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Random things that I want to share

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"Journey to the Unknown”

What tomorrow will bring surely is unknown to everyone. And it scares us right? It is normal to be scared, but keep walking anyway as long as you know that you are doing the right thing!

“Courage is not the absence of fear; true courage is manifest in bravely doing what has to be done in spite of fears or foes or the foolishness of the crowd or the taunts of the group. True courage is doing the right thing in spite of the odds or opposition or apprehension.” ― Emerson Roy West

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"Like a Weaned Child is my Soul”

A simple sketch that I made as I reflect on Psalm 131:2

Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child rests against his mother, My soul is like a weaned child within me. - Psalm 131:2

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These children’s smiles never fail to warm my heart :)

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“A Mother’s Comfort” By AJ Matillano

This Mother’s Day, I made an artwork for my mom.

I have 3 words to describe her:

Beautiful, Courageous, & Loving.

God has truly blessed us with a virtuous mother like her. <3

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My 2 cents on… cheap commissions…! 

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You tell'em!

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Campfire

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Not just dancing with fire.

We were amazed by how these dancers skilfully played with fire during their performance in Enchanted Kingdom, Philippines. (It was my first time to see them perform since it was also my first time in EK :) )

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I love taking photographs when the sun is low 💛

First photo was taken during sun rise at Mt. Pulag’s summit. (Benguet, Philippines)

The next photos were all taken during sunset at Romblon, Romblon, Philippines.

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Kalesa sa Binondo Manila :)

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Mantataho in Quiapo :)

Watercolor Painting

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"Soar High!" Dec 11, 2014 Digital painting using Adobe Photoshop  

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"Held Captive" December 10, 2014 Inspired by Reynan the polite-street-kid  Done in photoshop

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"Steph" (Watercolor and Ink) - another birthday gift for a friend :)

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"Servant Leader Mj" (Watercolor and Ink) my gift for her birthday :)

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My painting process of "Marge" :) *Watercolor/Ink

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My painting process of "Lorraine" :) *Watercolor and Ink

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My version of "Paradise Falls" from Disney's "Up" :)

Watercolor and Ink (House)