Monthly Archives: June 2013

“F” for Food & Fashion Fusion

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A workshop that inspired me even more to create another fashion design creation like the one below:

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Pink and Blue Dots and Circles

“Fashionably fun.”  

That would definitely describe the experience I had during the Fashion Illustration workshop of Ms. Tin Iglesias sponsored by Rio Mints at Thaipan Restaurant last November 24, 2012. It was a spectacular afternoon of colors, lines, food and lots of fun. This was the first fashion illustration workshop I have attended and I must say that never have I enjoyed an occasion as much as I have enjoyed this workshop wherein I barely know the attendees.

Thaipan Restaurant

Thaipan Restaurant

The workshop was even made more fun by the perfect ambiance of the restaurant which is located at Tomas Morato in Quezon City. The interiors are just so cozy with all the soft, mellow light from the hanging lamps and of course, how could I forget the delicious Thai meals served while we were drawing. Although it was not my first time to taste Thai cuisine, I must say that it never fails to please my appetite. Thus, if I am to rank the ambiance and the food, I must say that I will give it a perfect score of 5, 5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. The place is just suitable for any small group meetings as the limited space makes it more convenient and cozy for the attendees to socialize and acquaint with one another.

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Thaipan’s Hanging Lamp

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Thaipan’s Cuisine
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Thaipan’s Dessert
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The workshop started with a short introduction of the speaker and host, Ms. Tin Iglesias. She is a graduating BS Clothing Industry student at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. But she has already been invited to numerous fashion events and been featured in several fashion magazines both local and abroad. She has also received several fashion awards and been making a lot of fashion designs for clothing companies here and internationally.

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Tin Iglesias

Tin Iglesias

After the introduction, Ms. Tin showed us a selected few of her art works. And here they are, lifted from her website (tiniglesias.com):

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Truly talented – I know that is what you are going to say upon seeing her art works. And at such a young age, I could not help but admire her and admit that she is going to make a big name and be among the best in the fashion industry. Afterwards, we were then given the chance to create our own fashion illustration after learning the basics of figure drawing and portrait sketching.

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Fashion Illustrators

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basic figure drawing

my output during the workshop

my output during the workshop

All I can say afterwards is this – SUPERB! I am looking forward to yet another Fashion Illustration/Fashion Designing workshop with her. Never thought that fashion can be made as exciting as this. And the best part is, I got to meet other fashion enthusiasts who are passionate in bringing today’s fashion to a whole new different level. 😀

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Me and my friend, Jeai

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Me, Ms. Tin Iglesias and Jeai

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Fellow fashion aficionados with Ms. Tin

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Fashion Illustrators

Thank you Rio Mints, Ms. Tin Iglesias, to my fellow fashion aficionados/artists and of course, to my ever beautiful friend and herself a fashion icon, Jeai, for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks to Thaipan Restaurant for the delicious Thai cuisine as well. 🙂

Until the next fabulous fashion event my fellow fashionistas!

P.S.

We got freebies too! 😉

Rio Mints

Rio Mints

“Ravine”

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Sketching a male subject is quite a challenge for me as all of my portrait sketches are females.

When I have thought about sketching a dear friend for his birthday gift, I was apprehensive if I can pull it off like REALLY WELL.

But the verdict came: first attempt, not bad at all (according to him). 😉

So, it is a YES to more future “manly” sketches like this. Now, who’s gonna be my next target? 😀

Stitch Away

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Stitch Away

I can’t help but be fascinated by the color combination as well as the lovely stitches and crochets on one of our pillow cases.

The very reason why I used it not for its intended purpose (sleeping) but as one photo essential. 😀

The Quest In A Vast Space

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The Quest: A Vast Space

Naguilian, La Union, Philippines (May 27, 2013)

If only the stars shone the brightest when I met you,
Then I can tell that they’ve aligned for me and you.
If only the skies were as clear and as vast,
Then I could have rejoiced gladly and at last.

But things suddenly changed,
Perspectives here and there were exchanged.
I didn’t realize too as days dragged on,
All the multitudes of emotions I have to ride on.

I could care less if the moments were never the sweetest,
Nor were they precious moments to attest.
But feelings I care not but for what I have learned,
I sure am glad how the cards have turned.

Yes, I did cry.
For yes, I did try.
Funny, how ironic life can be.
A happy ending is not usually what you see.

But should I always be the cynic that I always am?
With a fear to go through yet another sham?
But I hoped for gray skies to clear,
Moments I know I always will hold dear.

So when skies start to become blue,
Believe, for always, they are true.
For though I may have lost you,
Space tells me I will find you.

(Written by: Christine Lailani G. Ginete)

Art Attack 101: Tulip in Oil Pastel

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Art Attack 101: Tulip in Oil Pastel

Combined two mediums: oil pastel and colored pencils. My first time to try oil pastel. Enjoying it so far. 🙂

Mushy Like A Mushroom – Missing Home

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Mushy Like A Mushroom: Missing Home

I stared at this photo I took in my home town in Bicol a few months back. It is a mushroom. That, I can tell. For sure you can tell. 😉

It is soft and pure. A haven. A refuge for those tiny creatures crawling on the ground.

I imagined myself to be that creature. I sought shelter in that white spot.

I thought about home. After 11 years, this year is the second time I wasn’t able to go home at this time of the month.

I miss home. I miss my family. I miss the salty, summer breeze, the twigs, the flowers, the ants – every single thing around me when I am there.

But that mushroom signifies my other home too – a pure and spot-free life like what Jesus had.

This mushroom reminded me everything I ought to be – pure and simple, amidst the grayness and rusticity around me.

And another thing too – to be mushy. Thus, this emotional article. 😀