While waiting for a meeting

B&W on Red
feb 2009
4.5X4.5
oil pastel on a card board

A small scale oil pastel study on textured paper.

Years ago

Some of my past works. circa 1998-99...


Old man with straw hat.
acrylic on canvas board.
Its a plate from way back in college. Painted from a live model.



Magnolia sa bote.
Watercolour on paper.
There was a time when a Prang Watercolour set was my best friend. I attempted to emulate the great Toti Cerda back then. My classmates and i used to go to Megamall often to see if there is a new toti cerda painting in the art center. Heres a sample... http://aapgroup.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/24/17?xurl=http%3A%2F%2Faapgroup.multiply.com%2Fphotos%2Falbum%2F24%2FWinners_of_the_24th_KULAY_SA_TUBIG_Gallery_Genesis_%2317

He's really one of the greatest watercolourist ever.




My Father
Oil on canvas
From another great influence. Rembrandt. I tried to copy his look and technique here. And as you can see, its pathetic compared to the master...http://emptyeasel.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/rembrandt-self-portrait-1629.jpg






Portrait study
acrylic on canvas
One of my lazy college plates. This one is done under 20 minutes. Because i was too lazy to do anything serious that day. And i wanted to get it done as quick a possible so i can leave the classroom and hangout with friends.

Ang Bata sa Parola (lighthouse child)

Cape Bojeador lighthouse 2008
oil on canvas 22x14
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One of the most beautiful places in the Philippines. Ilocos Norte. This old lighthouse sits majestically on top of a hill overlooking South China Sea.
http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.html?wpt=cbojlh

I think this was the first time i attempted an architectural study. Very frustrating. The finished painting was far from what i imagined it would be.

I couldn't get the right amount of light to hit the right side of the building. The shadow areas are muddy and dull. I need to practice more =)


This is my son, Kydlat =)

Janis Joplin

6X7 inches
Oil pastel on cardboard
January 2009
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This is where i'm most comfortable.
Doing portraits.
But again, this is still just a practice piece.
I'm trying to relearn the tools, techniques and everything else in between.

Janis - My favourite Rocker Chick.
Listening suggestions: Piece of my Heart, Mercedez Benz, Ball and Chain, Bye Bye Baby.

astig!

sharpening my eye

51/2 X 51/2 inches
Oil pastel on cardboard
Feb 2009
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A sharpener.

I haven't been painting for years.
I'm blunt. I need some serious sharpening.
The last time i've been so passionate about painting was more than ten years ago. But I always felt that someday, i might go back to it.

Finally, late last year, I picked up a brush and fell in love with painting all over again.

I'm glad i did.

This year, my goal is to produce as many pieces as i can.

And I thought i'd start off this blogallery with a symbolic piece. A sharpener.