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DIY Drop Earrings: Tools and Findings and Where to Get Them in the Philippines

As I mentioned in my previous article, I’ll be offering free beading classes next month. In this blog, I’ll go over the supplies needed for making simple drop earrings - which is going to be the first lesson you'll learn from me next month. If you’ve signed up for the class but aren’t familiar with how to use… Continue reading DIY Drop Earrings: Tools and Findings and Where to Get Them in the Philippines

Beadweaving, Designing Jewelry, Homeschooling, Jewelry Design, Life, My Creations, Wearable Art

Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!

Hello everyone! Since 2022, I’ve been offering free online and in-person painting classes every year during my birth month. Along the way, I’ve also written about these experiences—feel free to check out the articles below to see some of the past classes I’ve conducted as part of this tradition! https://thefabulousscientist.com/2022/04/01/my-birthday-gift-to-our-readerships-and-homeschooling-families/ https://thefabulousscientist.com/2023/05/07/first-face-to-face-painting-class-with-homeschoolers/ https://thefabulousscientist.com/2024/03/28/paint-along-sessions-via-zoom-for-april-2024-an-invitation-to-geologists-and-geology-students/ This year, I’m… Continue reading Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!

Designing Jewelry, Fashion, Homeschooling, Jewelry Design, My Creations, Wearable Art

Exploring Acrylic Pour Art

Acrylic pouring is an exciting and dynamic painting technique that allows anyone—from complete beginners to seasoned artists—to create stunning, abstract works of art. Unlike traditional brushwork, acrylic pouring relies on the natural flow of paint, guided by gravity and a mix of color chemistry. This method produces mesmerizing patterns, organic color blending, and beautiful cell-like… Continue reading Exploring Acrylic Pour Art

steaming mug in watercolor by Grass Padrique
Life, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor

January Artworks

Who doesn't like a steaming hot coffee or chocolate in the morning especially in the current chilly weather that we now enjoy in the Philippines? This art was inspired by another one by JoelDeJong Art. I liked the way he painted the steam coming out from the cup and I tried to duplicate it. A… Continue reading January Artworks

Geology, Life, Local Travel

Exciting News: My Oral Presentation at Geocon, Serendipitous News, and Published Paper

Hello, dear readers! I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about our latest scientific work. Last Thursday, December 5, I received an email from Elsevier informing me that our paper is now online. To my delight, they offered to make it freely accessible until January 23, 2025—a generous offer, especially since we couldn’t afford to… Continue reading Exciting News: My Oral Presentation at Geocon, Serendipitous News, and Published Paper

Coping with Depression, Homeschooling, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor, Recycling

Building Dioramas as Creative Expression and for My Son’s Art and Science Project

Whenever I feel anxious about recent events, uncertainties, or life in general, I retreat into my creative zone. Crafting with my hands has always been my sanctuary, my way to de-stress, and what I often call my personal zen mode. For my anxiety I have had a few triggers. The typhoons that devastated my country… Continue reading Building Dioramas as Creative Expression and for My Son’s Art and Science Project

Homeschooling, Life, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor

My Latest Gouache Artworks

Gouache is my next favorite medium after watercolor for sketching and painting. It can be as fluid as watercolor or thick and textured like acrylic, depending on the water-to-paint ratio. I often turn to gouache to bring vibrancy to my watercolor pieces or to cover up any mistakes. Recently, after watching The Boy and The Heron,… Continue reading My Latest Gouache Artworks

Coping with Depression, Life, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor

Finding Calm in Art During Chaos

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

Homeschooling, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor

Homemade Watercolors: A Fun Learning Project for Kids

My youngest son is currently enrolled in a hybrid homeschooling program combining parent-led learning with teacher-guided instruction. He attends online webinars with teachers and classmates, but I supervise half of his education, allowing us to follow our own pace and schedule. While he adheres to the curriculum set by the Department of Education in the… Continue reading Homemade Watercolors: A Fun Learning Project for Kids

My Life in Watercolor

Attending Artist Convention for the Learnings, Fun, Connections, and Freebies

Like many people, I enjoy attending conventions, whether they focus on science or the arts. One of the most memorable conventions I attended was the International Geological Convention in 2012, held in Brisbane, Australia. I represented my former geothermal company, and it was my first time traveling abroad. At the convention, I had the opportunity… Continue reading Attending Artist Convention for the Learnings, Fun, Connections, and Freebies