Filipino nurses in the UK
Living in the UK for a year got me thinking about Filipinos who migrate here for work, particularly nurses.
A 10 year-old forest of native trees in Metro Manila (before and after)
A selection of photos of trees native to the Philippines after 10 years of growth. From a “forest” on the campus of UP Diliman.
Pre-colonial Bisaya Nimona with shapeshifting Philippine animals
Just watched an awesome computer-animated flim called Nimona. Fell in love with her character, so I drew her decked out in gold… and more.
Surat Binisaya by Rolando O. Borrinaga
The book talks about ancient Philippine writing on different archaeological artifacts and how they were translated to Bisaya.
My first Pride
Some of the safest places you can be are in LGBTQIA+ spaces. Whether it’s a bar, a home, you are welcome. And now I’ve attended my first Pride.
Funny Filipino puns and signs
Some photos of funny puns, signs, and products I’ve seen. This will help feed into my Tito Joke and corny pun library.
Staying cool with sorbetes art
Sorbetes come in colorful carts that keep them cool. The scoops are just as colorful, so I decided to draw some of my favorite flavors.
Baybayin in public places and shops
From murals to street signs, baybayin has seen a resurgence the past few years. Here are some photos of baybayin I’ve seen on the street.
New art for Philippine Eagle Week
Adding new Philippine Eagle illustrations to my Philippine Wildlife Art project, and exhibiting small prints of them in Quezon City.
Jeepney art photos
A collection of photos of beautiful jeepney art I’ve seen. This includes designs and characters from movies, comics, religion and more.