A scroll painted with an “enso,” a circle of black ink around a pure white center, is flanked by two parallel mirrors at a corner of the gallery.
Fozzy Castro-Dayrit has always been fascinated with letters and writing. “Arts and letters and words have always been my outlet and my source of happiness. I was one of those kids who had every color of pen possible in an impossibly crammed pencil case.” In high school, classmates would ask her to write their names on their binders and notebooks, using her different styles. “I liked drawing fat letters and skinny ones and swirly ones,” Fozzy said.
“Baybayin,” an ancient script popularly but erroneously known as “alibata,” has found unlikely support among today’s younger generation.
Some 300 years ago, a Ninja oath pledged not to divulge spying secrets on pain of divine retribution for generations.
WATERCOLOR Basics - Students will learn different types of materials, color theory basics, types of brush strokes and watercolor techniques. There are exercises and activities for the whole class to do.
Calligraphy artist Kristian Kabuay has launched his third publication, a coloring book for young Filipino Americans, called Kulay (Color), on the ancient Filipino script called baybayin, incorrectly known as alibata.
Cebu fashion designer and Buddhism convert Oj Hofer has a unique routine. After starting the day in silence, he continues his meditation with his calligraphy practice.
MANILA, Philippines—Jane Adriano sits at her desk, picks an oblique nib holder and dips the nib into black ink. She...
For artist Kar Victoriano, drawing outfits of the day (#OOTDs) is his trademark and passion. Inspired by the personal styles...
As a young boy, graphic designer and app developer Patrick Cabral would watch his uncle inscribe names in classic lettering on diplomas. Although the uncle learned calligraphy in drafting class at a vocational school, he took it to the level of art with his soulful style. Cabral then studied it from a neighbor, who also knew the craft.
