JUNE : Celebrating The Month Of Philippine Independence With This Drawing.

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Homecoming Outfit

A tribute to Apo Whang Od, as a part two to her final Miss Universe evening gown

Tres Marias: The Mountain Diwatafolk of Las Islas

Maria Sinukuan The eldest of the Three Diwata sisters and protector of her domain, Mount Arayat. One of her legend tells that she had a demon suitor who desired her hand. She gave him a test to prove his worth – to build a stone bridge without any support overnight. When the demon has almost accomplished his task, Sinukuan sabotaged the test by telling the rooster to crow early before dawn. The demon gave up, thinking that he failed.

Maria Cacao

The second of the Diwata sisters and protector of the Visayan dark woods where Chocolate Trees grow. It was believed that when the river overflows, Cacao is travelling through the river on a golden barge to personally deliver dark fruits to the river gods.

Maria Makiling The protector of her domain, Mount Makiling and the youngest among the Diwata sisters. She was also the most popular because she was more benevolent and curious of people than her sisters. She once fell in love with a hunter that caused wrath from Sinukuan. Her eldest sister reminded her of their duty as a Diwata and falling in love means leaving their mountain domains vulnerable. After realizing that the mountain needs her more, she appeared to the hunter one night – to break his heart. The unbearable pain in her heart caused her to vanish and never appeared to anyone from then on.

“Ang Maganda at ang Halimaw”

late post of my Filipiniana version of Beauty and the Beast. 

yes, beast has Carabao (Philippine water buffalo) horns. 

Yay favourite character! So, who's your favourite Greek mythology character (or any mythology, really)? :P

From Filipino mythology!

Cinderella in Filipiniana costume. (late post)

there was an urge to draw Filipiniana sci-fi clothes

“Ang Munting Sirena” (late post)

now is the little mermaid’s turn. trying to simplify everything as possible and not putting any tattoos or any Filipino ethnic charms just to show she’s a Filipino mermaid. Their culture is unknown.and yes, she still has her mermaid hair when she transformed into human. 

Maria Clara at Ibarra | Period Costumes 19th century Philippines

maria makiling. one of the more interesting figures of philippine mythology that i found when doing research. all of it is pretty interesting, though!! :)

time: ~3 h 30 mins

Hey guys! This is the title page of a 6 page mini-comic for the awesome Amanda Scurti’s new fantasy Earth-themed anthology TERRESTRIAL. It’s loosely based off the Filipino mythological figure, Mariang Sinukuan. I’ve been wanting to do something with her for awhile, so I was really excited about the anthology’s theme. You can pre-order it here, before it debuts at SPX in September. Check out all the other wonderful contributors!! It’s a mind-blowing list. Thank you again Amanda for inviting me. :)