Thoughtful Wonderings

I've known about this event since it started but my schedule never seemed to line up to let me go. This year, not only will I be able to be in Manila at the right time but I've been invited to do a Demo! Hope to see some of you guys there c: Come and say hi ~ 💖💖💖 #justaddwater3 #artPH #watercolor #watercolorphilippines #artevent #drawing #art #paint #illustration #watercolorillustration

Part of me wishes I was able to stylize this a bit more. At one point there was a chance to leave this with more expressive strokes but something in me made me feel like it was missing something. Maybe next time! Accomplished what I wanted to learn from this anyway. I wanted to practice realism a bit and see if I could draw Jinu's subtle features. Randomly, the nose was the hardest thing to draw for me here haha xD Might be posting a process vid once I finish editing it FYI 💖 #Watercolor #JINWOO #Jinu #WINNER #InnerCircle #InSeo #ParkInSeo #kpop #uncrownedkings #flower #nature #floral #androgynous #art #portrait #fanart #coloredpencils #mixedmedia

Drawing for myself today. Currently painting this... featuring one of @xxjjjwww's IG photos. The composition was so nice and the colors seemed fun to paint. It's turning out a bit roughly painted right now but I'm having fun making it. ☺️ #BalikKayoWINNER #JINWOO #WINNER #Fanart #drawing #kpop #EVERYD4Y #UncrownedKings #Pencil #prismacolor #colerase #drawing #portrait #face #ReallyReallyReally

Those who check on my IG stories may have seen my teaser for this earlier in the day 😜 I'll be posting up a wallpaper version of this on IG stories and show the other version there tomorrow so watch out for it! I wanted to practice using my graphic design background and explore what I can do with both trad and digital. It's only the 3rd time I attempted this kind of thing and learned a lot about the process and how to make it better. I'm still kind of lost with font selection tho. I want to make this into a sticker! Or a tote bag/shirt/mug. What kind of merch do you think this fits? #typography #coloredpencil #quote #BarlowFont #plant #nature #garden #floraltype #type #quote #StillGrowing #art #traditionalart #mixedmedia

Just a friendly reminder... My 5 best selling notebooks are ready for you at @commonroomph's new Rockwell branch 💕 Available in 7 x 10" and 5 x 7". There both blank and dotted version ☺️ #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #summeriswhatyoumakeofit #notebook #notebooks #supportsmallbusiness #supportlokal #Manila #Rockwell #Makati #Art #watercolor #nature #plants #cacti #sunset #moon

When I was painting my last piece, I realized I don't really put effort into planning the tonal value of the work. Decided to revisit using a pencil and just sketch some thumbnails. I hope I can also include people in these thumbnails one day. It's still so hard to put the two subjects together. #sketch #art #drawing #storefront #illustration #study #pencilsketch #pencil_drawing #thumbnailsketch #thumbnail #interior #exterior #architecture #cafe #shop #practice

A special Happy Mother's Day to Ate @romaagsunod, the mother hen of @commonroomph 💖 The shop's 3rd branch is now open in Rockwell! Thank you for helping all us little chicks find a place to nest and grow. Happy greetings to all the mommy hens visiting the shop today. Hope you all found something lovely ☺️ #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #summeriswhatyoumakeofit #mothersday #mom #craft #makati #rockwell #commonroomph

Never wait for anyone and just make your own magic ✨ @commonroomph at Rockwell is finally opened! Support local artists and help them keep making their own magic to share with the world. Come visit us! #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #summeriswhatyoumakeofit #rockwell #manila #art #artsandcrafts #supportsmallbusiness #supportlokal #Philippines #Makati

#FinallyCommonRoomPHxRockwell is shaping up 😍😍😍 So excited for my @commonroomph family! Wish I was there with you all. Special thanks to my GZBs @earthtoeru @itsclothy for being my avatars today. You girls are lifesavers! Please drop by our opening weekend c: #art #artsandcrafts #artinmanila #manila #makati #opening #Lokal #SupportLokal

Filed under: "I almost gave up" Dang... the middle part of making this was really disappointing. The colors weren't going well together and I wasn't able to really focus on the piece since other things needed to be done. I'm really not used to making a sketch wait for color. When I do, it typically never gets painted. Multiple times in the middle of painting this, I wanted to just throw it out or thought... "it's ugly but at least I learned something." But I couldn't let it go and kept working on it today. So glad everything seemed to piece together well in the end! It's my first try at drawing a person with a BG that was really mostly me and not just following a reference to study. There is so much I want to improve on with this but I'm just happy that somehow what I've been learning is starting to show. Hope to make better pieces of time permits ☺️ #greenhouse #painting #illustration #watercolor #fashion #fashionillustration #mixedmedia #pen #pencil #artist #traditional #holbeinwatercolors #Holbein #winsorandnewtonwatercolors #winsorandnewton #nature #plants #pottery #garden #green #plantlady #book #books

After months of anticipation, we are finally moving in! Last touches are being put together for a new home for @commonroomph at #Rockwell. It's not a pop up but a permanent space so you won't have to say farewell as often as before 💕 Watch out for announcements about events and activities for the opening weekend! #summeriswhatyoumakeofit #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #commonroomph #Opening #Art #Makati #Philippines #Store #Artstore #Crafts #powerplantmall

Continuing my struggle of how to draw people and backgrounds together while not completely copying the reference. I'm not sure where this is going but its progress nonetheless. Need to figure out what coloring style fits this look. #Illustration #plants #greenhouse #garden #watercolor #painting #art #plants #study #background #fashionillustration

The new branch is opening soon! It's been a year or so since I've decided to continue working on my art back in my hometown of Bacolod. This has made it a bit tricky with logistics when I have events in Manila and I can't be there personally. The circumstances has made me realize how important it is to be able to find people I can trust to handle deliveries or just help check my stocks at different branches. I'm still learning and improving every step of the way. No one has it figured out at the start 😊 #SummerIsWhatYouMakeOfIt #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #ArtPH #Makati #Rockwell #ShopAlert #Craft #Manila #artevents

Nothing is perfect but I can't help but try to make it the best it can be. I would have wanted these stickers prepped and ready to go for @commonroomph's opening in Rockwell soon but because of technical delays I think I will have to add these in a later time. I do get disappointed when I am not able to hit personal goals but I believe that my effort isn't wasted. Just delayed for a moment. We all have to make adjustments when things don't go our way. It's all about reacting to the now instead of lingering on what could have been. #SummerIsWhatYouMakeIt #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #adjustments #productsample #ProductTesting #stickers #planner #planneraddicts #bulletjournal #bujo #floralillustration #painting #watercolor

I drew to relax but ultimately drew someone working 😅 I guess my "hobby" during my free time is to develop a comic style. I still need to figure out what kind of hands and feet match my style. Working without a set schedule means I'm more likely to work everyday without a break. One thing I realized lately is that I really have to give myself time to unwind. To do something that isn't just worrying over how many notebooks I have to design or how many stickers haven't been made. In the end, that helps me avoid burn up and makes me more enthusiastic about making things. #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #SummerIsWhatYouMakeOfIt #Commonroomph #MakeItHappen #Comic #Pencil #study #art #drawing #work #chill #art #practice #fashionillustration

Just a teaser ;) Wasn't able to concentrate on editing the rest today since I'm went on an impromptu outing with my mom. Hoping to post the full thing tomorrow! #process #watercolor #fashionillustration #wip #MixedMedia #portrait #Kfashion #YooInNa #WatercolorProcess #Timelapse

Hi guys! I'm still experimenting with pencils and marker. ☺️ Here, it's 90% pencils. Only the pants were based in marker. I'm starting to discover what works with this combination of mediums. I was able to rediscover my love for textures. I love seeing the contrast between the smooth and rough areas. I think everything I've done here is something I've done in the past but I've finally found a way to refine it. What pleases me most was discovering I can actually draw decent enough sneakers 😭💕 Special thanks to @lauresillus for all her helpful advice and tips 💖 It's been helpful in understanding colored pencils and what you can combine with them. #SummerIsWhatYouMakeOfIt #CommonRoomPH #finallycommonroomphxrockwell #mixedmedia #marker #coloredpencil #watercolors #watercolor #fashionillustration #comic #artistsoninstagram