I am a self-taught artist.
I grew up in the countryside in the Philippines where everyone expects you to be a nurse, doctor or something stable, it's an Asian thing I guess, and being an artist is none of those stable jobs they see. I took Bachelor of Science in International Relations, basically its like a preparatory study for Law or becoming a Diplomat, after graduation, I know in my heart I'll be a terrible lawyer and I want to be an artist.
I harnessed my art skills and tried my best to be in the industry, it wasn't an easy journey, I moved here in the UAE hoping to find a job in the creative industry, I didn't know anything about digital art or even design, all I know was painting and traditional materials.
The change was uncomfortable, and learning digital art was a huge challenge, but I know I have to evolve in order to be in the industry. Fast forward, after years of practice here I am, I got a job as Senior Graphic Designer, and I do illustrations on my free time to calm my head and be freely creative.
Feel free to follow me and support my art!