“Art is a collaboration
between God and the artist,
and the less the artist does,
the better.” – Andre Gide

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Take six breaks a day, write 30 random words, novelist suggests

Int'l fiber art biennale opens online

Artist Claudio Fiori creates online store

Veronica Pulumbarit

Jun 11, 20202 min read

Create a #SulatNgPagasa for frontliners

Vice President Leni Robredo is inviting people of all ages to send letters or artworks for frontliners.

Filipino artist Patrick Cabral designs Sarimanok-inspired mugs for Starbucks

Veronica Pulumbarit

Jun 11, 20201 min read

Filipino artist Patrick Cabral designs Sarimanok-inspired mugs for Starbucks

Starbucks, the world's largest coffeehouse, has collaborated for the first time with a Filipino artist -- Patrick Cabral.

In Memoriam: Jeremias Elizalde Navarro, National Artist (1924-1999)

Veronica Pulumbarit

Jun 10, 20202 min read

In Memoriam: Jeremias Elizalde Navarro, National Artist (1924-1999)

June 10 marks the 21st death anniversary of Jeremias Elizalde Navarro, Philippine National Artist for Visual Arts. Born on May 22, 1924...

Help support caretakers of endangered Philippine eagles

Veronica Pulumbarit

Jun 9, 20201 min read

Help support caretakers of endangered Philippine eagles

June 4 to 10 is Philippine Eagle Week. The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest, rarest, and most powerful birds in the world....

Best Friend Day: My BFF, the photographer who loves Legos

Veronica Pulumbarit

Jun 8, 20203 min read

Best Friend Day: My BFF, the photographer who loves Legos

June 8 is World Best Friend Day, the best time to honor my best friend and hubby: photographer Rizalino Antonio “Riz” Pulumbarit.

World Oceans Day: How a Filipino architect helps protect oceans

Veronica Pulumbarit

Jun 7, 20202 min read

World Oceans Day: How a Filipino architect helps protect oceans

As June 8 happens to be World Oceans Day, we are featuring an ocean artwork by Architect Mariquit Reventar.

Art Challenge: Raise awareness for endangered animals

Veronica Pulumbarit

Jun 5, 20201 min read

Art Challenge: Raise awareness for endangered animals

June 5 is World Environment Day. The United Nations established Environment Day in 1972 to raise awareness on issues such as global...

Veronica Pulumbarit

May 29, 20201 min read

What exactly is Philippine art?

What exactly makes an artwork "Filipino?" This question is more complex than it seems because it is not easy to define Philippine art....

Veronica Pulumbarit

May 28, 20202 min read

Where to study art online

Many countries were forced to go on "lockdown" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Being locked up in the house may actually not be a bad thing.

Writing Challenge: What did you miss most during the ECQ?

Veronica Pulumbarit

May 27, 20201 min read

Writing Challenge: What did you miss most during the ECQ?

The COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy for all of us. Many people lost their lives During the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), many...

Gadget Review: Nikon Z50, big surpise in a small package

Riz Pulumbarit

May 26, 20201 min read

Gadget Review: Nikon Z50, big surpise in a small package

Nikon’s entry-level mirrorless camera, the Z50, offers photo enthusiasts and vloggers an affordable but powerful tool.

Riz Pulumbarit

May 25, 20201 min read

Photography Challenge: 'Lockdown view'

Many Filipinos had to stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Writing Challenge: Make a gratitude art journal

Veronica Pulumbarit

May 24, 20201 min read

Writing Challenge: Make a gratitude art journal

“Gratitude art journal.” That sounds pretty complicated but it’s nothing like that. It’s simply an art journal to record experiences.

Veronica Pulumbarit

May 23, 20201 min read

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