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The Night of Many Firsts 18x24 inches Acrylic on canvas July 23, 2014 I'm at the tailend of unpacking from NYC and now going through the works that I actually want to hang on my walls. I love staring at this one. I'll keep it up until a new stirring come
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Rarely post selfies but was just so amazed at how make up transforms the face. Guess I'll be a little more kikay when I get home. It's just like painting, without the palette knife! Thanks super to @shauneylicious for the make up lessons and to @darrylpi
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Started painting in the Park yesterday as a slow goodbye to NYC. Was drawn to this spot with a dog sculpture, Balto. #nyc #sunnyday #centralpark #outdoor #painting #pleinair #balto #trees #summer
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I'm leaving New York in a few days and it looks like i wont get to bring all my works home. :( would love for these drawings to go to friends or people who would give them a home. If you or anyone you know appreciates large-scale ink/charcoal nude drawing
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"A historical property has morals and ethics of the society that created it and can be revived. What I mean is that we can discover new possibilities from the dismantling, transforming, and re-creating." Ai Weiwei is an artist and activist from China an
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Brooklyn Museum, my favorite NY museum so far. It felt alive and beaming with activity, but not overwhelming. I was there for a drop-in drawing session open to the public. After the session we had 30 minutes before closing time to explore the exhibits. I
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Blue Betty Acrylic on canvas 18x24 inches July 17, 2014 #painting #acrylic #figure #live #female #portrait #studio #artstudentsleagueofnewyork #nyc #art
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Two more versions of Betty. I've been painting one Betty a day this week! #painting #acrylic #figure #live #female #portrait #studio #artstudentsleagueofnewyork #nyc #art
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"Models are posing." Acrylic on Canvas 18x24 inches July 16, 2014 We paint from life at the League. There are two models posing together but my seat has the better view for a single figure. Betty will hold this pose from 1pm to 430pm everyday, with 5 min
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Quick painting today, under 2 hours. Tried to capture the model's mood but I think I showed more of mine. :p Trying to paint in the same loose way I did those large scale drawings. But I like the rawness of this. #painting #acrylic #figure #live #female
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We are alone. Acrylic on canvas 18x24 inches July 11, 2014 What is intimacy? Why do we sometimes feel more alone when we're with someone? ----- Thought I'd have this afternoon to work on the final details of this but our female model didn't show up tod
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Whole Foods, all I can say is wow. I'm inspired to eat full meals again. This place is heaven for health nuts! I have my daily green smoothies covered from now on. #healthyeating #wholefoods #organic #market
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Here's another one I'm working on, inspired by that lovely Sunday bike ride in Governor's Island. #painting #acrylic #abstract #art #artstudentsleagueofnewyork #nyc #wip #workinprogress #justplaying #biking #governorsisland
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Remember the Black Squirrel painting from last week? This is how it looks now. I've been going deeper into abstract painting, which for me is an even more demanding process than realism. You can't do abstract work if you're not centered. The piece may be
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I've been in New York for 18 days -- now at the halfway mark of my trip -- and the glamor of the city is wearing off. It's not curiosity for the new that drives me now, and I feel as if I'm encountering this city again for the first time. #welcometonew
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Matilda made me want to give a standing ovation after every song! Was impressive from start to finish, with superb singing, choreography, set design. Especially awesome because more than half of the cast were kids! I loved how it captured the magical worl
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Saw Andrew Bird at the Summerstage concert in Central Park tonight. I think his name suits him -- his music sounds like birds chirping! Wonderful free concert for New Yorkers. I wish we also had easy access to cultural treats like this in Manila. #nyc #
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Happy Fourth of July! The fireworks coming out of the Brooklyn Bridge were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I've seen the display in Hong Kong during Chinese New Year, and they go just as all out there as they do here in NY, but wow, those bridge missiles and light blooms
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What a surreal day. Walked through a thunderstorm from Williamsburg to the Brooklyn Bridge (that was no joke! Even cops were telling us to just cab it) to get a good spot for the 4th of July fireworks display. They held it by the East River this year. And
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Work in progress Inspired by those bright orange lilies in Tita Bebot's garden 16x20 inches Acrylic on canvas paper #painting #acrylic #abstract #art #lilies #orange #yellow #artstudentsleagueofnewyork
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Black squirrel 16x20 inches Acrylic on canvas paper July 3, 2014 Just playing! Learned to use bigger brushes today -- enjoyed my strokes here. This one is for that nice day I saw a black squirrel at the park. #painting #acrylic #abstract #art #goodvibe
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Day2 update on this painting. Most details done, but I'm still on the fence about what to do with the background. Tomorrow our teacher comes in for a critique. Hope she has helpful insights. I see people in class use mirrors to check for errors (easier to
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Brooklyn Bridge Acrylic on gesso board 12x16 inches July 2, 2014 #painting #acrylic #abstract #art #artstudentsleagueofnewyork #nyc #brooklyn #bridge
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I am still; I am moving. Acrylic on canvas paper 18x24 inches July 2, 2014 My first completed work under Frank O'Cain, abstracted from a doodle I made in January. Frank was my top choice for a teacher at the League. I really wanted to find creative dir
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First day of painting from life today under Mary Beth MacKenzie. I have never painted a live figure before but gosh how I've missed painting! All the colors! I started with yellows, blues and reds, but muted them in tones to get a more realistic feel. Ev
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Nice surprise of colors while waiting to cross the street. It says to "Just paint" ♡ #nyc #wandering #streetart #eastvillage #Tompkinssquarepark #mosaic
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So happy we finally went biking today! Rode these vintage cruisers around Governor's Island with the most indulgent cousins ever. Thankful for quality time with you guys @darrylpilar and @patrickvelasc0 Oban is next ;) #nyc #sunnyday #sunday #biking #vin
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It amazes me how there are so many public spaces in New York. The city is constantly being set up for socials, conversations, gatherings. This is the underside of a bridge for crying out loud, and look at what they've made of it: open soccer fields, beach
