Bear and Bird Commission + My Bday

My lovely friend Amanda (owner of Bear + Bird Boutique and Gallery) commissioned me to make a painting: bear, bird and girl. I made two rough sketches, Amanda asked me to combine them (she liked the trees, mushrooms and bear of the second sketch and the girl and birds from the first one.)

The medium is acrylics + coloured pencils on wood, 7" x 10". I really enjoyed doing this. I'm very happy that Amanda already liked it, hooray! Take a look at these details and full scanned image.

Thanks for everything, Amanda! By the way, do you know this little chubby girl, who blew those candles on a pink cake? That's me (old photo). Today is my birthday. I'm now 27 years old. I'm grown up! Happy Birthday to me! *winks*

Anyway, I'm going to my mama's apartment tonight after celebrating my dinner birthday party. I'll take care of her 'coz she got flu. I should get better soon, I got anemia and upset stomachache!!!

Good night and sweet dreams!

work in progress...

Sneak peek again! I'm working on my new art commission for Amanda, who is a super sweet lovely beautiful owner of the Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery.

Happy Heart's Day.

Tribute to Winsor McCay

This tribute to Winsor McCay.
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P.S. Whoa... thank you very much for giving me these blog awards. You guys made me my big day.

Pupu awarded me "I love you this much award". Thank you very much, darling!
The participation rules are simple:
1. If you get tagged (and want to play along), write a post with links to blogs that you love,
2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme.

Gisele gave me "You Make my Day Award". Thanks a lot, sweetie!
Here is how this award rules go:
1. Write a post with links to 5 blogs that make me think and/or make my day.
2. Acknowledge the post of the award giver.
3. Display the “You Make my Day Award” logo with a link to the post that I wrote. (Optional)
4. Tell the award winners that they have won by commenting on their blogs with the news.



Anyway, I'm giving these two awards to: Yacin, Allison Sommers, Gisele Jaquenod, Majeak Ann, Dawbis, Cathy Delanssay, etc.... Wahhh, I have many wonderful bloggers... well, just take a look at my blogroll, tee hee! *winks*


My dearest trusted twin friends, Susana and Pat gave me "Beautiful Blogger".
Obrigada!!!!







I thank you all! (okay, I'm going to sleep soon! goodnight and sweetdreams! I wish I could go to Slumberland tonight.... zzzzz....)

Sweet February

"Abu... is this tree called Love?" Babu asked.
"Puuurrrrrrr..." Abu purred happily.

In the memory of my persian cat, Abu.

Oh Happy Day...

I made this new quick sketch today. I was very inspired by Winsor McCay, one of my biggest influences. Ahh, I feel good when I enjoy doing rough sketches.

Anyway, I didn't know why I got many unique visitors today, so look at this screenshot. Then someone emailed me, I felt shocked. I am one of the 5 finalists for the Best Asian Weblog in Eighth Annual Weblog Awards. I was like, "Oh really... is this true? Susmaryosep!!!" Honestly, I must confess that I thought my blog was just ordinary, hehehe. Really, I'm serious. Ahhh, this made my big day... Unbelievably, I keep smiling through the whole day.

I would be completely pleased if you vote for me for the Best Asian Weblog then I give you my big hug, hehehe. *winks* Thank you very much for your support! I also give my big thanks to Annie-Kate and other unknown voters, who nominated me.

See you guys!

Studies...

My characters Babu and his kitten Abu studies for a future group show at Nucleus Gallery. I'll show you guys my four wooden paintings next time.

Manigong Bagong Taon!

The new works of my characters Babu and his kitten Abu

Here are my five paintings for the "Small Stuff", Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery in South Florida, USA. If you're interested with my works (look below), please contact Amanda amanda at tatescomics.com with any questions or purchasing.

"Babu and his kitten Abu: Spring"
6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil + Dried Flowers on Wood, $200

"Babu and his kitten Abu: Summer"

6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil on Wood, $200


"Babu and his kitten Abu: Autumn"
6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil + Dried Leaves on Wood, $200


"Babu and his kitten Abu: Winter"
6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil + Dried Leaves on Wood, $200

"Babu and his kitten Abu: Mushroom Land"

8x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil on Native Wood

This has SOLD to the super talented famous realistic painter Sas Christian (eeeee, I'm too thrilled! I never expected that Sas loved my work! I'm very distracted by her fabulous paintings especially gals' big eyes. Thank you so much, master Sas Christian!). Look at this work in progress below.

I also made another latest painting, Hide and Seek. Nah, this is not for the Bear and Bird gallery show. This is dedicated for my closest sweet lovely kind Portuguese twin friends, Susana and Patricia.

"Hide and Seek"
Acrylics + Coloured pencils + Dried leaves (from Portugal) on Philippine native wood, $450 (both paintings) + shipping additional

Please contact me if you wanna buy this. Hope you guys like my paintings! I'll make a few commissions and wooden paintings for the next 2008 US show. I'll also spend time with my family, relatives and friends for Christmas and New Year soon.

See you guys next year!
Happy Holidays!

The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots

I would like to share my wonderful story with you guys about my first children's book, "The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots".

2004 - Nikki Dy-Liacco won 2005 Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) - Salanga Writer's Prize, who wrote her entry, "The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots". I joined 2005 PBBY - Alcala Illustrator's Prize competition. I submitted my three illustrations for "The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots".

February 2005 - I checked my email about the winning results and it made me shocked. I won the Grand Prize, 2005 PBBY - Alcala Illustrator's Prize! I kept crying. Check this site out. You know, I think God gave me this blessing for my February birthday, oh my gosh... Yiipeeee!

March - April 2005 - I was working on illustrations. My medium was mixed media (acrylics, coloured pencils, old papers on wood). Hehehe, I loved to sit on the floor while working...


July 2005 - Nikki and I were at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila where the awarding ceremony held. It was so enjoyable and fun! Weee, we got gold medals! My gosh, we looked so gorgeous... hehehehe! *Nikki and Mall blushed...*

August 2005 - The 5,000 copies launched in nationwide. Nikki and I started to send copies to the families, friends and others here in Philippines and other countries (Portugal, USA, France, Australia, Germany, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Korea, Peru, Slovenia...) Because our character Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots always loves to meet new friends! *Nikki and Mall jumped excitedly...*

October 2005 - Nikki and I really enjoyed booksigning in National Bookstore, Glorietta, Manila! We really loved adorable sweet kids!

2006 - The 5,000 copies were SOLD OUT! Weeeee! *Nikki and Mall fainted...*

August 2006 - Nikki and I won the National Book Award for Children's Literature! Unbelievable! They reprinted another 5,000 copies for the 2nd printing. EEEeeeeee!!!! *Nikki and Mall screamed.....*

November 2007 - Nikki got a TV interview on ANC channel... MY GOSH! (Nikki, you must become a famous TV host... hehehe!) Hooray for Yellow Paperclip!

I never forget these happy moments. I'm so blessed to have met Nikki. She's very friendly, intelligent, witty, sweet, talkative and talented! She's one of my favorite writers. She's a good person. Please visit Nikki's blog.

Nikki and I are so blessed because The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots is our FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOK. Hopefully, we could have another future children's book again.

Autumn Princess

Last year I worked this old commissioned painting for Dr. Mario Bautista (surgeon), who operated my tummy. Please click this big photo collage to view.

I got those those dried leaves from my garden before making the painting. Nature always inspires me. This medium is acrylics + coloured pencils + dried leaves on native plank wood.

Small Stuff!

"SMALL STUFF"
Bear and Bird Boutique and Gallery
November 24 - December 29, 2007
Small Stuff opens at 7pm on Saturday, November 24th.
Lauderhill, Florida, United States

Small Stuff is going to work a little differently than our usual shows: All artwork will be sold "cash and carry" - first come, first served! Everything available will be on display opening night, nothing held back! The sooner you come, the more you’ll see! Through December 29th. Original artwork makes an amazing and unique gift, whether you're just starting or adding to an art collection!

Featuring artwork from local, national and international artists!
Adam Koford / Anna Polonsky / Barrett Stanley / Bee / Benjamin Constantine / Brad Simon / Chris Crites / Danamarie Hosler / Danielle {knee} Estefan / Danielle Lamberti / Danny Brito / Duane Hosein / Eric Bryan / Helena Garcia / Jamila Houde / John Koleszar / Johnny Winslow / Justin Rose / Keith Ciaramello / Lisa Marie Godfrey / Liz Lorini / Luis David Llense / Manuel Aguilera / Marcos Rivera / Marjorie Liucci / Matte Stephens / Mauricio Salmon / May Ann Licudine / Melissa Stringer / N! Satterfield / pooka.machine / Ryan Myers / Sarah J. Pierce / Sarah Machicado / Scott Campbell / Skot Olsen / Surge / Terribly Odd / AND MORE!

Sneak peek at my five newest wooden paintings which I will be exhibiting at the Small Stuff show!

Okay, I'll go to USA with my dad and my relatives for taking vacations this November month. By the way, don't forget to email me if you have any information, I really hope I could be online sometimes! I'll be back in December! I miss you all! Ciao!

My Old Work in Progresses (Digital Art)

First, I make sketches on paper. Second, I scan them. Third, I use Adobe Photoshop 7 for coloring and adding more details. I'm so happy that my digital style looks so traditional. Please click these screen shots to full view.

I didn't finished this digital artwork (girl character) because of my broken tablet pen. Hu hu hu... Well, I'll try to use my poor mouse. Argh, I wish I could buy Wacom Intuos... oh, wait, I wanna iMac!

Anyway, my dearest twin friends Susana and Patricia asked me to draw my characters Babu and Abu on my foot! Susana also drew something on her leg for me! Take a look, it's so silly and fun! Hahaha! Next time, I'll draw something on my arm!