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A t the early age of four, he loves to create and to do something productive�, he still remembers
one of them a hand curved coconut shell turned to button using a sharp knife. Of course his parents were
amazed of these little things. Not only these drawings on the back of every calendars and bamboo sword (a popular toy that time), etc. Few years later when he was in grade IV, coconut buttons sewed in his teacher's Hawaiian polo that he saw was not new to him.His early teacher in drawings are his father a good artisan, his Tito Pepe, a self taught artist who worked in an advertising company (Advertising Associates) in Manila. During summer, he taught him how to draw, sketch figures. Way back home, he gave him blue steadtler pencils, drawing pens and ink, and other drawing paraphernalia which artists used in drawing. He used to play with his cousins and friends to swim in Tambak River. Instead of swimming, he used to watch around, pretending to paint the stones, the water that struck the river banks, green trees that sways with the wind� the birds that fly� On his way home he had a different view in mind�a painter by the river someday. Small drawings posted on the bulletin board, this is one of his early artwork, his teacher in Grade V, Mrs. Virginia Osmond taught him "finger painting" using starch and blue tina. This artwork of different cloud formation was displayed during the exposition that time. Mr Paulino Oreto, his High-School principal encouraged him to work during week days to draw, letterings and other artwork only to pay for the other half of his tuition. Convocation and High School day celebrations come his way, his craft was noticeable on stage design, backdrop paintings and letterings. Art experiences begun, then he was assigned as an editorial artist in their school organ. Upon graduation, he was recognized as the "Artist of the Year". The agony of his early teens, He can't pursue his college studies because his father was then a carpenter-mason who can't sustain the high cost of his mother's health situation, she's suffering from lung disease in which she suffered from almost 30 years. In the stint of five long years after high school, his only work then was an illustrator. Drawing is his only main source of income; teachers and his fellow students in high school are the only persons who gave trust in his ability, making teaching devices and all sorts of drawings they need. At last, his mother's blessings and money was granted. He went to Manila to enroll at FEATI University (the school by the river) to take a course in Fine Arts Major in Commercial Art. But their support doesn't last long it is good only for one semester. There came a young executive, Mr. Oscar Villasis, and hired him as an artist in the company engaged in Optical Frame Manufacturing. Then there was born a young frame designer, the first ever in the Philippines that time. He enjoyed working and studying during the night. His inspiration was a young girl named Lynda, who happened to be his co-worker in the office then later became his wife, the mother of his four sons and one daughter. The company collapsed due to economic situation. They are absorbed by another company who engaged in export/import of frames and sunglasses. It was MTC (Maria Theresa Commercial) under the young dynamic manager Mr. Jose Lim Ong. He was then an Advertising Artist and at the same time, engaged in Sales and Promotion who managed the company sales activity. Two young doctors, Dr. Gil Divinagracia and Dr. Noel Santos who one day asked his services, planning and designing the big optical shop in Makati. From there his name was a by word in the optical community. He traveled from north to south only to visit and design their clinics that gave birth to the big optical shops in every the mall today The peak of his career as a designer stopped when one day he prayed he prayed to the Lord that "I'm bored, I want something new and something different to his life be with my family� I'm bored to travel"� The prayer was later answered. In the year 1999, Msgr. Tony Obe�a the parish priest of Pagbilao, Quezon asked him to design a "blessed sacrament"� The offer was so different, an apostolate work. He left his work in Manila an (AWOL) and served the parishes. In the parish, he was actively involved in different religious organizations. Among them, is Couples for Christ, PRO in the PCEA (Parish Council for Economic Affairs), Supervisor and Consultant Designer in the church renovation and Apostles for Christ which he represents his position in the society as an artist. He is known in the community as regular judges in every Art contest sponsored by DECS. On the spot painting contest in Lucena, DTI/McDonalds Lucena on the spot poster making contest and DTI-regional art and poster making contest board of judges. He is also a regular At Consultant in landscaping projects, house renovations, interior design and some related art services. He served as an Art Tutor at Maryhill College in Lucena and accepts art tutorial for kids during summer. He is a regular and active membe of PAA (Pagbilao Artist Assocaition). His dream is to develop a pool of young Pagbilawins that will paint murals in every wall around the Pagbilao. Again, in the year 2003 another apostolate work came his way. His task is to re-design the interior of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish. The job lasted for more than a year where he baby sits his first grand son while supervising the work in the church. Another task during that time was to illustrate the comic book of the story of St. Catherine of Alexandria and the history of Pagbilao. The author of this comic died of heart attack leaving with him the unfinished job, together with two projects, St. Ferdinand and St. Michael story. Proceeds of this comic were to finance the renovations of St. Catherine Parish. Another big task, he was chosen as one of the board of judges in the search for making the new Municipal Seal / Logo, together with his fellow artist Andy Glorioso and Larry Madridano. When you work for the Lord, jobs are pouring like artworks, designs, T-shirt printing, drawings, streamers, mural paintings are coming in. This time the church was finished and it became a model in the Dioces of Lucena in terms of design and quality. Priests and church officials came to see him to re-design their churches. One of them is Rev Fr. Arnel Galeon who asked his services. He developed a good father and son tandem� his accomplished artist who helped him paint the church. Among of their works are:Taguan Church in Candelaria Quezon, Blessed Sacrament Sacrament in Ponon Atimonan Quezon. Plus another job coming, the Panaon Church in Panaon Quezon. His most lavish dream came true, it was a blessing coming from "Him". He gave thanks to his family, his sons and daughter, his son in law and his grand son� and most especially to his wife, his partner in life. Above all, to the MESSIAH by the river...his strength in life that gave way to his apostolate work� |
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