Capricorns have a good heart. They help too much, trust too much, give too much, love too much, and get hurt the most.

Memoir is a historical account of personal knowledge that gives meaning for us to flourish and prosper.

How do you become the person you are today?

Every journey is different for every person. 

Every road is paved with hard stones, sticky mud, or soft grass.

But whatever you've encountered, or is still experiencing, how you respond will shape you to what you would become.

Seek to become the better, if not the best, version of yourself.

This painting draws inspiration from the short story "The Emperor’s New Clothes," highlighting the lessons on the pitfalls of vanity, the dangers of self-deception, and the importance of honesty.

In the painting, you may observe the emperor in his new clothes, along with his two ministers and a child.

I painted this picture according to my dream. Its flower seems to disappear with the light and dance with the air. It creates a sense of calmness and tranquility.

This series of thoughts and emotions during my sleep is an image to share.

Plunging into the unknown and keeping your head above water. The world spins madly, and yet at this moment, we stay still.

In this ongoing voyage, the relentless seeker embraces the ebb and flow of knowledge, realizing that searching for wisdom is not a destination but a transformative and never-ending journey.

Painted on acid-free paper, 290 gsm

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

The artwork “Equipoise” reminds us to be in control of everything. Counterbalance is what we need to go on despite the adversities--to have that state of equilibrium.

The piece is with plywood backing/support.

"Resilience Unveiled: Empowering Thru Medusa Suffering" is a profound painting that intertwines themes of resilience, empowerment, and the journey from darkness to light. At its heart lies Medusa, her countenance a testament to her trials. Yet, amidst her suffering, there is a palpable strength in her gaze.

Surrounding her are purple lotus flowers, their vibrant hue symbolizing awareness of sexual violence. The lotus itself embodies purity and the potential for transformation. Emerging from the murky depths, these blossoms symbolize the human spirit's ability to rise above adversity and find purity and strength in the face of darkness. 

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.

This art piece represents the artist's visualization of 10 imaginary farm animals, created from a blend of fantasy and imagination, while retaining the typical functions of real farm animals.

A deep thinker falls into her own world, which can't be seen; she's slowly drowning deep inside, a visual poem.

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.

The painting depicts a serene, yet contemplative face, with closed eyes rendered in soft, warm hues, evoking a sense of peace and introspection. 

A dream is your creative first step. Create a path representing who you are by taking your own pace.

In my dreams, I've glimpsed a faceless woman who held no favor.

The ideal of beauty is simplicity and tranquility.

Have you heard about the centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery called KINTSUGI, also known as KINTSUKUROI, wherein a fractured ceramic is rejoined using gold? Did you know this Japanese philosophy of "finding beauty in the flawed" also exists in Philippine culture?

Many years ago, Bicolanos believed the stars that glitter the sky every night were a goddess. The goddess possesses such beauty and innocence that anyone who looks up to the stars will be reminded that broken things can still be beautiful.

In honor of "Harry Potter"

This painting depicts the form of success where a person aimed too high--a flaw that poisons the mind and soul. A form of greed lurks inside.

The piece is made from archival materials. 

"Conquer" is about facing the challenges with a purpose--empowering the women and conquering every situation with self-worth and love.

A burst of purple

The illusion of health and hysteria

The two cents of a plus-sized artist on how society heavily equates weight to true ideal health, causing the masses to house the fungus of fad and fitness, hiding the inner vixen that glows within

An accent piece

This piece simply speaks for those who can't. Together, we can rise above our weaknesses and circumstances and be the ultimate victor against the odds.

The artwork is created with spite. It came from a place of hurt without the option to fight back or defend oneself. 

The title "I Can't Hear You, You're Too Loud" is a personal message showing how a conversation can lead to arguments when one party fails to get off their high horse and listen for the sake of resolution.

An argument is a mind game; you can only tell who's winning once you remove surface-level factors.

Another character born out of the artist's sheer imagination

The loveless king became more formidable as he learned how to finally come into terms with his (her) being forlorn. The absence of love that most see as a lack in oneself is also a pang of hunger that drives one to pursue a state of unwavering fortitude.

Because most of my paintings are symbolic, they are left free for interpretation. My art is a medium to express how I interpret the world around me and how its audience can relate somehow. 

It is crucial that the audience can connect their emotions, views, aspirations, or experiences to immortalize my paintings.

The mutual love between a mother and her child

It was by a friend who lives with deuteranomaly, which signifies how the lack of color can create a world of its unique beauty.

My paintings depict the human race who are killing themselves because of their own doing, such as humans forsaking nature over capitalism and advanced technology. Humans should live free and love nature.

"Bloom," 2020 

Suppressed emotions and unspoken words: slumber is one place where dreams can turn into reality. We don't realize that we are busier during deep sleep than when we are awake--healing.

This painting was inspired by the poem “Drowning in Ashes" by Pauline Morris.

This vibrant painting features a textured green impasto acrylic background on canvas, providing a dynamic counterpoint to the impressionistic woman at its center. A yellow butterfly, symbolizing freedom, surrounds her, yet her expression is deep contemplation, her head seemingly burdened by a million thoughts. The ticking clock could represent the relentless nature of the worries and anxieties that occupy her mind.

A day dreamer dreams in broad daylight, with her head stuck in the clouds and the stars in her hair. 

The torment that hurts so much feels like burning you yet makes one visible in the middle of the darkness. 

An oil painting based on emotions imagined through fantasy and inspired by surrealism.

Dreams don't happen overnight. There's always a right time; when the right time comes, grab it. 

(The artwork is on display at Work Love Cafe, San Guillermo Avenue, Buting, Pasig City, from Dec. 1, 2023, to Feb. 29, 2024.)

How do you free yourself?

For many millennia, butterflies have represented the effervescent nature of transformation, hope,and faith--a cycle of rebirth and beauty. 

"Bottled Dreams" is a semi-realistic, whimsical work of art that encapsulates the determined pursuit and capture of passion and dreams.

(The artwork is on display at Work Love Cafe, San Guillermo Avenue, Buting, Pasig City, from Dec. 1, 2023, to Feb. 29, 2024.)

Metallic acrylic and oil paint on a round canvas, varnished in gloss