Art and Earth Science by Grass
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
"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." – A.A. Milne Do you remember playing with miniature toys as a child? I do. My mom used to buy and assemble kitchen toys for me because she knew how much I loved cooking—a skill I learned from my dad, who was a chef… Continue reading Miniature Art – Why consider painting in miniatures?
Hey, can you feel the excitement in the air? It's that time of the year again, almost here! Last year, I decided to spread some joy by offering free basic watercolor classes to homeschooling kids in my birth month. My main goals behind organizing the class were simple: I wanted my kids and me to… Continue reading Paint-along sessions via Zoom for April 2024 – an invitation to Geologists and Geology students
Plein air painting is a style of painting that involves creating artwork outdoors, directly from the subject in its natural environment. The term "plein air" is French for "open air." This approach allows artists to capture the essence of natural light, colors, and atmosphere firsthand, as opposed to working from photographs or sketches in a… Continue reading Plein air painting session in San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines
Photomicrograph of a rock with a vein of anhydrite and gypsum minerals. I took this photo during my analysis of rock thin sections last week. First off, Happy New Year! The past month has been quite overwhelming, making it challenging for me to extend holiday greetings to everyone. I'm sure many of you can relate.… Continue reading Happy 2024: Local Travel and Recent Watercolor Artworks
Watercolor art: red lauan tree leaves and seed that I learned through EDC Binhi watercolor workshop. When I was young, trees used to terrify me. My grandparents and aunts would tell me stories about mythical creatures. Some of these mythical creatures live in trees especially old ones, I was told.. And if we hurt each… Continue reading Obsessing over trees as my painting subject
The Fabulous Scientist 