Reflection, Perception

CLINIQUE, a trusted makeup brand, recently commissioned me (together with Valerie Chua, Jin Joson and Kasey Albano) to create an artwork using their new makeup line with my favorite painting medium. They gave us a theme to work on - “you as a work of art”. And here’s what I came up with!

“Reflection, Perception”

12” x 18” inches

Watercolours, Clinique Chubby Sticks, Clinique Foundation, Clinique Eyeliner, Clinique Lid Smoothie

Beauty is perspective. You are the greatest reflection of your idea of beauty. 

More than other people’s perception of you, what you think is beautiful shapes what you project. 

When you live your idea of beauty and take care for yourself, mind and body, that’s when it becomes something you can touch and feel.

I enjoyed integrating CLINIQUE’s new makeup line with my artwork because its new colors are vivid (but not flashy), feminine and fun, especially the eyeliners. CLINIQUE’s liners had the classic neutral colors (black, dark blue and army green) but with subtle sparkles.

If you are interested, this artwork is actually for sale. You may send me a private message for the price (because its definitely negotiable).

The Toy Love Story That Will Make You Cry

What happens when an old toy robot falls in love with a beautiful doll?


A tearjerker.

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My Christmas Wishlist (Materialistic Edition)

It's the time of year when I revisit the desires I muted all year long. Maybe I will spend a little for myself. But it would be ultra awesome if my friends would see this, contribute and buy me all these. Oh, that's another Christmas wish. Joke lang.

My Christmas Wishlist

1. Macbook Pro - because I ought to have my personal laptop and retire the iMac to my sibs.
2. Mac Studio Fix Concealer and Powder Foundation in NC35 - great base = great make-up
3. Brown Leather Briefcase (with locks!) - because it's a classic, it's pretty and I just love the idea of compartments.
4. Yamaha Acoustic Guitar - because I need it. I need an alternative creative outlet. And my old guitar is broken.
5. My own internet server - because I think I should start being mature online, invest on my first online "property". And watch out for a website!
6. Aldo Orlena Boots - because I NEED new boots. I always NEED new boots.
7. Keds Classic (black) - because Keds shoes are my new favorite! They're comfortable and they go with anything!

Noir Lighting Attempts

It took me a while to actually start sketching my new painting. I was obsessing over how I'm going to design the light sources to achieve this effect, without being too unrealistic. In fact, I tried sketching the room's floor plan and tried to figure out all the light sources. I'm so OC it's annoying.

Anyways, I'm quite happy how the painting is turning out. I just had to stop because my hand is already aching. I hate it when this happens.

Detail of my new painting. I can't really tell you the title yet.

First Ever Book Illustration Project

I just finished the last plate for my first book illustration project. Hopefully we get to launch the book this December.

By the way, this is just a preview. :)