A child’s baptism: the official welcome into the church. Not merely a well-loved tradition, it remains to be a major event for most Filipino families.

100% handwork vector drawing, hand-signed, with printer seal, and framed
Size: 10”x 10”
16.5” x 16.5” x 0.63” (incl. frame)
Pigment ink on fine art archival paper
10 hand-signed editions
Includes COA, hand-signed by the artists with a photo and description of the piece

Hope is the enduring force within the human spirit, a source of strength that allows man to endure and overcome adversity.

Painted on acid-free paper, 290 gsm

17.75 W x 20.5 H x 1 D inches (including the frame).

Unsaturated is referred to as "LUS-AW" in Ilonggo.

This piece was inspired by our hazy dreams that fade away as we awaken from sleep. It always fascinates the artist of what those dreams could represent.

This evocative painting explores the interplay between darkness and inner radiance. Set against a somber, textured background symbolizing life's struggles and shadowed moments, the glowing nude figure embodies vulnerability and strength. The figure's vivid warmth contrasts sharply with the gloom, suggesting the enduring spark within us, even when obscured.

Surrounding lotus blooms rise through the dark, symbolizing resilience and hope that thrives amid adversity.

Through this delicate balance of contrasts, the artwork reminds us that light and shadow are not enemies, but coexisting forces within our journey.

"Leaves bloom from emptiness, then fall — not lost, but complete in their purpose."

I was inspired by the sculpture "The Kiss" by Rodin. I wanted to capture a lover's embrace suggestively, so I used a sketchy abstract expressionist style to illustrate that fleeting moment.

A depiction of our early ancestor taking a dip in a stream full of bamboo

The painting vividly captures the metaphor of the "night owl" by blending human and owl elements. A human face with owl-like eyes and feathers encircling it conveys nocturnal wisdom and alertness. A small watch, set to late at night, enhances the theme of late-hour introspection.

The intricate details and the merging of human and owl features create a striking visual representation of vigilance and reflection.

"Why not just take the shortcut?" It's a simple suggestion, yet it’s nearly impossible to achieve. Even when paths are paved for us, they come with rough textures and unforeseen detours.

Life rarely offers a smooth, straight line. We may pause, stumble, or feel stuck, but each twist and turn shapes our journey.

The “Elusive Straight Path” captures this truth through its textured dark teal background and vibrance, symbolizing both the challenges and the moments of unexpected beauty along life’s winding road.

I'm a piano teacher, but piano lessons with my students have stopped since the start of quarantine. And I haven't played the piano for a long time, but the music student/graduate/teacher in me still lives and continues. Hence, the title.

Before I drift into sleep, I imagine myself walking in a vast empty plain toward the only tree for as far as the eye can see. There are vague mountains in the distance. A full moon staring at the viewer often completes this mental journey. 

An acrylic painting with a gloss varnish finish

With 2.5" dark brown frame

Sumusunod sa sistema ng lipunan, mula noon hanggang ngayon.

I used a toned gray mixed media, acid-free paper, acrylic, graphite, and charcoal. The artwork is an output of dealing with anxiety.

This painting is part of a series inspired by Medusa's tragic story, which remains relevant across all genders, ages, and races.

It aims to spread awareness and hope, like a lotus flower, we can rise pure and untainted from our struggles if we follow the light.

When you have finally let go of all the things you can't control

The artwork captures that feeling we want to achieve as we go through the healing process.

The sea and sky during sunset, while a boat is at rest, signify the need to relax and savor the simple things in life.

The artwork depicts how those seated in the higher hierarchy can forcefully blind and physically hurt those who resist. With blinded eyes, blooded scars and ears from hearing nothing but the truth, the only way to intimidate the resistance is to forcefully blind them from it, but this can't and will not ever prevent them from their voices. 

The man represents a red-tagged individual that has no choice but to consume the government's control over him.

The subject of the artwork is an Amaryllis, whose Greek name means "to sparkle." This flower symbolizes love, passion, and attraction, which comes from the mysterious mythological story about the nymph of the same name.

As depicted by the artist, the Amaryllis symbolizes strength, determination, and radiant beauty. The light and shading suggest gentle radiance as if the flower is basking in sunlight, enhancing its natural elegance and charm. 

"Hometown" is a captivating abstract artwork that transports the viewer to the serene beauty of the Philippines. The painting showcases a mesmerizing depiction of majestic mountains, their peaks reaching toward the sky with a sense of grandeur and tranquility. The swirling patterns and dynamic textures evoke a sense of movement and energy, capturing the essence of the natural landscape uniquely and expressively.

"If waiting means being able to be with you, even if I drowned in loneliness, I'd be waiting."

An astounding view of a field of roses and flowers on a hill reassures and heals. 

 "Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared."

"Belleza Bloom" is a painting that tells how a woman flourishes after hardships. It's a painting showing a woman's beauty and growth in whatever undertaking or path she wishes. 

Acceptance is the key to happiness.

A textured acrylic painting with a gloss varnish finish

"The Truth Will Always Be Revealed," 2021

A semi-textured acrylic painting with gloss varnish finish and black floating frame

The "Cocoa Farmer" suggests how simple country-side life is. A struggling farmer smiles but remains resilient.

My watercolor painting "Fighting for Freedom, Speaking the Truth" was inspired by Juan Luna's "The Parisian Life." It was part of Art Show Philippines' "Reimagined" group exhibit.

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its reason for existing.” -Albert Einstein

The field of yellow flowers, symbolizing life, growth, and grounding, contrasts beautifully with the galaxy above, representing the vastness of the universe.

This painting feels like a silent cry frozen in time. A single eye, barely emerging from the darkness, sheds a thick, golden tear that stretches downward, heavy with emotion. The background swirls with deep black and gold, like a storm of feelings—grief, longing, or quiet resilience. 

Something is haunting yet beautiful as if the tear isn’t just sadness but something precious that must be felt. It speaks of pain but also of strength—the way we carry our sorrow, letting it shape us without letting it break us.

Abstract Painting

The greatest lie ever told: How ironic that faith and worship can be used to manipulate and instill blasphemy.

An indigenous woman is seen in a different light.

"Having no destination doesn't mean you are lost." - Rumi

Wishes of Gold, part of "VanTree Series" by Vanessa Tria

This piece is a heavily textured painting, gallery wrapped-box type canvas

"It all started with a single seed,

Growing, expectations exceed.

Against the darkness, it goes,

Wishing of gold that glows."

I love this rooftop view, inspired by a scene from a Korean TV series.

This original painting was made from imagination.

This was an official entry to the National Quincentennial Painting Competition "Sovereignty Category."

It is a two-way painting that shows the battle of Mactan with the naked eye and, when viewed in reverse (negative), the other heroes that followed after the 1521 victory: from Rizal to Bonifacio, Quezon to Liwayway, Penaflorida to Ambubuyog, and other unsung heroes.

The package includes a write-up. 

A happy farmer during the planting season in Isabela

Abstract Expressionism: a palette knife painting

The most immense vegetable plateau in the Philippines is found in  Mankayan, Benguet. Its land is known for its rich source of vegetables and gold. 

A tired soul, but a wandering mind

Patterns that will bring you joy

My acrylic pieces are rendered with acrylic paint without the use of any brushes. I use paint palettes to flatten the colors to achieve the splashes of the paint. I love the effects of it, it creates a story.

Sometimes, I flatten it with paper or another glass.

This is first piece of my acrylics collection.

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Thoreau

Life is a beautiful mess.