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The art and sketch blog of illustrator and painter Rommel Joson
LATEST ARTICLES ( 47 )
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Contexts
I bought the Vestiges of War for 20% off at the recently concluded Manila International Book Fair. Clocking in at 500 pages, it includes visual and critical... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
In Which I Get Reacquainted with the X-Men
Excuse me while I geek out, but I have a confession to make. Despite being an enormous comic fan (both of the superhero and non-superhero variety), I was never... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
X-Deal : Or How I Got The Book I Wanted
I realized that I have been spending way too much money on books. I think it’s an addiction. Anyway, I thought to myself: why not exchange original art for book... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
The Tattooed Map
Running into old books in thrift stores is like bumping into old acquiantances or friends. Last week, I stopped by Books for Less at the SM Mall of Asia not... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Isang Harding Papel
From L-R: Iori Espiritu, Aldy Aguirre, Me, Augie Rivera, Felinda Bagas, Raissa Rivera Falgui Last September 21, during the 42nd Anniversary of the declaration o... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
“One Mighty, Awesome, Incredible Rescue”
The Manila International Book Fair is just around the corner (it’s happening on Sept. 17 – 21, 2014) and I’ve been busy finishing a children’s book for OMFLit... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
If Trees Could Talk
I’ll be participating in a group show organized by Canvas Gallery this September entitled “If Trees Could Talk”. The show opens on Thursday, Sept. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Never Forget
I’ve been busy these past few months working on an upcoming children’s book entitled “Isang Harding Papel” (A Paper Garden) set during the 1970s – the Martial... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Process: Mito Ng Pagkalalaki (Myth of Manhood)
I barely made it to this exhibit. But I managed to submit something just in time. I decided to start with a black ground. I began painting most of the elements... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
#EndHazingNow
Several days ago, another student fell victim to fraternity hazing.... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Baitang
I’ll be part of a group exhibit organized by Sinag Microfunds, a non-profit organization that supports financially struggling students in the Philippines throug... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Alunsina Handbound Journal Unwrapped
I’m a moleskine guy. Even if it feels a bit overpriced, I still buy the carnet de croquis because a lot of my painting ideas were born in those notebooks. Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Collaborator: A Painting Series
I’m part of an ongoing group exhibit entitled Collaborator. Organized by Boxplot, three artists from Australia and three from the Philippines were paired up to... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
The Lake
Photo taken from the Canvas Gallery Facebook page I was lucky enough to be included in Canvas Gallery’s exhibit during the 2014 Art Fair Philippines which... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Collaborator: A Contemporary Art Exhibition
I’ll be part of a group exhibition later this month in Adelaide, Australia. From the press release, originally posted at glamadelaide.com. Read more
Posted on 02 April 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
The Madhatter’s Masquerade Ball at Van Gogh is Bipolar
I received a call from my friend Jetro Rafael a couple of weeks ago inviting me to a Masquerade Ball at Van Gogh is Bipolar, his eclectic little restaurant... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Ang Ilustrador Ng Kabataan 2014 Membership Applications
Ang INK is now open for new members! Poster by Borg Sinaban Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan 2014 member applications REQUIREMENTS 1. Five (5) sample illustrations... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
3rd World Snow in Motion
Way back in 1991, the eruption of long dormant Mount Pinatubo spewed out enough debris and particulates into the air that it lowered global temperatures. Over... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Some Serious Chocolate Therapy
I recently contributed three illustrations for an article in the September 2013 issue of Tiger Tales Australia. The article talks about ceremonies conducted in... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Moving Pictures: A Behind-the-Scenes Post
Way back in 2007, I made a short music video as an entry to the Nokia “You Make It Reel Video Competition”. The organizers gave us a 1 minute track made by the... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE