It has been raining more in Manila lately and nights are starting to get cooler. Although not consistent and some days can still be hot and sticky, we all sense the beginning of another season. The other day, while enjoying the sound of trickling rain outside our bedroom window, I was inspired to doodle a little and make this artwork. I playfully put together things I enjoy about the rainy season and some of the things that remind me of it: raindrops, colorful umbrellas, freshly baked donuts, hot cocoa, juicy watermelons (keyword: water) and pages upon pages of books to read while curled up Read More
Yolanda, Be Still
We do not personally know of any people living in the areas drastically destroyed by the typhoon, but people who are close to us do have friends and family who are missing and unaccounted for. We really have no words to explain the grief that has come over our country the past several days. We are saddened and worried. We will do what we can to help those who are in need and greatly suffering by sending donations and we will also keep calling out to the One who has all the power to save and redeem lives. Our hearts and our prayers go out to all the families who are experiencing loss. And to Read More
On Babies and Books
SUMMER READS. (Sketch Pro, iPad2) "Up feet, Down feet, Here come clown feet. Small feet, Big feet, Here come pig feet, Oink, oink, oink!…" This is my one year old daughter’s favorite part of Dr Seuss’ The Foot Book. The Oink, oink, oink is really not in the book but it’s an adlib I’ve added and it never fails to crack her up I’ve been reading to Summer since she was a newborn and the last few months, she has become more interested and appreciative of being read to. Now she actually listens and participates. My night table has always been stacked with books and lately, children’s Read More
The Man of Sorrows
But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. [Isaiah 53:5] Read More
Animal Artwork for Summer
When I was pregnant with Summer, I started working on these cute animal illustrations to put on the wall next to her crib. However, I gave birth before I could even finish them. So a few days ago I decided to pick up where I left off and complete what I have started to make for my baby girl. Aren’t they adorable? Can’t wait to place them on her wall! Read More
Capture
Find your thing and do that thing better than anybody else does that thing even if you think that thing has no value because I promise you that it does. And I promise you that other people will see this value too. [Chase Jarvis] I promised a friend once that I’d make her something nice. She celebrated her birthday two weeks ago and I thought it would be the perfect time. I know it’s late, but a promise is a promise. I hope she likes it! Read More
New Year
New slate, new colors, new patterns, new strokes. Happy Twenty-Twelve! Read More
Almost There
In just a few more weeks we’ll meet At the thought of you, I can barely breathe We’re almost there, baby Just a little bit more Read More
The Sun (finally came out today)
"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform the yellow spot into the sun." - Pablo Picasso Read More
The Rain
Though the skies begin to pour A gentle peace relieves her strain She feels a Love so real, it’s warm I am safe in the rain - Rain by Clear Read More