Kois acrylic painting with gloss varnish finish and black frame

"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.

"Subtle Mayhem" invites you to explore the delicate dance between chaos and calm.

This textured abstract painting, rendered in soft pastel hues, features a network of squiggles and lines that evoke a sense of controlled energy.

This is a 2-piece painting.

A semi-textured acrylic painting with gloss varnish finish

Things look like chaos, until you recognize there's a pattern to things. If you can recognize the patterns, you can change your life.

The artwork captures an optimistic take on women's power to overthink with pure intentions. The soft pastel colors give off a peaceful impression where she lets all positive thoughts, emotions, and ideas come to life. 

An accent piece, which can be hung both ways

"Taas and Lipad" captures the spirit of personal and collective growth, symbolizing the journey toward independence and self-discovery. The painting explores the themes of overcoming challenges and embracing new beginnings with courage and determination.

Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward. Never give up, and keep the faith.

In a mesmerizing symphony of hues, this gold and black series unveils a breathtaking narrative of resilience and triumph.

Each stroke is a testament to the duality of life--where shimmering gold symbolizes the glimmers of hope, unwavering optimism, and the silent victories we cherish. Yet, intertwined within the richness of gold's beauty, black echoes the tales of struggle and the shadowy complexities of existence. The radiant gold, an ode to perseverance and joy, adorns the canvas with a radiant glow, illuminating the path through adversity.

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.

What is the pattern of your life?

See life as seamless or maybe simple and plain, or interesting, refreshing, and challenging. 

The different colors forming waves--crashing and blending onto each other--represent life's various stories, songs, and dances.

This acrylic painting on canvas was qualified to compete in the 2021 GSIS National Art Competition. 

Life unfolds like vibrant fish swimming through blue waters, each wave moving in its direction, each fish charting its unique path. Yet together, they weave a symphony of motion and harmony.

Amidst swirling schools of fish and gracefully swaying seaweed, a solitary human figure dives, suspended in a moment of tranquil exploration.

The painting evokes a sense of wonder and freedom, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the mystical depths of the sea.

An accent piece

The beginning and the end

Layered fluid art with gold background, which can be hanged both ways

This artwork is my interpretation of crystal forms, shapes, and colors.

I was inspired by the jewel tones of crystals and gemstones, like amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire jade, and citrine. They are bright and colorful, especially when their reflections are highlighted.

They say crystals have healing powers. Aside from their beautiful colors, they are usually worn to inspire positive energies and bring good luck.

“It is dangerous to play with fire,” they said. But have you tried dancing with the flame?

"Divine Embrace: The Luminous Gift of Hope" depicts a frail figure reaching for a luminous lotus flower, symbolizing hope and rebirth. This figure is tenderly embraced by a radiant, godly presence in golden hues, who gently holds the lotus in their other hand.

The painting captures a moment of divine support and renewal, blending vulnerability with the promise of transformation.

 This heavily textured painting, rendered in loose brushstrokes, depicts a green, invidious dragon. The emerald hues and rough impasto technique evoke a sense of jealousy, a natural human emotion the artist readily acknowledges.

The dragon's form, though imposing, is ultimately contained within the frame, suggesting an acceptance of this complex emotion.

Presenting one of my rare abstract paintings that will awaken your curiosity

A mythical creature dancing in a sexy manner

The koi is synonymous with harmony and happiness. The "yin and yang" kois complete each other and create a perfect balance of the negative and positive.

This aquatic-themed piece has become more relevant as this summer's heat encourages everyone to visit the beach sooner. Inspired by "The Great Wave of Kanagawa," this work depicts my love of the ocean and its force. 

This abstract piece was inspired by the colors and shapes when one is staring at an open bonfire, which I've stylized to create a modern image.

As humans, we are made up of various colors in various shades. And as we age, society forces us to conform to a particular mold.

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

A textured acrylic painting with gloss varnish finish

“Crash and Recede 1” invites you to feel the mist and hear the roar of the waves, a reminder of the mesmerizing beauty and chaos in the sea's endless dance. It is a portrait of movement, emotion, and the ever-changing rhythm of the ocean, capturing a moment in time that echoes the soul’s restless yearning for freedom and adventure, often tinged with uncertainty.

2 paintings (diptych), 9" x 12" each

Complex and contemplative, ultra violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. 

"Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it." -Greg Anderson

"All art is abstract because art is an abstraction of the truth. - Milford Zornes

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.

In life, we each see our horizon, a unique perspective shaped by our experiences. Yet, the horizon is not the end—it is only a glimpse of the endless possibilities.

Through the calming blues and shimmering gold of "Boundless Horizon," the vastness of the world and the tranquility of the ocean breeze come to life.

This piece invites us to release our limits, breathe deeply, and embrace the beauty of life that lies beyond. Relax, unwind, and allow the serenity of the horizon to guide you.

This artwork captures the vibrant energy of movement and emotion, with glowing orange and yellow figures set against a rich green background. The swirling lines and dynamic poses evoke a sense of freedom, celebration, and pure joy. The radiant colors and fluid forms create a luminous, uplifting atmosphere, symbolizing the warmth and vitality of life.

"Eden," 2021. Earthly paradise; it can be hanged both ways.

“It is dangerous to play with fire,” they said. But have you tried dancing with the flame?

A textured acrylic painting with gloss varnish finish

I dreamt of falling into the light,

Where utmost fantasies are in sight,

It was such an enchanting place,

Eyes closed, I felt a serene embrace.

A burst of purple

I consciously pursue and enjoy the pleasure of doing this. It was so much freedom. It feels like breaking free from all the shackles that were binding me from things I've been holding on to. It helped me ease my anxiety.

The artwork can be hung horizontally or vertically.

"Edge of the Ocean," heavily textured with metallics

An accent piece, which is heavily textured with metallic tones

An accent piece

There's peace in chaotic waters.

"Reflection" is a piece that expresses the reflection of the sun in the ocean. Spiritually, our reflection evolves through these epic times.

The colors of acrylics and layers create the desired form.

"As a powerful animal, the octopus enables you to use your innate intelligence to overcome any difficult situation. It reminds you that your flaws don’t limit your ability to overcome challenges..." - OceanJewelryStore.com

"You can't look at abstract art without thinking." - Patricia Cole-Ferullo

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.