How do you create toys that would sell? Here's a narrative of my thought process in creating toy designs amid our relocation.

This post is about how I landed a representation, why I need an agent to navigate the publishing world and most importantly about hope.

In this post I share with you my experience in participating in this year's Make Art That Sells Illustrating for Children's Books course.

The health of our brains and our overall well-being is our best ally to continue making art.

Writing in general is both an art form and a skill. Writing for children is a different ball game.

According to Elizabeth Gilbert, ideas are magical sentient energies that float amongst us living beings.

After all, the way of tea or chado is all about appreciating the moment and of course drinking tea.

It will be dark, nearly monochromatic and elegant.

In the end, I have discovered a wealth of knowledge from artists and artisans all over the world, who behold traditions passed onto them...

Commitment is the whole point of the challenge but of course success depends entirely on my schedule and state of mind.

Looking back at my earlier submissions, I’ve noticed that my style is leaning more towards children’s book illustration. Curious.

I didn't dream of becoming an artist, I've always been one. It’s just a matter of getting better at it.

a metaphor to my life as an expat stuck in foreign affairs bureaucracy in this time of uncertainty

All the time while working on this, there is one thing that stayed on my mind, “Learn to draw.”

Maximalism is tricky, as there’s a thin line between an elegant organized mess and clutter.

But a professional artist knows how to separate their personal life from work and so I pushed forward to finish this assignment.

I was encouraged by our mentor, Lilla Rogers, to have more of the art direction I took on my book cover submission in my portfolio.

Here's a short narrative about my beach holidays back home and how I discovered the power of a sketchbook and a snorkeling gear. For the...

Filipino food is simple. We are not compelled to complicate our food with strong flavours, spices and flourishes.

I heavily researched about my current city, Johannesburg, and played around the concept of "Egoli" or a place of gold.