BLOTCHES AND A BRUSH

Been thinking of going into painting lately, just to try it out. It has been awhile since I've done so, so I've been constantly thinking about it. I finally got the chance to do so today in between running and doing errands. Here's my twist on the short brush strokes that were very popular during the height of Impressionism. :)

using Sakura Poster Paint

I'm quite excited to come up with more! :) 

What's your favorite painting style?

Toodles!

Cathy

Photo credit: my camera

BLAME IT ON THE SPOON X MANILART 2011

Last August 25,2011, I went to ManilArt sometime in the evening and took several pictures. I love how varied the artworks were and, how interesting their concepts are. Before I went to ManilArt, I met up with my younger (they're still studying!) ex-roommate's from AC at Toast Box, Greenbelt 5.

You see, our table started out very clean and organized. Sarah (shown below) was happily pointing out the numbers given to us after paying for our orders while on the right, are the orders of Sarah and Amparo.

Since I was on my way to ManilArt after, I was already on "exhibit mode". I showed the two girls the ticket for ManilArt and even compared the size of the ticket I purchased the previous day, for the Dutdutan Event. We found out that the ticket for Dutdutan is soooo much bigger!

Now while the girls were peacefully eating and I was talking to my Dad on the phone, Amparo accidentally swayed her right arm where the teaspoon of her drink was, which resulted to her drink spilling all over. The mess it made was quite huge but the people who work at Toast Box were nice enough to help us out and give us a pack of tissue. Here are two photos of Amparo's place after we cleaned up a bit while, Sarah is shown blaming the spoon (thus, the title of my post). Haha

Amparo was such a sport about it that the spillage turned out to be a funny event, rather than a problematic and stressful one. She was even cool enough to have her photo taken underneath the signage of the store, as remembrance. :)

After bonding with my two little sisters, I proceeded to ManilArt. As I said earlier, I loved the variety of artworks present in the exhibit. The place though cladded in white walls, looked very colorful because of the paintings and sculptures that were exhibited. From works about children, Japanese women, the heritage of the Philippines to the current state of our society, the place was really filled.

That night, I also claimed a free painting as a treat for being at the Art Talk 101 (which I talked about in a previous post!). I really like the painting I chose! I'm so happy about it. :) With the painting covered in two layers when I was made to choose from among several items, I had no idea how the painting would look so it was such a nice suprise to see a really colorful artwork on our dining table that night. :)

Thanks to the people of GeiserMaclang for inviting me! :)

Toodles!

Cathy

Photo credit: me

ART TALK 101

I think I'm feeling a bit of a bug. Hmm.

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So anyway, here's how the Art Talk 101 held at Ronac Art Center went. 

They handed to us a press kit which contained materials about the ManilArt

So when it began, we were told about what the event would entail and what we were there for..

Our emcee was so good! He also emcee'd last night during the opening of ManilArt (more about it soon!)

Our first speaker for the night was Robbie. He owns the Fatima Gallery. He was so enthusiastic about his love of paintings!

Here's a close-up of the Cacnio piece that he loves! Its called "Pagmamano" :)

Soon after, another gallery owner gave us a brief insight on what usually happens when you collect paintings as a hobby and as a gallery owner. 

After, an artist couple showed us how they make portraits of animals and people out of crayons and sandpaper.

The husband drew while, the wife discussed.

What a pretty drawing right? After they finished discussing, we were asked to make portraits of ourselves. While we were at it, we were told about the schedule of the event and that each of us were going to receive a painting upon submission of our tickets, when we drop by NBC Tent. :) I already got my painting last night. It looks lovely! Even my Dad said it was a good choice. :)

Here's how mine and Tats' drawings went! The painting behind us doesn't really help our dignity though.haha 

Toodles!

Cathy

SECRETFRESH

Going to Ronac Art Center early last Thursday, August 18, 2011, led me to a chance to prance around with Tats before the event began. With the rain and traffic all about that day, people only came in trickles thus, a late start for the event.

To take advantage of the free time we had, Tats and I decided to take photos of the art works posted on the walls of SecretFresh's activity area. They're quite wild in variety.  So worth the shots! :)

The little man by the corner of the room holding onto a rainbow is my favorite piece! #positivity

Quite reminiscent of scenes in Powerpuff Girls

Hahaha

Toodles!

Cathy

Photo credit: my camera