The Anthem Philatelist

 At a younger age while he was still in Surigao , Marlowe has always wanted to become an artist. Deep in his heart he believed the value of his artistry as it manifested even when he was still five years of age. His early fascination with art has motivated him to draw trucks, ships and even bikes.  He recalled that he was one of those many children who loved to draw the images of famous Filipino actors and actresses, especially that of Fernando Poe, Jr. In third year high school, he was introduced to the art of paper cuts which added to his creative skills.  To positively nurture his creativity, he enrolled as one of the many students in an Architectural Drafting class where he gained additional knowledge that positively contributed to his aspiration of becoming a painter. Going into college, Marlowe traveled to Cebu to enrol in a course in Fine Arts at the University of San Carlos , but unfortunately, he was late for the enrollment, making him take up Architecture in C...

  Devoured, Oil in Canvas, 36" x 48", 2016 Marvin Chito Natural is a highly acclaimed, self-taught contemporary Filipino visual artist who stands out as a prominent modern voice in Philippine social realism . Born in 1977 in Toledo City , Cebu, Natural uses art as his vocabulary to actively critique the political, cultural, and socio-economic struggles of the regular Filipino. The Visionary from Toledo Natural's trajectory is uniquely compelling because he did not take the traditional academic path. Armed only with natural childhood inclination and rigorous self-discipline, he mastered oil painting techniques by sharpening his objective observation. Rather than adhering to mainstream aesthetic demands, he believes that true art operates without obligation, maintaining that "There is no 'must' in art. Art must be free." Outside of his studio hours, he gives back to his local community by managing historical preservation as the full-time curator of the Mu...

  A𝐑𝐒𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐖; 𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐆𝐍 The logo was designed with a composition of bright, minimalistic elements that are cohesively combined to visually illustrate the theme; a synthesis to commemorate this year's ARSC National Congress as they celebrate its 14th celebration! This joyous, eventful occasion, a collective gathering of the different AR schools across the nation, will be held in Toledo City , Cebu . Lance Gerick Avanzado Uy , the artist who emerged victorious among his various competitors from the different schools, described his opus as a deliberated effort that ultimately secured his spot as the grand winner.   “The logo consisted of a set of various elements that complement well to the school and the organization's purpose and goals in life.” The student explained. “It serves to demonstrate our love for one another as one family, all the components will come together to create a ...