Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria

Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria

A review (kinda) of “Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic” by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria.

Philippine native flora for Tala’s Nature Rescue

Philippine native flora for Tala’s Nature Rescue

I illustrated 15 species of plants and trees for a card game called Tala’s Nature Rescue.

Katmon Vegetable Sinigang

Katmon Vegetable Sinigang

Both the fruit Katmon and the dish Sinigang were once intimidating to me, but I’ve gotten to know both by making Sinigang na Katmon.

Alagao leaves & Suman Itim of Crescent Moon Cafe

Alagao leaves & Suman Itim of Crescent Moon Cafe

They say money doesn’t grow on trees. But leaves do. Delicious leaves from the Alagao tree.

Footcare awareness campaign & artwork

Footcare awareness campaign & artwork

I learned a lot about taking care of my feet by illustrating and designing materials for this footcare campaign.

“Bakuna Brochure”, a vaccine awareness brochure for seniors

“Bakuna Brochure”, a vaccine awareness brochure for seniors

The Coalition of Services of the Elderly approached for another project, this time highlighting the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Universal Social Pension artwork, for our lolos, lolas, and our future

Universal Social Pension artwork, for our lolos, lolas, and our future

I was tasked to create another illustration for the Coalition of Services of the Elderly. You’ll also learn about Universal Social Pension here.

Jose Mari Chan art for September, with regrets

Jose Mari Chan art for September, with regrets

Since Christmas comes early in the Philippines I made art highlighting the occasion. It turns out the Christmas spirit isn’t as strong as I thought, in this man Filipinos call the “Father of Philippine Christmas.”

Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Some photos and experiences I had looking for one of the most beautiful trees in the world.

Mango Kani Lumpia

Mango Kani Lumpia

You’ve probably had mango kani salads and kani fresh spring rolls before. But never did it occur to me to make mango kani lumpia.