Art and Earth Science by Grass
The Christmas season has already arrived in the Philippines, and for many of us, that means company holiday parties, camaraderie, reunions, feasts, and, of course, raffles! Raffles are one of my favorite parts of the season because I’ve had a lucky streak—winning nearly every raffle draw at my previous company’s Christmas parties. I’ve also been… Continue reading Sketching with and Review of Vinta Inks’ A Holiday Feast Edition (Bibingka, Tsokolate, and Puto Bumbong)
For some inexplicable reason, waterfalls became my favorite subject this week. There's something undeniably captivating about them. As I reflected on why, I realized it ties back to a core childhood memory. I love the way rocks are often scattered at the waterfall's base, the lush greenery surrounding them, the soothing sound of water crashing… Continue reading Capturing Waterfalls: Inspired by Core Memories and the Geological Processes Behind Their Formation
Last October 8 I attended an event hosted by the Research Ethics Boards (REB) of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD). It was the final session in a month-long series of seminars on research ethics and integrity. The keynote speaker was Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo, a distinguished mathematician and former chancellor of UPD. Event… Continue reading Ethics and Integrity in Research Writing – Key Takeaways from a Talk by Dr. Nemenzo
I typically share my artworks on Instagram since that's where most of my fellow creatives gather. I enjoy seeing posts that showcase the artistic process and final pieces. Even though my posts don't attract a large number of likes or followers, I still find Instagram a great source of inspiration for future projects. This week,… Continue reading Finding Calm in Art During Chaos
The Fabulous Scientist 