Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Lila's Hot Air Balloon Maiden Voyage
Lila's first hot air balloon ride.
I've noticed that I often paint serious subjects. I decided to make the painting more fun by using watercolor and ink. And of course, a fun subject. Hope I continue to develop this kind of style.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Please Take a SEAT (for Days 32-40)
Eaten an EGG while sitting on an EGG chair?
(EGG chair by Arne Jacobsen)
(SOFT EGG chair by Stark)
FOLDED your legs while sitting on FOLDED plywood chair?
(MOLDED PLYWOOD chair by Charles Eames)
(Series 7 chair by Eero Saarinen)
Sat on top of a TULIP chair like a bee?
(TULIP chair by Eero Saarinen)
Or ever seen a GHOST chair?
(LOUIS GHOST chair by Starck)
(LA MARIE chair by Starck)
(VICTORIA GHOST chair by Starck)
While thinking of this, please do take a SEAT. :)
Monday, November 23, 2009
for Days 29-31 - Choco Indulgence
for Day 27 - Flower Stalls at Stare Miasto Torun
At the corner near the 2 Catholic churches of the Stare Miasto stand the flower stalls. Different varieties of flowers are to be found at each stall. Lilies of the valley and roses are abundant. I miss walking down the cobbled streets of Torun while leisurely gazing at these stalls. Hope to come back to this place...someday!
for Day 26 - Dancing with Fred and Ginger (Tancici Dum)
Frank Gehry's Tancici Dum at Prague, Czech Republic is one visual treat! The Tancici Dum or Dancing Building was inspired by the famous dancing pair of all time, Fred and Ginger. I especially loved the curve on Ginger's body. It gives the illusion that the two buildings are dancing to a tune. :)
25th!
For the 25th painting, I chose to post one scene from my most favorite place in the world --- PARIS! We were on our way to see the Pompidou, we passed by the St. Denis and lo and behold - beautiful gardens within the district. I particularly loved the sprawling flowers and the hanging greens on the arches. Will be posting more paintings from scenes seen on Paris. :)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Quarter of the Goal
On a personal note, there are so many positive developments. Hubby and I just transferred to our new home. :) Aside from this, I will be enrolling in a design school next year (january). This will be an enrichment class in interior design. This will complement my architectural skills. I also am preparing for another design project. Hopefully, the client and I reach a favorable arrangement for the project. I am keeping my fingers crossed before the years ends... :)
for Day 20- Bangkok Blooms3
Bangkok Blooms 3 - reference photo taken from Centara Grand's orchid exhibit. Watercolor painting on 5.5x7.5 inches Arches watercolor paper.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
for Day16- Bunch of Yellow Calla Lillies
Watercolor painting in 7.5x5.5inches Arches watercolor paper.
My first time to paint calla lillies. Usual calla lily compositions are arranged upright. I decided to paint in the fast becoming favorite color in the Philippines - yellow. Yellow's new meaning is hope.
My 16th painting out of the 100. 84 to go!
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for Day15- Pink Rosebuds
for Day14- Lavender Tulips
for Day13- Mango Cheesecake
for Day12- Peanutbutter Chocolate Cheesecake
Watercolor painting in 7.5x5.5 Arches watercolor paper.
First, there were the macarons. Then, there were the cupcakes. Now, there are the cheesecakes. My hubby and mom tell me that I do floral still life the best. However, I have this weird fascination for food still life. I am a certified foodie. However, I do have to watch my weight. I guess, if I can not eat them all... I might as well paint them. A visual feast, yummy!
for Day11- Pink Rose
Watercolor painting in 7.5x5.5inches watercolor painting.
I was staying at my parents house when I painted this. There was an ongoing "rotational" brownout that time. My mother and I decided to use the free time doing watercolor painting. This is the end result. Fortunately, the busted transformer at their area is now fixed. I'm also hoping and praying that good fortune and everything positive will come Manila and the Philippines.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
for Day 5 - Cupcake Personality: strawberry SWEET
strawberry SWEET
Watercolor painting on 6x6 inches Arches watercolor paper.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Day 4 - Bangkok Blooms 2
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
To Brighter Days Ahead...
For this day, I will allot this blog's entry to what happened last weekend. The storm has passed. I fervently hope that the lessons learned in this situation would lead to a better Philippines. I am always hoping and praying for the coming better days...
1) I am thankful to God for keeping my family and people I know safe. I pray that those stranded on the top of their house roof be rescued. I pray that evacuees receive the relief goods immediately. I pray that they resume their normal lives. I pray the fortunate share their blessings. I pray that public officials to really serve their constituents.
2) I am praying that the weather situation will improve. I am hoping for sunny days ahead. I really believe in the power of prayer.
3) I am hoping that Filipinos will learn to be more vigilant and be more proactive than reactive.
4) I am promising to do my share in helping the typhoon victims.
5) I am pledging to do my active part in saving the environment.
I am praying that everything will be back to normal and be all right.