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Paint & Palate

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IKIYA

K

B

IARA

ASILIO

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RISOSTOMO

[NKBC]

artist.

📆 ONE WEEK AWAY!!!

Celebrate community with us at UNDISCOVERED SF Block Party on October 21, 2023 from 12PM-6PM in SOMA PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭 Enjoy the best of FILIPINO RETAIL, FOOD, MUSIC, CRAFTS, and ART.

I’m 1/3 of @crisostomo.co & we will be one of the retail vendors. We can’t wait to share our art & products with you 🤗

Join us! To see the full lineup, visit: www.undiscoveredsf.com

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #UNDSCVRDBlockParty #UNDSCVRD #Crisostomo #CrisostomoCollective

📆 ONE WEEK AWAY!!!

Celebrate community with us at UNDISCOVERED SF Block Party on October 21, 2023 from 12PM-6PM in SOMA PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭 Enjoy the best of FILIPINO RETAIL, FOOD, MUSIC, CRAFTS, and ART.

I’m 1/3 of @crisostomo.co & we will be one of the retail vendors. We can’t wait to share our art & products with you 🤗

Join us! To see the full lineup, visit: www.undiscoveredsf.com

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #UNDSCVRDBlockParty #UNDSCVRD #Crisostomo #CrisostomoCollective

Here comes our next series drop for Filipino food in honor of #FAHM! 🇵🇭 Because Filipino food is more than just Kamayan 😉

Our beautiful foods served in round dishes aka mga plato, platito, mangkok, atbp 😜 The first three featured here are halo halo 🍧 silog 🍳 and palabok 🍝 YOU KNOW with all the different types of ulam we have (& desserts and snacks and dishes that can be served in bowls), there will be so much more to this series of round paintings 🔴🔵🟡⚪️

KAIN NA! 🤤

#filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filipinoartist #pinayartist #halohalo #pancit #palabok #pancitpalabok #silog #filipinoart #filipinopainting #paintandpalatenkbc #artcollective #Crisostomo

Here comes our next series drop for Filipino food in honor of #FAHM! 🇵🇭 Because Filipino food is more than just Kamayan 😉

Our beautiful foods served in round dishes aka mga plato, platito, mangkok, atbp 😜 The first three featured here are halo halo 🍧 silog 🍳 and palabok 🍝 YOU KNOW with all the different types of ulam we have (& desserts and snacks and dishes that can be served in bowls), there will be so much more to this series of round paintings 🔴🔵🟡⚪️

KAIN NA! 🤤

#filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filipinoartist #pinayartist #halohalo #pancit #palabok #pancitpalabok #silog #filipinoart #filipinopainting #paintandpalatenkbc #artcollective #Crisostomo

📣 Amazing News! 📣

🍽️ My original Kamayan painting (24”x36” acrylic on canvas; pictured starting on the second slide of this post) has been my most popular piece for the last couple of years. Many people were interested, and even when they couldn’t afford the original painting, they’d inquire about art prints that would be more affordable. Back then, unfortunately, I didn’t have prints (or anything else) available besides the original painting.

🖼️ First, the original painting has actually been sold already (back in 2022 — I just haven’t been active online for a while). BUT good news is it doesn’t end there…

🎨 Because of its popularity, I decided to make art prints available for the piece. They will be available soon. Wait for more announcements on how you can get one! I wanted to make it more accessible for those who were really drawn to the art but couldn’t afford the original painting.

👩🏻‍🎨 Additionally, it inspired me to make this an art & product series! Food is so universal and popular. As part of @crisostomo.co (check it out — my latest venture), I will be making different types of Kamayan paintings and offering them on different products. Again, more to come on that, but I wanted to share the first piece from that series (pictured on the first slide). This Kamayan painting is smaller than the original. It is only 8”x10” so that hopefully it is more affordable for more people! Keep following me & @crisostomo.co for updates on how you can buy this painting and the other products that will be coming along with it!

Many things under construction lately, but hopefully this first set of exciting news can get you pumped for what’s coming down the line 🤗

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filipinoartist #pinayartist #kamayan #filipinoart #filipinopainting #paintandpalatenkbc #artcollective #Crisostomo

📣 Amazing News! 📣

🍽️ My original Kamayan painting (24”x36” acrylic on canvas; pictured starting on the second slide of this post) has been my most popular piece for the last couple of years. Many people were interested, and even when they couldn’t afford the original painting, they’d inquire about art prints that would be more affordable. Back then, unfortunately, I didn’t have prints (or anything else) available besides the original painting.

🖼️ First, the original painting has actually been sold already (back in 2022 — I just haven’t been active online for a while). BUT good news is it doesn’t end there…

🎨 Because of its popularity, I decided to make art prints available for the piece. They will be available soon. Wait for more announcements on how you can get one! I wanted to make it more accessible for those who were really drawn to the art but couldn’t afford the original painting.

👩🏻‍🎨 Additionally, it inspired me to make this an art & product series! Food is so universal and popular. As part of @crisostomo.co (check it out — my latest venture), I will be making different types of Kamayan paintings and offering them on different products. Again, more to come on that, but I wanted to share the first piece from that series (pictured on the first slide). This Kamayan painting is smaller than the original. It is only 8”x10” so that hopefully it is more affordable for more people! Keep following me & @crisostomo.co for updates on how you can buy this painting and the other products that will be coming along with it!

Many things under construction lately, but hopefully this first set of exciting news can get you pumped for what’s coming down the line 🤗

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filipinoartist #pinayartist #kamayan #filipinoart #filipinopainting #paintandpalatenkbc #artcollective #Crisostomo

First painting of Bella I completed since she passed. Almost 1.5 years since we lost her. I pushed it off as much as I could because I was scared of it. I was scared of all the emotions it would bring up. I was scared I couldn’t do it. I was scared I couldn’t do her justice.
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I love you & miss you, my sunshine ☀️
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First painting of Bella I completed since she passed. Almost 1.5 years since we lost her. I pushed it off as much as I could because I was scared of it. I was scared of all the emotions it would bring up. I was scared I couldn’t do it. I was scared I couldn’t do her justice.
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I love you & miss you, my sunshine ☀️
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#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #filipinoartist #pinayartist #womanartist #painting #filipino #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #dog #pet #petportrait #dogpainting #petloss #petlove #doglove #Bella #paintandpalatenkbc

Some behind the scenes of the family portrait paintings for our wedding invitations 🤍 missing you every day, Bella.

Yes, I don’t have my own art studio set-up or anything. Any time I want to paint, I have to take out all of my supplies and materials from the closet and take over the dining table (could be days or weeks, depending on how much “break” is taken). The dream is to one day have a studio, permanently set up for art making 🙃☁️ This is a step up from when I had to paint on the floor of my closet-sized studio apartment in SF though! Sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do 🤷🏻‍♀️

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #filipinoartist #pinayartist #womanartist #painting #filipino #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #portrait #familyportrait #familypainting #weddingpainting #weddingart #weddinginvitation #doglove #Bella #behindthescenes #BTS #workinprogress #WIP #artprocess #artprogress #paintandpalatenkbc

Some behind the scenes of the family portrait paintings for our wedding invitations 🤍 missing you every day, Bella.

Yes, I don’t have my own art studio set-up or anything. Any time I want to paint, I have to take out all of my supplies and materials from the closet and take over the dining table (could be days or weeks, depending on how much “break” is taken). The dream is to one day have a studio, permanently set up for art making 🙃☁️ This is a step up from when I had to paint on the floor of my closet-sized studio apartment in SF though! Sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do 🤷🏻‍♀️

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #filipinoartist #pinayartist #womanartist #painting #filipino #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #portrait #familyportrait #familypainting #weddingpainting #weddingart #weddinginvitation #doglove #Bella #behindthescenes #BTS #workinprogress #WIP #artprocess #artprogress #paintandpalatenkbc

So it took me a while to be able to post this piece. It was the only logical next post after I shared the painting of Kyla, Tony, and Poppy for our joint wedding invite. This was my family portrait. Perfect little family 🤍 Me, Danny, and Bella.

I said I was back on this account but I know I disappeared again. It’s because of this. A couple of weeks after the church wedding, our baby Bella passed away from cancer at the age of 14. It was only 1.5 months after the mass was discovered. It all happened so quickly, and I can honestly say I lost a piece of me along with her. I didn’t have the heart, spirit, or energy to make art for pretty much the entire second half of last year. So even though I felt like I was ready for my return here, every time I tried to post this painting, I couldn’t do it. Everything came rushing back to me. The loss of my baby 💔🐶

But here it is. Our family forever. My baby Bella forever.

I’m thankful she was still able to join us for our church wedding in her final days. I’m thankful she was included in our invitations. This family portrait is hanging up in our home, and I say hi to my little angel every day.

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #chocolateandartshow #pinayista #painting #filipino #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #portrait #familyportrait #familypainting #weddingpainting #weddingart #weddinginvitation #doglove #Bella #fuckcancer #paintandpalatenkbc

So it took me a while to be able to post this piece. It was the only logical next post after I shared the painting of Kyla, Tony, and Poppy for our joint wedding invite. This was my family portrait. Perfect little family 🤍 Me, Danny, and Bella.

I said I was back on this account but I know I disappeared again. It’s because of this. A couple of weeks after the church wedding, our baby Bella passed away from cancer at the age of 14. It was only 1.5 months after the mass was discovered. It all happened so quickly, and I can honestly say I lost a piece of me along with her. I didn’t have the heart, spirit, or energy to make art for pretty much the entire second half of last year. So even though I felt like I was ready for my return here, every time I tried to post this painting, I couldn’t do it. Everything came rushing back to me. The loss of my baby 💔🐶

But here it is. Our family forever. My baby Bella forever.

I’m thankful she was still able to join us for our church wedding in her final days. I’m thankful she was included in our invitations. This family portrait is hanging up in our home, and I say hi to my little angel every day.

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #chocolateandartshow #pinayista #painting #filipino #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #portrait #familyportrait #familypainting #weddingpainting #weddingart #weddinginvitation #doglove #Bella #fuckcancer #paintandpalatenkbc

One life update while I’ve been gone: My younger sister & I had a joint church wedding! 👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️ I painted family portraits of us for our invitations. Here’s Kyla, Tony, and their cat baby Poppy 🐱

This is also my first departure from my typical style (strong bright colors with acrylics) for the last decade or so. I first got into painting through watercolors, but quickly found my home and comfort with acrylics. Now, I’m yearning to branch out beyond acrylics and get better with other materials and mediums, including going back to my watercolor origins!

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #pinayista #painting #filipino #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #portrait #familyportrait #familypainting #weddingpainting #weddingart #weddinginvitation #paintandpalatenkbc

One life update while I’ve been gone: My younger sister & I had a joint church wedding! 👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️ I painted family portraits of us for our invitations. Here’s Kyla, Tony, and their cat baby Poppy 🐱

This is also my first departure from my typical style (strong bright colors with acrylics) for the last decade or so. I first got into painting through watercolors, but quickly found my home and comfort with acrylics. Now, I’m yearning to branch out beyond acrylics and get better with other materials and mediums, including going back to my watercolor origins!

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #pinayista #painting #filipino #watercolor #watercolors #watercolorpainting #portrait #familyportrait #familypainting #weddingpainting #weddingart #weddinginvitation #paintandpalatenkbc

👋🏼 Hello — clearly, I’ve been gone. Other aspects of my life had to take priority and I almost abandoned my art completely. But as always, it calls me back. Even when I think I just don’t have time for it, it proves to me, time and time again, that I NEED art.

🔮 After many signs from the universe that it’s time to revive art in my life, and after repeatedly ignoring the signs, I’m finally giving in. This was pretty much a long-winded way of saying: I’m back! 👩🏻‍🎨

⏪ Before I start posting new art content, I just want to round out my grid from when I abruptly stopped posting. Here’s a photo of “Mama & Papa in Pisces” finally making its way into the hands of its subjects (my Mama and Papa!) 🤗

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #pinayista #painting #filipino #acrylic #ink #filipinoamerican #pinay #asian #pisces #koi #paintandpalatenkbc

👋🏼 Hello — clearly, I’ve been gone. Other aspects of my life had to take priority and I almost abandoned my art completely. But as always, it calls me back. Even when I think I just don’t have time for it, it proves to me, time and time again, that I NEED art.

🔮 After many signs from the universe that it’s time to revive art in my life, and after repeatedly ignoring the signs, I’m finally giving in. This was pretty much a long-winded way of saying: I’m back! 👩🏻‍🎨

⏪ Before I start posting new art content, I just want to round out my grid from when I abruptly stopped posting. Here’s a photo of “Mama & Papa in Pisces” finally making its way into the hands of its subjects (my Mama and Papa!) 🤗

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #pinayista #painting #filipino #acrylic #ink #filipinoamerican #pinay #asian #pisces #koi #paintandpalatenkbc

Mama & Papa in Pisces is included in @overachievermagazine’s Special Feature on Asian Hate 💜💕 I’m so touched to be seeing this very personal piece of mine alongside other amazing Asian artists’ art, all created in response to the racism our community is facing. Art is a powerful tool both for healing ✨ and for social change ✊🏼, and this issue’s art round-up is a perfect example of that.

〰️ Note: The title in the magazine isn’t Mama & Papa in Pisces because when I submitted it for consideration, I didn’t have a name for the piece yet. The title came to me weeks later 🔮

🎵: my favorite @rubyibarra 🇵🇭

🎨 shoutout to all the other featured artists: @gallery.of.sun @lycheeleeart @gloryggage abigailuna_

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #stopasianhate #painting #stopAAPIhate #filipino #acrylic #watercolor #ink #filipinoamerican #pinay #asianhate #asian #pisces #mamapapa #koi #overachievermagazine #OAmagazine #paintandpalatenkbc

Mama & Papa in Pisces is included in @overachievermagazine’s Special Feature on Asian Hate 💜💕 I’m so touched to be seeing this very personal piece of mine alongside other amazing Asian artists’ art, all created in response to the racism our community is facing. Art is a powerful tool both for healing ✨ and for social change ✊🏼, and this issue’s art round-up is a perfect example of that.

〰️ Note: The title in the magazine isn’t Mama & Papa in Pisces because when I submitted it for consideration, I didn’t have a name for the piece yet. The title came to me weeks later 🔮

🎵: my favorite @rubyibarra 🇵🇭

🎨 shoutout to all the other featured artists: @gallery.of.sun @lycheeleeart @gloryggage abigailuna_

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #stopasianhate #painting #stopAAPIhate #filipino #acrylic #watercolor #ink #filipinoamerican #pinay #asianhate #asian #pisces #mamapapa #koi #overachievermagazine #OAmagazine #paintandpalatenkbc

👋🏼 I had been taking a break from my art in the last few months, just because I was still trying to figure out my work-life balance. But as is the case almost every single time with my relationship with art, no matter how much I try to take a break from it, I get called back out of necessity. Things happen in my life that cause me to run back to my art just to survive. And that is exactly what happened this time.

💔 The rise in anti-Asian violence and racism that have been brought to the spotlight broke my spirit. I had to go back to my community and my family for strength and solidarity. This piece is called Mama & Papa in Pisces ♓️, and it features my parents. When I hear news of Asian elderly being attacked, I see the faces of my Mama and Papa, and it breaks my heart to see how much hatred and ignorance have spread in our society. I wanted to bring that humanity back to the forefront.

✊🏼 Honestly, there's a lot of work that needs to be done in terms of education and fight to dismantle white supremacy and systemic injustices. Unity amongst all marginalized peoples is critical. But at least as a starting point, I have relied on the very basics of using love to fight hate. In order for me to avoid drowning in all this darkness, I went to my Asian family and my Asian community, and together we sought the light and the joy -- small steps for our own self-care as we tackle the greater work that needs to get done.

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #stopasianhate #painting #stopAAPIhate #filipino #acrylic #ink #filipinoamerican #pinay #asian #pisces #koi #paintandpalatenkbc

👋🏼 I had been taking a break from my art in the last few months, just because I was still trying to figure out my work-life balance. But as is the case almost every single time with my relationship with art, no matter how much I try to take a break from it, I get called back out of necessity. Things happen in my life that cause me to run back to my art just to survive. And that is exactly what happened this time.

💔 The rise in anti-Asian violence and racism that have been brought to the spotlight broke my spirit. I had to go back to my community and my family for strength and solidarity. This piece is called Mama & Papa in Pisces ♓️, and it features my parents. When I hear news of Asian elderly being attacked, I see the faces of my Mama and Papa, and it breaks my heart to see how much hatred and ignorance have spread in our society. I wanted to bring that humanity back to the forefront.

✊🏼 Honestly, there's a lot of work that needs to be done in terms of education and fight to dismantle white supremacy and systemic injustices. Unity amongst all marginalized peoples is critical. But at least as a starting point, I have relied on the very basics of using love to fight hate. In order for me to avoid drowning in all this darkness, I went to my Asian family and my Asian community, and together we sought the light and the joy -- small steps for our own self-care as we tackle the greater work that needs to get done.

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #stopasianhate #painting #stopAAPIhate #filipino #acrylic #ink #filipinoamerican #pinay #asian #pisces #koi #paintandpalatenkbc

I got more free downloads for you! 😃 Check link in bio.

I have created desktop wallpapers that are digital calendars for each month of 2021 📆 Just like my phone wallpaper (another download I'm offering for free through my website 😉), these calendars were created around my favorite features of the art pieces I created throughout 2020 🎨

To kick off 2021, you can now get the January 2021 calendar, which showcases my Corona painting. The rest of the months will be offered as free downloads when we get to them, so make sure to keep checking for when they become available!

Link in bio to download. ⬆️

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #painting #freedownload #desktopwallpaper #artdownload #artforfree #freeart #corona #calendar #digitalcalendar #january2021 #januarycalendar #calendarwallpaper #desktopcalendar #paintandpalatenkbc

I got more free downloads for you! 😃 Check link in bio.

I have created desktop wallpapers that are digital calendars for each month of 2021 📆 Just like my phone wallpaper (another download I'm offering for free through my website 😉), these calendars were created around my favorite features of the art pieces I created throughout 2020 🎨

To kick off 2021, you can now get the January 2021 calendar, which showcases my Corona painting. The rest of the months will be offered as free downloads when we get to them, so make sure to keep checking for when they become available!

Link in bio to download. ⬆️

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #painting #freedownload #desktopwallpaper #artdownload #artforfree #freeart #corona #calendar #digitalcalendar #january2021 #januarycalendar #calendarwallpaper #desktopcalendar #paintandpalatenkbc

I'm excited to announce that for the first time ever, I'm offering a free download of my art! 🤩🥰😁 Link in bio.

2020 was a year of growth, so I decided to round up my favorite features from various pieces I produced this year and make them accessible to all of you as a thank you for supporting me through my journey thus far. You can download this phone wallpaper from my website--my art collection will literally be right at your fingertips! 🤳📱

Link in bio to download. ⬆️

I will be posting a few more opportunities to engage with my art in the final few days of this unprecedented year, so be on the lookout for my next announcements! Let's get ready to welcome 2021 with art in our hearts. ♥️🎨

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #painting #sketch #sketchbook #experimentalart #2020art #bye2020 #readyfor2021 #freedownload #phonewallpaper #artdownload #artforfree #freeart #paintandpalatenkbc

I'm excited to announce that for the first time ever, I'm offering a free download of my art! 🤩🥰😁 Link in bio.

2020 was a year of growth, so I decided to round up my favorite features from various pieces I produced this year and make them accessible to all of you as a thank you for supporting me through my journey thus far. You can download this phone wallpaper from my website--my art collection will literally be right at your fingertips! 🤳📱

Link in bio to download. ⬆️

I will be posting a few more opportunities to engage with my art in the final few days of this unprecedented year, so be on the lookout for my next announcements! Let's get ready to welcome 2021 with art in our hearts. ♥️🎨

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #painting #sketch #sketchbook #experimentalart #2020art #bye2020 #readyfor2021 #freedownload #phonewallpaper #artdownload #artforfree #freeart #paintandpalatenkbc

NOCHE BUENA painting - work in progress!

And just like a real Noche Buena, the lechon is the star 🐷⭐️

P.S. Peep the holiday cookie decorating in the back 👀🍪

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #painting #nochebuena #christmas #christmaseve #merrychristmas #lechon #workinprogress #behindthescenes #holidays #happyholidays #paintandpalatenkbc

NOCHE BUENA painting - work in progress!

And just like a real Noche Buena, the lechon is the star 🐷⭐️

P.S. Peep the holiday cookie decorating in the back 👀🍪

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #painting #nochebuena #christmas #christmaseve #merrychristmas #lechon #workinprogress #behindthescenes #holidays #happyholidays #paintandpalatenkbc

✨💫Something's brewing 🌞

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #painting #sketch #sketchbook #experimentalart #experiment #mood #2020art #2021art #bye2020 #readyfor2021 #paintandpalatenkbc

✨💫Something's brewing 🌞

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Inhinyera is part of @overachievermagazine’s The STEM Issue. Check it out!

Link in bio.

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Inhinyera is part of @overachievermagazine’s The STEM Issue. Check it out!

Link in bio.

#STEM #Asian #engineer #engineering #femaleengineer #womanengineer #civilengineer #civilengineering #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #art #artist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #baybridge #infrastructure #bridge #construction #overachievermagazine #oam #paintandpalatenkbc

A page from my sketchbook: Fantasy in Anxiety

Earlier this year, when the craziness of 2020 was just getting started, I was so filled with anxiety over the unknown and instability of life. My only way out of my anxiety was to get lost in my sketchbook, experimenting with different worlds and realities.

Welcome to my chosen reality.

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #fantasy #painting #anxiety #fantasyinanxiety #sketch #sketchbook #experimentalart #experiment #mood #2020art #paintandpalatenkbc

A page from my sketchbook: Fantasy in Anxiety

Earlier this year, when the craziness of 2020 was just getting started, I was so filled with anxiety over the unknown and instability of life. My only way out of my anxiety was to get lost in my sketchbook, experimenting with different worlds and realities.

Welcome to my chosen reality.

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #fantasy #painting #anxiety #fantasyinanxiety #sketch #sketchbook #experimentalart #experiment #mood #2020art #paintandpalatenkbc

Watch Kamayan emerge from the blank canvas! 👁👅🎨

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Watch Kamayan emerge from the blank canvas! 👁👅🎨

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#FlashbackFriday to last year's Chocolate & Art Show in San Francisco! 🍫

This was the last art show I was able to do before COVID unexpectedly shut down events this year. Kamayan was my most popular piece for that show because people spotted the bright colors from far away. I am so grateful for my friends who were able to attend and show their support during those two nights. I miss my friends. I miss art shows. 😭

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #chocolateandartshowsf #kamayan #painting #artshow #artexhibit #fbf #sanfrancisco #SF #somartsculturalcenter #soma #bye2020 #paintandpalatenkbc

#FlashbackFriday to last year's Chocolate & Art Show in San Francisco! 🍫

This was the last art show I was able to do before COVID unexpectedly shut down events this year. Kamayan was my most popular piece for that show because people spotted the bright colors from far away. I am so grateful for my friends who were able to attend and show their support during those two nights. I miss my friends. I miss art shows. 😭

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #chocolateandartshowsf #kamayan #painting #artshow #artexhibit #fbf #sanfrancisco #SF #somartsculturalcenter #soma #bye2020 #paintandpalatenkbc

Pagsalusaluhan natin ang handang ito! 🤤

When I made this Kamayan painting, I was thinking of the Filipinos' "boodle fight" (where diners dispense with cutlery and dishes and instead eat with their hands), and I wanted to feature our colorful cuisine, culture, and community. When I started showing it at art shows, I realized that it was not only Filipinos but also people from other communities that were drawn to this piece. Food and community are universal.

After the difficult year we have all been having, I think it is important to allow ourselves to reset and celebrate the communities we have created and maintained. In a time of social-distancing, this was no easy task. I also hope that we honor the dark history from which this holiday is rooted. If this year has proven anything, it is that we are not as disconnected from history as we might have once assumed.

So on this day of thanks, let us not take anything for granted. This is the first time I won't be celebrating Thanksgiving with my entire family (and yes, my family's Thanksgiving feast is usually binagoongang baboy and kare kare rather than turkey and stuffing 😜), but I have hope that this small sacrifice will pay off, and I look forward to a time when I can once again share food and culture with my loved ones.

To all my Filipinos out there, which food on this kamayan spread do you wish you had right now??? 😉

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #pinay #pinayista #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #kamayan #boodlefight #food #foodie #foodporn #foodart #thanksgiving #thanskgivingfeast #filipinofood #happythanksgiving #painting #paintandpalatenkbc

Pagsalusaluhan natin ang handang ito! 🤤

When I made this Kamayan painting, I was thinking of the Filipinos' "boodle fight" (where diners dispense with cutlery and dishes and instead eat with their hands), and I wanted to feature our colorful cuisine, culture, and community. When I started showing it at art shows, I realized that it was not only Filipinos but also people from other communities that were drawn to this piece. Food and community are universal.

After the difficult year we have all been having, I think it is important to allow ourselves to reset and celebrate the communities we have created and maintained. In a time of social-distancing, this was no easy task. I also hope that we honor the dark history from which this holiday is rooted. If this year has proven anything, it is that we are not as disconnected from history as we might have once assumed.

So on this day of thanks, let us not take anything for granted. This is the first time I won't be celebrating Thanksgiving with my entire family (and yes, my family's Thanksgiving feast is usually binagoongang baboy and kare kare rather than turkey and stuffing 😜), but I have hope that this small sacrifice will pay off, and I look forward to a time when I can once again share food and culture with my loved ones.

To all my Filipinos out there, which food on this kamayan spread do you wish you had right now??? 😉

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #pinay #pinayista #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #kamayan #boodlefight #food #foodie #foodporn #foodart #thanksgiving #thanskgivingfeast #filipinofood #happythanksgiving #painting #paintandpalatenkbc

Here's how Bella & Boston came to life! 🥰

🐶 Process video for the last painting I posted
🎵 Favourite Thing by @yuna

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Here's how Bella & Boston came to life! 🥰

🐶 Process video for the last painting I posted
🎵 Favourite Thing by @yuna

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #chocolateandartshow #dog #dogs #dogpainting #dogportrait #petpainting #petportrait #doglover #painting #processvideo #behindthescenes #favouritething #yuna #paintandpalatenkbc

⚠️🇵🇭⚠️ The Philippines needs help.

Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly) and three preceding cyclones hit my home country in October. On top of that, Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) made landfall in November. The gravity of the current situation is further compounded by the pandemic threat. With hundreds of thousands of people displaced, the spread of coronavirus in evacuation centers is a serious concern.

As an initial effort to help with my art, I have TEN "Bulaklak Na Bato" art prints available for sale, with 100% of the proceeds going to helping the typhoon survivors. The piece for sale, "Bulaklak Na Bato" was painted on this very specific subject. This is not the first time that the Philippines has been ravaged by typhoons. This has become a yearly phenomenon, and climate change has just exacerbated the natural disasters, making them more extreme and frequent. Furthermore, those most affected are typically the most vulnerable and poor.

The art prints for sale are 8"x12" and $50 each. If you are interested in buying, please DM me (@paintandpalate.nkbc). The print will be delivered to you, and I will donate all proceeds to the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON). NAFCON will be coordinating with community-based, people-to-people grassroots responses to ensure that donations will reach survivors timely and efficiently.

If you want to learn more about "Bulaklak Na Bato," check the link in my bio.

#philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #art #artist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #artforacause #artforsale #ReliefPH #Bayanihan2020 #typhoonrolly #typhoonulysses #typhoongoni #typhoonvamco #artivist #artivism #climatechange #typhoon #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

⚠️🇵🇭⚠️ The Philippines needs help.

Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly) and three preceding cyclones hit my home country in October. On top of that, Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) made landfall in November. The gravity of the current situation is further compounded by the pandemic threat. With hundreds of thousands of people displaced, the spread of coronavirus in evacuation centers is a serious concern.

As an initial effort to help with my art, I have TEN "Bulaklak Na Bato" art prints available for sale, with 100% of the proceeds going to helping the typhoon survivors. The piece for sale, "Bulaklak Na Bato" was painted on this very specific subject. This is not the first time that the Philippines has been ravaged by typhoons. This has become a yearly phenomenon, and climate change has just exacerbated the natural disasters, making them more extreme and frequent. Furthermore, those most affected are typically the most vulnerable and poor.

The art prints for sale are 8"x12" and $50 each. If you are interested in buying, please DM me (@paintandpalate.nkbc). The print will be delivered to you, and I will donate all proceeds to the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON). NAFCON will be coordinating with community-based, people-to-people grassroots responses to ensure that donations will reach survivors timely and efficiently.

If you want to learn more about "Bulaklak Na Bato," check the link in my bio.

#philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #art #artist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #artforacause #artforsale #ReliefPH #Bayanihan2020 #typhoonrolly #typhoonulysses #typhoongoni #typhoonvamco #artivist #artivism #climatechange #typhoon #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

Calling all dog (and animal) lovers! 🐶

Bella & Boston Isabella are siblings who just can't stop cuddling with each other. Their mama @marushkaisaabella is just as crazy about them as they are with each other 🥰 At the beginning of COVID-19 shelter-in-place, I started offering commissioned pet paintings for those who are spending a lot more time with their fur babies. I am continuing to paint pieces as I get requests, so feel free to DM me if you would like to order pet portraits! (P.S. Dogs are my favorite, but I am open to painting any animal 😄)

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #CAGO #contemporaryartgalleryonline #chocolateandartshow #dog #dogs #dogpainting #dogportrait #petpainting #petportrait #doglover #painting #paintandpalatenkbc

Calling all dog (and animal) lovers! 🐶

Bella & Boston Isabella are siblings who just can't stop cuddling with each other. Their mama @marushkaisaabella is just as crazy about them as they are with each other 🥰 At the beginning of COVID-19 shelter-in-place, I started offering commissioned pet paintings for those who are spending a lot more time with their fur babies. I am continuing to paint pieces as I get requests, so feel free to DM me if you would like to order pet portraits! (P.S. Dogs are my favorite, but I am open to painting any animal 😄)

#art #artist #artistsoninstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #sfartist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #womanartist #entrepinays #RAWartists #RAWsanfrancisco #RAWSF #CAGO #contemporaryartgalleryonline #chocolateandartshow #dog #dogs #dogpainting #dogportrait #petpainting #petportrait #doglover #painting #paintandpalatenkbc

“Inhinyera” — a work in progress (still) 🤓

I’m done with this painting... for now. But when I look at it, I know it’s still not the final version. HUGE improvement from the 2011-ish original, but it’s telling me it’s still not where it’s supposed to be. I think I have associated this painting with my engineering career and identity. It’s turned into a statement (as most of my paintings do 😏) on female minorities in engineering, and from my personal experience, the challenges and triumphs that come with that career choice. I feel like I wouldn’t be able to accept this painting as done DONE until I have also figured out my career path with finality. For now, this is a work in progress, along with my professional journey in interdisciplinary STEM/STEAM fields 👷🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨

#STEM #STEAM #NationalSTEMDay #NationalSTEAMDay #engineer #engineering #femaleengineer #womanengineer #civilengineer #civilengineering #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #art #artist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #baybridge #infrastructure #bridge #construction #paintandpalatenkbc

“Inhinyera” — a work in progress (still) 🤓

I’m done with this painting... for now. But when I look at it, I know it’s still not the final version. HUGE improvement from the 2011-ish original, but it’s telling me it’s still not where it’s supposed to be. I think I have associated this painting with my engineering career and identity. It’s turned into a statement (as most of my paintings do 😏) on female minorities in engineering, and from my personal experience, the challenges and triumphs that come with that career choice. I feel like I wouldn’t be able to accept this painting as done DONE until I have also figured out my career path with finality. For now, this is a work in progress, along with my professional journey in interdisciplinary STEM/STEAM fields 👷🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨

#STEM #STEAM #NationalSTEMDay #NationalSTEAMDay #engineer #engineering #femaleengineer #womanengineer #civilengineer #civilengineering #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #art #artist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #baybridge #infrastructure #bridge #construction #paintandpalatenkbc

My art has been included in Art Scene West’s Classic Blue exhibit! Check link in bio for details 💙 #paintandpalatenkbc
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Repost from @artscenewest
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🟦 Say Their Names by #nikiyakiarabasiliocrisostomo

➡️Swipe to see details of this #acryliconcanvas

🔹 Say Their Names is composed of a (non-comprehensive) list of names of Black people killed by the police in recent years. The foundation of the colors in this piece is anchored in the unity of Blue, Black, and Brown -- the same unity we need in society to achieve the #peace and #tranquility to the human spirit that seems to have been lost, especially through the events of 2020.

#acrylicpainting #blacklivesmatter #blm #blmmovement #socialjustice #artivist #culturalcommentary #blues #blacks #coy2020 #coy2020classicblue #coloroftheyear #classicblue #shadesofblue #pantone #pantone2020 #artscenewest #artscenewestonartsy #socialjusticeart #activistart #shadesofpeaceandtranquility #hues #huesofblue #browns #saytheirnames✊🏽✨✊🏾✨✊🏿

My art has been included in Art Scene West’s Classic Blue exhibit! Check link in bio for details 💙 #paintandpalatenkbc
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Repost from @artscenewest
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🟦 Say Their Names by #nikiyakiarabasiliocrisostomo

➡️Swipe to see details of this #acryliconcanvas

🔹 Say Their Names is composed of a (non-comprehensive) list of names of Black people killed by the police in recent years. The foundation of the colors in this piece is anchored in the unity of Blue, Black, and Brown -- the same unity we need in society to achieve the #peace and #tranquility to the human spirit that seems to have been lost, especially through the events of 2020.

#acrylicpainting #blacklivesmatter #blm #blmmovement #socialjustice #artivist #culturalcommentary #blues #blacks #coy2020 #coy2020classicblue #coloroftheyear #classicblue #shadesofblue #pantone #pantone2020 #artscenewest #artscenewestonartsy #socialjusticeart #activistart #shadesofpeaceandtranquility #hues #huesofblue #browns #saytheirnames✊🏽✨✊🏾✨✊🏿

Happy National STEM/STEAM Day from a female engineer/artist! 👷🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨

My latest project is refining & upgrading this painting I made 9-10 years ago. This painting was inspired by a photograph of me on a field trip during my senior year at Stanford, where I got my degree as a Civil Engineer! Our class went to see the construction of the Bay Bridge, shortly before it reopened to the public. (I got to sit right in the middle of the road without being run over by vehicles -- how cool is that!?) While this painting celebrates women of color in engineering -- one of my favorite subjects to take inspiration from -- it was also created when I was just beginning to learn how to paint. So in short... IT SUCKS haha 😅 I would love to share it more widely, but the basics of the blending and the details of my face and body are seriously lacking and far from being professional-quality. Yet, I can't get myself to get rid of it. Every time I move, I take it with me, only for it to be scratched up from the move and stored away inside a closet. I think it's about time to work on it and finally bring it up to a level that I would be proud of today. 🤩

Engineering is cool 🛠 Art is cool 🎨 Let's do this! 💪🏼

#STEM #STEAM #NationalSTEMDay #NationalSTEAMDay #engineer #engineering #femaleengineer #womanengineer #civilengineer #civilengineering #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #art #artist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #baybridge #infrastructure #bridge #construction #paintandpalatenkbc

Happy National STEM/STEAM Day from a female engineer/artist! 👷🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨

My latest project is refining & upgrading this painting I made 9-10 years ago. This painting was inspired by a photograph of me on a field trip during my senior year at Stanford, where I got my degree as a Civil Engineer! Our class went to see the construction of the Bay Bridge, shortly before it reopened to the public. (I got to sit right in the middle of the road without being run over by vehicles -- how cool is that!?) While this painting celebrates women of color in engineering -- one of my favorite subjects to take inspiration from -- it was also created when I was just beginning to learn how to paint. So in short... IT SUCKS haha 😅 I would love to share it more widely, but the basics of the blending and the details of my face and body are seriously lacking and far from being professional-quality. Yet, I can't get myself to get rid of it. Every time I move, I take it with me, only for it to be scratched up from the move and stored away inside a closet. I think it's about time to work on it and finally bring it up to a level that I would be proud of today. 🤩

Engineering is cool 🛠 Art is cool 🎨 Let's do this! 💪🏼

#STEM #STEAM #NationalSTEMDay #NationalSTEAMDay #engineer #engineering #femaleengineer #womanengineer #civilengineer #civilengineering #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #art #artist #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #baybridge #infrastructure #bridge #construction #paintandpalatenkbc

"Tahooooohh! Tahooooohhh!" 📢

This was my weekend breakfast call throughout my childhood in the Philippines. One of the first things my sisters and I would do upon waking up was to go to the kitchen and pick out our mug of choice. We'd have it ready while watching tv, waiting for that all-familiar call "Tahooooohhh! TAHOOOOOHHH!" 🔊 As soon as we heard that, we'd race outside with our mug, looking for the Taho Man. I was always very impressed with the Taho Man who, despite his old age and skinny stature, would carry on his back a bamboo pole with heavy aluminum containers hanging from each end. One container had unpressed soybean curd mixed with a coagulant (taho), and the other container had two compartments holding: tapioca pearls (sago... like mini white boba) & a rich brown syrup with a burnt-brown-sugar/molasses flavor (arnibal, MY FAVORITE! 🤤). I remember always wondering, as a kid, if I could get away with bringing a BIGGER cup to Manong Taho Man, and get MORE TAHO! 😝

Despite the fact that I absolutely love taho (and miss it!) and all the childhood memories associated with it, this painting is, so far, the only piece in my "Kain Na" series that I didn't name after the food being featured. Instead, I titled this painting "Taho Man," because, above all the deliciousness, the most memorable aspect of the experience for me has been the Taho Man, who continues to impress me to this day. To all the Taho Men, thank you for your strength in carrying this weight on your shoulders through the Filipino communities, bringing excitement and shaping memories for many Filipino children 💪🏼🙏🏼🇵🇭

♥️🎨

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #taho #sago #arnibal #tahoman #manong #filipinofood #boba #filipinoculture #art #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco

"Tahooooohh! Tahooooohhh!" 📢

This was my weekend breakfast call throughout my childhood in the Philippines. One of the first things my sisters and I would do upon waking up was to go to the kitchen and pick out our mug of choice. We'd have it ready while watching tv, waiting for that all-familiar call "Tahooooohhh! TAHOOOOOHHH!" 🔊 As soon as we heard that, we'd race outside with our mug, looking for the Taho Man. I was always very impressed with the Taho Man who, despite his old age and skinny stature, would carry on his back a bamboo pole with heavy aluminum containers hanging from each end. One container had unpressed soybean curd mixed with a coagulant (taho), and the other container had two compartments holding: tapioca pearls (sago... like mini white boba) & a rich brown syrup with a burnt-brown-sugar/molasses flavor (arnibal, MY FAVORITE! 🤤). I remember always wondering, as a kid, if I could get away with bringing a BIGGER cup to Manong Taho Man, and get MORE TAHO! 😝

Despite the fact that I absolutely love taho (and miss it!) and all the childhood memories associated with it, this painting is, so far, the only piece in my "Kain Na" series that I didn't name after the food being featured. Instead, I titled this painting "Taho Man," because, above all the deliciousness, the most memorable aspect of the experience for me has been the Taho Man, who continues to impress me to this day. To all the Taho Men, thank you for your strength in carrying this weight on your shoulders through the Filipino communities, bringing excitement and shaping memories for many Filipino children 💪🏼🙏🏼🇵🇭

♥️🎨

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #taho #sago #arnibal #tahoman #manong #filipinofood #boba #filipinoculture #art #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco

Check me out in Platform Gallery's Living Democracy exhibition! Link in bio.

Color Outside The (White) Li(N)es is one of 3 of my works included in the exhibition, which "explores the forces and conditions that imperil democracy and the political, social, and cultural interventions needed to make democracy equitable, vibrant, and just." My 2 other pieces are: Corona (painting) & Sanctuary City (photograph). I submitted these works as a way of bringing to light the personal as well as societal implications of social inequities. Our democracy is in peril & vibrant art is one of my ways of fighting for what is just.

Click the link in my bio for more information about the exhibition.

♥️🎨

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #coloroutsidethewhitelines #democracy #artivist #artist #artforsocialchange #artforsocialjustice #art #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #corona #sanctuarycity #platformgallery #ucsb #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

Check me out in Platform Gallery's Living Democracy exhibition! Link in bio.

Color Outside The (White) Li(N)es is one of 3 of my works included in the exhibition, which "explores the forces and conditions that imperil democracy and the political, social, and cultural interventions needed to make democracy equitable, vibrant, and just." My 2 other pieces are: Corona (painting) & Sanctuary City (photograph). I submitted these works as a way of bringing to light the personal as well as societal implications of social inequities. Our democracy is in peril & vibrant art is one of my ways of fighting for what is just.

Click the link in my bio for more information about the exhibition.

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#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #coloroutsidethewhitelines #democracy #artivist #artist #artforsocialchange #artforsocialjustice #art #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #corona #sanctuarycity #platformgallery #ucsb #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

#FilipinxForBlackLives ✊🏼

This piece, "Color Outside The (White) Li(N)es," came from me questioning my responsibility as a striving Pinay artivist in the fight for racial justice, especially in present America. My spirit and entire being have been so moved, so angry, so sad, so overly affected by the injustices I know the Black community has to live through. I am a brown woman, and while I, as part of a marginalized community, can relate to racial injustices to a certain degree, my experience is not the same as a Black person's experience. My art is centered on injustice, but I do not want to place myself at the center of a narrative that is not my place to take. Instead, what I can authentically speak on is the UNITY all non-white communities must find with each other in order to rise together above white supremacy and above the inequalities we all face. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

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#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #blacklivesmatter #whitesupremacy #artivist #artist #artforsocialchange #artforsocialjustice #art #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

#FilipinxForBlackLives ✊🏼

This piece, "Color Outside The (White) Li(N)es," came from me questioning my responsibility as a striving Pinay artivist in the fight for racial justice, especially in present America. My spirit and entire being have been so moved, so angry, so sad, so overly affected by the injustices I know the Black community has to live through. I am a brown woman, and while I, as part of a marginalized community, can relate to racial injustices to a certain degree, my experience is not the same as a Black person's experience. My art is centered on injustice, but I do not want to place myself at the center of a narrative that is not my place to take. Instead, what I can authentically speak on is the UNITY all non-white communities must find with each other in order to rise together above white supremacy and above the inequalities we all face. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

♥️🎨

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinayista #blacklivesmatter #whitesupremacy #artivist #artist #artforsocialchange #artforsocialjustice #art #filipinoartist #filipinoart #pinayartist #filipinaartist #filipinaart #pinaypainter #painter #painting #RAWartists #RAWsf #RAWsanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

Very grateful for all the support this past weekend 🙏🏽 Thank you to all friends and family who showed up and cheered me on. Thank you to those I didn’t even know who tuned in and gave me their time and attention as I shared my art. Thank you to the other inspiring artists who shared their talent and art with us. Thank you to @balaykreative for organizing the Slide Slam and providing us with the platform to be able to reach a greater audience. Thank you to @undiscoveredsf for pulling off an amazing Filipino cultural virtual festival that set the stage for this opportunity.

Here are some snippets from this experience 💜 Thanks to those who took these screenshots and videos 😆

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinx #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinoy #pinayista #art #filipinoartist #undscvrdsf #cultureconnected #kollectivehustle #undiscoveredsf #undiscoveredx #balaykreative #somapilipinas #slideslam #artistslideslam #pinayartist #sanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

Very grateful for all the support this past weekend 🙏🏽 Thank you to all friends and family who showed up and cheered me on. Thank you to those I didn’t even know who tuned in and gave me their time and attention as I shared my art. Thank you to the other inspiring artists who shared their talent and art with us. Thank you to @balaykreative for organizing the Slide Slam and providing us with the platform to be able to reach a greater audience. Thank you to @undiscoveredsf for pulling off an amazing Filipino cultural virtual festival that set the stage for this opportunity.

Here are some snippets from this experience 💜 Thanks to those who took these screenshots and videos 😆

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinx #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinoy #pinayista #art #filipinoartist #undscvrdsf #cultureconnected #kollectivehustle #undiscoveredsf #undiscoveredx #balaykreative #somapilipinas #slideslam #artistslideslam #pinayartist #sanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

@undiscoveredsf UNDSCVRD X: Culture Connected kicks off today! Are you ready??? You can still get tix (free!) from the link in my bio 😉

I will be presenting my art as part of the @balaykreative curated Artist Slide Slam at 1 PM PT today! Don’t be late or else you’ll miss me! (That’s a hint... take it seriously... don’t be late)

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinx #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinoy #pinayista #art #filipinoartist #undscvrdsf #cultureconnected #kollectivehustle #undiscoveredsf #undiscoveredx #balaykreative #somapilipinas #slideslam #artistslideslam #pinayartist #sanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

@undiscoveredsf UNDSCVRD X: Culture Connected kicks off today! Are you ready??? You can still get tix (free!) from the link in my bio 😉

I will be presenting my art as part of the @balaykreative curated Artist Slide Slam at 1 PM PT today! Don’t be late or else you’ll miss me! (That’s a hint... take it seriously... don’t be late)

#FAHM #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #happyfilipinoamericanhistorymonth #philippines #pilipinas #filipino #filipina #filipinx #filipinoamerican #pinay #pinoy #pinayista #art #filipinoartist #undscvrdsf #cultureconnected #kollectivehustle #undiscoveredsf #undiscoveredx #balaykreative #somapilipinas #slideslam #artistslideslam #pinayartist #sanfrancisco #paintandpalatenkbc

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