The Anthem Philatelist

 Her artworks embodies a profound sense of optimism, inspiring viewers to persevere through life's challenges and discover their purpose.  Her paintings aim to motivate and guide us in overcoming adversity, offering a sense of serenity and stability in turbulent times. By tapping into her divine connection, Lee's work reminds us of the importance of faith and strong relationship with God, which sustains her creative journey and infuses her art with meaning. Lee views her artistry as a gift from God, believing that her talents are not solely her own, but a trust to be used for a greater purpose.  She finds inspiration of Matt Gottessman, "When God gives you something to build, it is not for applause...it is for impact." This mindset drives Lee's artistic vision, as she sets to create works that solves problems, bring healing, and fill the world's gaps. Through her art, Lee captures the breathtaking beauty of clouds and sunsets, conveying a message of hope and p...

  Mark the date-August 25, 2024 at the SM Art Center SM Megamall- A Solo Exhibit of Cebuano Master Cubist Celso Duazo Pepito featuring retrospective and recent works. It is also a pre-launching of his book- Going Above, Over and Beyond which will officially unfold in Cebu City on February 28, 2025. Primarily a painter, Celso Pepito’s (b.1956) practice stems from his love of God, family, and country. Guided by Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s teachings on the sanctification of ordinary work, Pepito believes that man must not limit himself to material production and instead remember Escrivá’s proclamation that “Work is born of love; it is a manifestation of love and is directed towards love."  Hence, Pepito’s devotion to illustrating representations of life through these virtues, along with its struggles and triumphs, are presented in the exhibition Antecedence. The selection offers a glimpse into Pepito’s artistic career, which spans four decades of mostly working with sketches , d...

  #AweSMCebu2024: Your front seat to the ultimate Sinulog experience is NOW blasting at SM Seaside! Immerse yourself in the excitement of festive events at the core of the Sinulog Festival from January 10 to 31, 2023. See you, #SMfam! VIVA PIT SENYOR! 🙌🏻 #EverythingsHereAtSM #AWorldOfExperienceAtSM

  PAGLAUM (Hope) Art Exhibit for a cause sponsored by the PSMO  to raise funds for Oncology (Cancer) charity patient's systemic chemotherapy Celso Pepito Fred Galan Tina Marie Gandionco   Pilar Marie Carmen Sala Dante Javelosa Luzon Friday Group Sessionistas ArtPortalCebu   The Medical Artists Group   and more...  Featured Group # ARKISKETCHERS CEBU A group of Cebu-based architects has been going around Cebu not to check construction sites but to sketch and paint. Whether it’s watercolor or pen and ink, Arkisketchers Cebu are busy filling their sketch pads with drawings and paintings of heritage buildings, rural scenes, as well as the growing urban landscape. Through their work, the group also tries to capture everyday scenes and various walks of life.  There is so much about Cebu to show, and by sketching and painting, they are able to tell a story of a particular moment one art work at a time. It’s one of the best ways to showcase Cebu, both architec...

Treasure your cultural treasures by acquiring it and augment our nations worth! Please show your appreciation by visiting and hopefully owning your heritage. Exhibit runs from July 28 to August 3, 2023. Padayon, Oil on canvas, 18"x24", 2022

  FilArts Presents MEMORY and DESIRE April 1-15, 2023 Passion Art Gallery 4th Level Building A SM Megamall Mandaluyong City

  Oeuvre Art Check out their exhibit from Marian modern and contemporary to traditional art styles in painting and sculpture by USC-SHS Art and Design students   March 25- April 3, 2023 Upper Ground Level City Wing Bridgeway SM Seaside City Cebu    

    Contributing to the artistic vibrancy in the City of Cebu for the month of February as the ... National Art Month Cebu Artists Incorporated presents... THE BEST OF CAI February 17, 2023 6:00PM Guests of Honor: Hon. Raymond N. Garcia Mrs. Kate R. Garcia Dr. Cris Dy  Hon. Annabeth Cuizon Mr. Bernard Restificar Mrs. Mirma Restificar Atty. Karlo Mar Kinaadman Mrs. Pia Philina Kinaadman Hon. Annabeth Cuizon SM Seaside Cebu Upper Ground City Wing South Road Properties Cebu City

  Kalig-on ( Strength), an art exhibit to co-celebrate the Sarok Festival will be happening of February 2-6, 2023 at the ground floor of SM City Consolacion . Works by artists of CAI headed by Cebuano master Celso Pepito will be exhibited. Other exhibitors include Fe Madrid Pepito , Romuel Aloizeus Apuya , Floro Dosdos Impas , Kenneth Gallardo , Zapphire Benedikt Jayme , Dr. Fe Eleanor Pardillo and Antonio Vidal . Opening will be at 2pm. The Sarok Festival is celebrated on Consolacion’s foundation day. Sarok is a hat made of bamboo strips and dried banana leaves. Sarok Festival a mardigras of colors and street dancing along the main road of Consolacion is celebrated every 14 February in commemoration of Consolacion founding anniversary. The main attraction of this festival is the colorful Sarok and its wide uses. To protect farmers and the folks from the sun and the rain, the sarok, a conical hat made from bamboo strips and dried banana leaves, becomes the needed fad for th...

In celebration with the Sinulog Festival and to embark on an active role  in promoting the arts, the Cebu Artist Incorporated will be having its 2nd exhibit for 2023- Faith Hope and Charity on January 10 to  February 8, 2023 at the 3rd floor mountain wing of the SM Seaside Cebu . Formal opening and ribbon cutting Jan. 10, 2023 at 6pm.   Currently ongoing is their first 2023 show Pakigsaulog at the ground floor, cube wing at the SM Seaside which runs from January 7-31. See the works of Master Celso Pepito , Fe Madrid Pepito , Jun Impas , Joel Cristobal , Leodito Bongo III , Antonio Vidal , Jonathan Abellana , Lida Marie Aguilar , Methuzael Carredo , Reynan Dingal , John Dinglasa , Jess Dinglasa , Joseph Ong , Renulo Pautan , Lucilo Sagayno , Marlone Ylanan , Sonia Yrastorza .  Guest of honors - Dr. Sam Albano, Dr. Antoinette P. Mendoza , Mr. Amado Go , Ms. Red Nicola Pates. See you there!

  Minglanilla River, 33" x 47", Oil on Canvas, 1986 For some artists, a work art of can become part of themselves and are hard to let go of.  Such is Celso Duazo Pepito 's the Minglanilla River , an oil on canvas painting he created in 1986. During this pre-cubism period, he was obsessed with the use of a palette knife .  " I remember, I consumed almost 2 tubes of 200 ml white oil paints.  That was the time when 200 ml was only 12 pesos", he fondly recalls. Martino Abellana was his foremost influence in understanding the use of color.   " The Law of Simultaneous Contrast that he shared with us in our art class was one great guide in my creativity, understanding the proper use of warm and cool colors, even up to now when i am following the Cubistic style", he said.   "It was great to remember the past in relation to the future as I continue my journey as a painter." Master Celso, why is this painting so close to your heart you're ...

Impasto is a technique used in painting where paint is laid on thickly to give a painting texture and an almost 3D effect. It can be accomplished with mediums such as acrylic, oil, or gouache . Early in painting, it was thought that the image being captured was more important than the medium it was painted with. Attention was drawn to the subject instead of the paint and canvas itself. The first notable artist to start painting with the Impasto technique was Rembrandt . In one of his self portraits from 1659. Thicker brush strokes are clearly visible across his face to give himself a weathered look. Here are examples of Celso Pepito 's impasto paintings from Amuma ni Mama , an Art Exhibit in SM City Cebu .  The show's works capture the bond of a mother and her child by standing on art making's principles of compositional balance and by showing what can be in working through the ins and out of creative explorations and personal creative distillations. Amuma ni Ma...

Everyone is cordially invited to view the group exhibit- Visual Fusion - by artists, Seb Chua , Fr. Jason Dy , Sio Montera, Celso Pepito, Lito Pepito, Ritchie Quijano and Jobril Villaver . The opening will be on December 5, at 6pm SM art Center , Cebu City. Exhibit runs until December 14, 2009. Seven artists with different modes of expressions pursuing art on different styles and understanding life in their field of experiences.   The opportunity to be united in one show is to create a sense of unity even in diverse mode of artistry. It also hopes to showcase the gradual transformation of Cebu's art from its conservative vein into understanding the need evolve, experiment and create a contemporary artistic revolution.    Above all it aims at giving the art loving public the chance to participate in molding a society with utmost artistic understanding. As the exhibiting artists are pursuing its own individual journey, the possibility of being together in Visual Fus...

Maxcel Puentenegra Migallos is a  painter who was born and grew up in Davao City . His is a of Fine Arts Major in advertising at the Philippine Women's University in Manila in 1980 where he was named Most Outstanding Art Student. In 1981, he was featured in the "Ten Young Artists" art exhibit at Greenhills Art Center .      Barung-Barung sa Dagat, Watercolor, 2009 In 1983 he move to Cebu . However, a year later he pursued another discipline and took up Architecture and finished the course in 1987. He practiced architecture and taught at the University of San Carlos both in architecture and fine arts program of the University.    He has participated in numerous group shows in and around Cebu as a member of the group first in Cebu Art Association and later Kolor Sugbu where he is currently its president. In 1997, he was featured as one of the five Visayan artists in the third part of Manuel Duldulao's art book "Century of Philippine Realism"....