 Quiapo Church(24" x 36", Acrylic on canvas)
Quiapo Church is one of the most popular churches in Manila. It is also known for enshrining the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ, which is said to have miraculous powers. |  San Agustin Church(31.5" x 31.5", Acrylic on canvas)
The San Agustin Church is located in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. This was how it looked like before the 1863 earthquake which destroyed the left bell tower. |  San Agustin Church Entrance(24"x30", Acrylic on canvas)
This is the main entrance to the San Agustin Church. San Agustin is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. It is located in Intramuros, Manila. |
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 Calle Crisologo at Dusk36"x24", Acrylic on Canvas |  Casa Jardin, ViganCasa Jardin is a restaurant/cafe found in Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. This city, a world heritage site, is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines. The houses and buildings have a distinctive style which is a fusion of Philippine, oriental and colonial European architecture. |  Vigan Facade1(30" x 24", Acrylic on canvas)
The city of Vigan is located in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. This city, a world heritage site, is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines. The houses and buildings have a distinctive style which is a fusion of Philippine, oriental and colonial European architecture. |
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 Intendencia Ruins Intramuros, Manila(30" x 20" , Acrylic on Canvas)
This historical structure is the ruins of the Intendencia/Aduana Building located in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. In 1823 to 29, during the Spanish colonization period, the structure was used as the headquarters for the customs office. It's Neo-classical style and design was penned by Spanish engineer Tomas Cortes. During the American colonial period (1898-1940), this building was used as the House of the Senate. It then became the post-war Central Bank. |  Kalesa Sa Intramuros24" x 18", Acrylic on Canvas |  Cafe by the Hotel, Intramuros, Manila(30" x 20", Acrylic on Canvas)
This is the Barbara's Cafe by the entrance to the White Knights Hotel Intramuros. Intramuros, a walled city within the modern city of Manila, is where historical landmarks such as the Fort Santiago and the 410 year old San Agustin Church, a UNESCO Heritage site, can be found. |
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 Cafe Des 2 Moulins(24" x 30", Acrylic on canvas)
Early 2013, I had the chance to go to Paris. I got a tip from my cousin that the cafe in the movie "Amelie" really exists. "Amelie" is one of my favorite films so I was determined to find this cafe. With the help of a friend in Paris, I found the cafe! It's in Montmartre, very near the Moulin Rouge! |  Diner On West 14th Street(24" x 30", Acrylic on canvas)
This is "The Diner Restaurant" on West 14th Street in New Yor City. |  Le Studio Des Ursulines(24" x 30", Acrylic on Canvas)
The Studio des Ursulines is one of the oldest cinemas in Paris. It's founder's vision was to offer a venue for art and experimetal cinema. This theater opened in January 21, 1926 showing films by Adre Breton, Man Ray, Fernand Leger, Rene Clair and Robert Desnos. |
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 Calle Crisologo(20"x 30", Acrylic on canvas)
This is Calle Crisologo, a famous street in the town of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Vigan is considered as a World Heritage Site because it is one of a few existing Hispanic towns in the Philippines. The distinctive style of buildings and structures is a fusion of Philippine, oriental, and colonial European architecture. |  A Carriage on Crisologo Street(18" x 24", Acrylic on canvas)
This is a Carriage seen on Calle Crisologo, a famous street in the city of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Vigan is considered as a World Heritage Site because it is one of a few existing Hispanic towns in the Philippines. The distinctive style of buildings and structures is a fusion of Philippine, oriental, and colonial European architecture. |  Karwahe Sa Kalye Crisologo(20"x30", Acrylic on Canvas)
Vigan is a city in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is considered as a World Heritage Site because it is one of a few existing Hispanic town in the Philippines. The distinctive style of buildings and structures is a fusion of Philippine, oriental, and colonial European architecture. This carriage is one of hundreds of interesting things you can find in Vigan. |
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 Vigan Houses 2(24" x 30", Acrylic on canvas)
These are houses found in the city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is considered as a World Heritage Site because it is one of a few existing Hispanic towns in the Philippines. The distinctive style of buildings and structures is a fusion of Philippine, oriental, and colonial European architecture. |  Vigan Houses(24" x 30", Acrylic on canvas)
These are houses found in the city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is considered as a World Heritage Site because it is one of a few existing Hispanic towns in the Philippines. The distinctive style of buildings and structures is a fusion of Philippine, oriental, and colonial European architecture. |  Vigan Door(20" x 20", Acrylic on canvas)
I found this interesting door in one of the houses in Vigan city which is the capital of Ilocos Sur, a province in the Philippines. This city is a world heritage site because it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines. The houses and buildings have a distinctive style which is a fusion of Philippine, oriental and colonial European architecture. |
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 Red Carriage(24" x 18", Acrylic on canvas)
This is a house in Vigan city which is the capital of Ilocos Sur, a province in the Philippines. This city is a world heritage site because it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines. The houses and buildings have a distinctive style which is a fusion of Philippine, oriental and colonial European architecture. The carriage is called a"kalesa"in our native tongue. Also, native horses here are small. |  Paoay Church(24" x 36", Acrylic on canvas)
This is the church of Saint Augustine, commonly known as the Paoay Church. It is located in the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines. This baroque style church was completed in 1710 and is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |  Taal Basilica(22" x 28", Acrylic on canvas)
The Basilica de San Martin de Tours, which was consecrated in 1865, is located in the town of Taal, Batangas, in the Philippines. It is considered to be the largest Catholic church in the Philippines and in Asia. This Baroque style basilica stands 315 ft long and 148 ft wide. |
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 Baclayon Church(24" x 18", Acrylic on canvas)
A commissioned painting of the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines. It is one of the oldest churches in the country. On October 15, 2013, a powerful earthquake hit the town of Bohol destroying several historical structures. The Baclayon church's bell tower and facade were severely damaged. Hopefully, this National Historic Treasure will be restored. |  Huts by the Shore(24" x 20", Acrylic on canvas)
A scene from the town of Sual, Pangasinan in the Philippines. |  Boats(11.5" x 14.5", Watercolor)
One of my earlier works. A watercolor painting of boats on the pier. |
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 Parisian Door N0.5-3(20" x 24", Acrylic on canvas)
Aside from the awesome historical landmarks, there is so much more to see in Paris. Everywhere you go, you see a lot of interesting decors, architectural elements and details. Here is one of hundreds of fascinating doors you'll find in Paris. |  Parisian Door No.3(18"x 24", Acrylic on canvas)
Aside from the awesome historical landmarks, there is so much more to see in Paris. Everywhere you go, you see a lot of interesting decors, architectural elements and details. Here is one of hundreds of fascinating doors you'll find in Paris. |  Parisian Door No.33(18" x 22", Acrylic on canvas)
Aside from the awesome historical landmarks, there is so much more to see in Paris. Everywhere you go, you see a lot of interesting decors, architectural elements and details. Here is one of hundreds of fascinating doors you'll find in Paris. |
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