months prior to this pandemic so I’m all steady now and taking things as they come, and in stride. Personally, perhaps nauna na akong niyanig ni Lord bago tayong lahat (my stories of faith— or the lack of it— will come out of me eventually, and little by little). I’ve learned I can entrust myself to God no matter what happens, no matter how bad or how bleak things look, and that if you’re with Him, He can and will use everything— E V E R Y T H I N G, even the bad things— and turn it all towards good.
.
This drawing of a sun on a Post-It reminds me of these lines, supposedly found written on the walls of a Jewish concentration camp during WWII: “I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love, even when there’s no one there. And I believe in God, even when he is silent.”
.
Hihi I never plan out my social media posts and captions. I just write whatever and this is what came out :) Anyway. Hold tight, everyone :) there is a lot of good to be found in this world 💖☀️

Instagram post 2269788248892860738_17919754

Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:11-13 NLT
.
As believers, we are not spared from the trials and hardships of life. They come down on both believers and non-believers alike. The difference is how our faith carries us through. Lean in closer to God today— ask Him to show you how to trust Him 🤗💖🙏🏼
.
(Postcard produced from a page from my sketchbook. Padre Pio is one of my favorite saints! He is soooo sassy and bad-ass and awesome 😎)

Instagram post 2267670529678533965_17919754

It’s exactly 12 midnight here in Manila; an odd for me time to post on my IG. But this old artwork of mine came to mind— reposting for those having trouble sleeping. I used this verse over myself during a time my sleep was troubled. May it be of help to you as well 💖🙏🏼

Instagram post 2263909520384023248_17919754

#MarchMeetTheMaker - LEARNING CURVE
.
I’ve had inquiries about whether I accept custom commissioned work (paintings). I would say that at this point, I don’t. Not yet, and I’m not sure if I will. It’s only been less than a year since I took formal acrylic painting lessons and I’m still learning the medium. Actually, just the other day I unintentionally ruined one of my Mama Mary plates when I over-varnished the painting :/
.
I’m also doing small paintings at this point to build up my skills until I work up the courage, confidence, and skill to paint bigger and more expensive hahaha (which is something I have on my career vision board btw). But yeah, at this point I’m not open to commissions ✌🏼😅 Painting is something I do because it’s immensely enjoyable for me and to be commissioned for a custom painting feels like work tbh— clients, demands, revisions, expectations, chasing payments, ughhh— something Ive had enough of for the past 15 years (!!!) in my graphic design/illustration career (sidenote: it’s funny, my artist peers who are around the same age as I am are all sick of custom work [haha] and have taken steps to ensure they get their income from other means— selling merch or premade art or courses and workshops, for example). So that’s where it stands currently, still subject to change haha but for now, let me keep my happy vibes with my paintings and I’ll just sell off whatever I have available :))
.
Current work-in-progress painting in photo is an 8x8 in. acrylic painting on a deep edge canvas :)

Instagram post 2262187830255828096_17919754

Some good vibes for you from my sketchbook 💖 in the midst of all the things happening around us, remember to check yourself— take a deep breath and remember that you’re in control of your own inner disposition.
.
And when things are going haywire internally and emotionally, let me share what I do then: I pray for the Holy Spirit for a dose of peace, joy, whatever I need— to “grant me the grace of the right disposition” for whatever situation I’m facing 💖🙏🏼🤗

Instagram post 2261767380346493329_17919754

#MarchMeetTheMaker - AUTHENTIC SPACE
.
I took these photos of my studio way before I knew what the prompt was for Meet the Maker, so that’s as authentic it gets :)) my studio is in my parents’ house in Paranaque, where I live. They had our house constructed in 2012 and there was provision for a studio for me (because my parents reasoned I can turn it into a nursery for my future child, if ever. Hahahahahaha 🙅🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️). I picked blue, red, and white as my studio’s colors when it was time to paint the interiors. Although if you ask me now, I would probably have it repainted to a light gray and white (tumatanda na talaga ako, nagma-mature na) so it’s more neutral and shows off artwork better.
.
Anyway, I love it and I love spending time creating in this space 💖

Instagram post 2261055001669188273_17919754

I had my very first Mama Mary acrylic painting framed 🤗 this is a personal piece and it’s the very first one I made, so it has sentimental value and is not for sale :) but I just wanted to show how lovely the art looks when framed 😁💖

Instagram post 2260038449557792526_17919754

On my studio walls: postcards I got from South Korea several years ago, and a couple of my abstract acrylic paintings on paper that I had framed recently. I made a whole bunch of these abstract paintings three years ago when I was in “art limbo” and didn’t know what to do with my career after I let go of my illustration agent.
.
My abstracts (which I will make super affordable— I basically want to destash as there are so many) will also be up for sale on my online shop on April 15! Will post more in the coming days and weeks :)

Instagram post 2258095250517805315_17919754

#MarchMeetTheMaker: CLOSE UP
.
Here’s a quick exploratory painting I made to take a break from the Mama Mary paintings I’ve been doing lately 🌻💐🌸🌼
.
Coming from a graphic design and news graphics background, my illustration style (especially my earlier work) tends to be sharp and clean— a look I don’t always like and want to loosen up. I’m aiming for a more raw, naive style (as if I’m 6 years old and don’t know how to draw) and I’m applying that now to some of my acrylic paint work. This style is more casual, fresh, and allows me to work faster and produce more (I don’t know if that’s called being efficient or cutting corners, haha).
.
I’m finding that the more work I do over the years, the more my style relaxes and loosens up as I discover my best working practices and learn more about my artistic preferences. That’s why it’s important for artists to really do a lot of work constantly and consistently— it’s THE way to develop an art style and improve your skills 🤗💖

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