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Negros Contemporary Art Exhibition

2009-09-17T16:32:00.001-07:00

The Rockwell Tent

Ms. Gloria Diaz cuts the opening ribbon, with Gallery Orange owner artist Charlie Co.

Abstract Painting by Budot Lizares, seen in photo were Artist Charlie Co and Actor Joel Torre.

Participating artists - Negros up-coming artist and resident artists of Orange Peel - Peter, Dwen, Otay, MickeyBoy, guest Cris Cabalona, and Nuklar Alvarado.

Artist Edbon Sevilleno handed over a token gift to Ms. Gloria Diaz.

With Actors Joel Torre and the Martir twins of the famous Batibot.

Works by the Negros Aritst.

Raymond Legaspi paintings.

With Nunee Alvarado, Tony Boy Legaspi and twin brothers Martin.

With Tot-C Co, Nuklar Alvarado, Sisters Jillian and Kim Maravilla, and Edbon Sevilleno.

With artist Mark Justiniani of Saling Pusa. Friend Emong Burlongan was also there.

With model Illac Diaz, artist Dennis Ascalon, actor Dwight Gaston and Edbon Sevilleno.

Sisters Jillian and Kim Maravilla.

Also present were Sen. Mar Roxas and Corina Sanchez, Sen. Sergio Osmeña Jr., Irene Marcos, Charlie Cojuanco, Gretchen Cojuanco, and actress Gretchen Barreto, and more others.

The First Negros Gamefowl Art Exhibition

2009-08-09T18:32:00.000-07:00

The Negros Gamefowl Breeders Association (NGBA) will present 'The First Negros Gamefowl Art Exhibition' by the Negros Artists on August 20, 2009, 7:00 pm at the Grand Ballroom, Sugarland Hotel, Bacolod City. The exhibit is sponsored by VNJ Distributors, Inc., Distributor of Novartis, Belamyl.

Participating artists; Jecky Alano, Perry Argel, Nune Alvarado, Dennis Ascalon, Bert Berondo, Nilda Claveraz, Rommel Clavecillas, Charlie Co, Jovito Hecita, Raymond Legaspi,Rodney Martinez, , Rafael Paderna, Leah Samson, Roger Salvarita, Edbon Sevilleno, Lor Sumagaysay, Fred Juson, and Orville Visitacion.

Excerpt from:
Iloilo City Boy Blogspot
Posted JUNE 08, 2006
Ilonggos Are Crazy Over Their Cocks

Aside from sugar and aswangs, Western Visayas is also considered the mecca of cockfighting in the Philippines. Gamefowl breeding is a multi-billion industry in the Philippines and cockfighting remains as one of the country’s three most popular “sports” (the other two being basketball and elections).

In Western Visayas as in most areas in the Philippines, cockfighting and politics mix. The region’s most famous breeders are also politicians or are relatives of politicians. Juancho Aguirre, the current president of the Negros Gamefowl Breeders’ Association, used to be mayor of La Carlota City in Negros Occidental. Narciso “Jun” Santiago, who held the “Cocker of the Year” title for several years, is the husband of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Eminent businessman Jorge Araneta, whose family owns Araneta Coliseum (the venue for most of the big-time thingy derbies in Metro Manila), is the brother of Liberal Party matriarch Judy Roxas and an uncle of No. 1 Senator Mar Roxas. There are countless other local breeders who have ties to politicians like Ricoy Palmares who is the elder brother of former Passi Mayor Jesry Palmares. I don’t know exactly why Ilonggo politicians seem predisposed to the game. Probably becuase of the "machoness" of the sport. It could also be because in small towns where there are no local media, one effective way to be visible to voters is to go to the bulangan. Inside, a local politician can gain instant voter recall and acquire a reputation as a winner if his thingy wins regularly.

This is not to say that cockfighting is exclusively for the rich because one can see gamecocks practically everywhere in the region, even in crowded squatter areas and far-flung barrios. It is said that breeders spend more time tending their cocks than their children. Ilonggos are just crazy over their cocks.

“Roundhead-ButcherCross” | Watercolor by Salvador 'Dodong' Arellano | Gov. Joseph Marañon Collection | Recent owner: Boy Coscolluela

Excerpt from:
Game fowl & equine art, portraits & nudes
KRIPOTKIN By Alfred A. Yuson
The Philippine STAR 10/16/2006

Dodong has been based in Los Angeles for decades, where he has gained the privilege of being officially declared as resident artist of the LA Equestrian Center. His equine art has been hailed by critics and aficionados worldwide, and found places of honor at The Armand Hammer Museum as well as the private collections of distinguished personalities, including HRH Prince Charles, former British PM Margaret Thatcher, the Sultan of Brunei, Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, the late American Hall of Fame jockey Willie Shoemaker, and the prominent American thoroughbred trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Among his fellow Filipino collectors are Ambassador Eduardo and Gretchen Cojuangco, Rep. Mark Cojuangco, the late Ramon Mitra and Ma. Clara Lobregat, Manolo and Marites Lopez, Carlos Arellano, Melo Santiago, Greg and Irene Araneta, Joe and Marily Orosa, and numerous other patrons of equine and game fowl art and portraiture.

“Poster Boy” For the love of the Hulsey | 19"x25" | Watercolor on paper | by Edward Tan 2008 | Eduardo V. Ledesma Jr. Collection

“Sweat and Blood” | Watercolor on paper | by Edbon Sevilleno 2009 | Eduardo V. Ledesma Jr. Collection

“Byahe” | 17x24 cm | Watercolor on paper | by Edbon Sevilleno 2009

“Buena Mano” | 17x24 cm | Watercolor on paper | by Edbon Sevilleno 2009

The Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia opens Guhit Pinoy Art Exhibit

2007-09-24T00:58:00.000-07:00

Honorable Antonio Villamor, the Philippine ambassador to Saudi Arabia, will officially open the art exhibit of Guhit Pinoy Filipino Illustrators Society on September 26, Wednesday, 9:30 pm at Nojoud mall (located near Intercontinental Hotel) in Riyadh, KSA. The exhibit is a back-to-back showcase of talents among non-Saudi and Saudi artists.

The event, organized by Special Events (S.E.) Productions and FAR Limits, in cooperation with Nojoud mall management, is part of the establishment's celebration of the RAMADAN FESTIVAL 2007 which coincided with the Saudi National Day held on September 23.

"We are glad to open this kind of exhibition especially that it has become the talk of the town," said Nojoud Mall's General Manager Fahmi Emran. "People want to know since the idea is so nice. With the success of this activity, we are planning to organize more varied events quarterly.

Dr. Mohsin Al Hassan, media consultant for Nojoud Mall, added that they are very thankful to the Guhit Pinoy group for the support it has extended for this occasion.

The week-long event will also feature coloring and drawing contests sponsored by MAPED, STAEDTLER and AL YUSR Installment Company and to be participated in by students from invited international schools and institutions for the differently-abled children.

The Filipino artists featured in the exhibit are Natalio Alob, Rod Aquino, Mario Bactol, George Besinga, Ismael Esber, Ramero Firmeza, Nes Gelito, Mario Sta. Maria, Richard Mascunana, Willy Mendoza, George Pontino, Jr., Manny Pantaleon, Val Pabulos, Rico Rival, Edbon Sevilleno, Mel Versoza and Lito Ysip

These members of Guhit Pinoy are mostly from the comics industry, animation, book publishing and a few from advertising agencies.

The group has ever wanted to acknowledge the hospitality of their second home, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , particularly its royal families and its people. It also wishes to further strengthen the Philippines-KSA relationship altogether.

All of these have become realizations through this art exhibit. The artists individually conveyed its reverence to their adoptive fatherland by interpreting and showcasing its rich culture. Varying themes about Arabian traditions, history and way of life are depicted using different techniques and media.

NoJoud malls' Media Consultant Dr. Mohsin Al Hassan, General Manager Fahmi Emran with organizer Ran Basanta of S.E. Production.

Philippine Embassy Riyadh Invites Guhit Pinoy

2007-09-03T01:19:00.000-07:00

Last friday afternoon - August 31, 2007, Guhit Pinoy was invited at the POLO OFW Leaders Lounge (Philippine Overseas Labor Office) to attend to their ongoing seminar - "On-site Labor Education Program For Community Leaders". This is part of OWWA's initiative to make the Community Leaders as partners to help OFW help themeselves and be aware of labor laws on their respective country host. Apart from this the Guhit Pinoy has a different agenda with the Philippine Embassy Labor Attache Mr. Rustico SM. dela Fuente, inviting Guhit Pinoy to exhibit their works at the diplomatic quarters in the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. Along with this the embassy would like us to paint a mural depecting the contribution of the filipino workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This will serve as a gift of the Philippines to the Kingdom. The mural is said to be hang in a designated hall at the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor building. To us this will be another historical legacy, and will set another milestone in our endeavor.

Guhit Pinoy members who attended the seminar: Rico Rival, Natalio Alob Jr., and Edbon Sevilleno.

Guhit Pinoy Welcomes Rico Rival - Scene 1 (Tipon-tipon)

2007-05-12T00:40:00.000-07:00

Our guest of honor Mr. Rico Rival finally arrived, with Mario Sta. Maria (Memac Ogilvy) and si Darwin (J. Walter Thomson). Galing pa ng trabaho si Mang Rico. Welcoming them is Edbon Sevilleno.

Sumonod na nag-datingan ang mga poging mga graphic designers galing sa ibat-ibang agencies. Si Ismael Esber pala nasa bakasyon.

Kamustahan Blues na kay Mang Rico! From left: 'Yan si Arden at Gilbert ng Publicis, at si Juan Tapel ng AP7 McCann Erickson.

Diretso ka agad si Mang Rico sa computer para sagutin ang mga bati online... naka babad si Mario Macalindog at Randy Valiente sa Webcam ng YM. Si Meyo naman nag parating din ng bati. At 'yong isang bataan ni Hal Santiago sa Hongkong naka online din. Tumawag din si Val Pabulos extending their warmest welcome to Mang Rico from Guhit Pinoy Jeddah. Mga bati galing kay Ness Gelito, George Besinga, Mel 'Lakay' Valdez, Romy Villanueva, Ronnie de Guzman, at Sonny delos Santos.

Sina Mang Rico, Manny Pantaleon, at Darwin.

Another Pogi shot nga d'yan!

Para naging art exhibit na rin ang party, marami art collection kasi 'tong venue na 'to.

Lito Ysip with Mang Rico.

Our friends from ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel corrrespondents Mr. Christoper Laviña with wife Marilyn. On the side from left: Manny, Edbon, from right Mel Verzosa and wife, and Nono Verzosa.

Ang poporma ng mga 'to ah! from left: Lito Ysip, Arnold (Grey), John Lanot (Memac Ogilvy), Arman Lising and Joy (Grey), Gilbert, Nono, Nasser (Intermarkets), Kiko at Edgar.

Kalahi Band isang tugtug nga dyan? Sige na!

Guhit Pinoy Welcomes Rico Rival - Scene 2 Tsibugan

2007-05-12T00:31:00.000-07:00

WOW! Tsarap! Ready na ang tsibug at mainit pa! Special thanks pala sa mag asawang Albert at Celia sa kanilang masarap na catering services. Lahat na sarapan!

Mario, Lito, at Manny.

Tsibugan Blues na! Manny ituloy mo lng, babawi-in natin yan sa storyboards! Hehehehehehe!

Ang Kalahi Band.

From left: Boy Sarmiento (Intermarkets), Mel Verzosa, Darwin, Mang Rico, At Nono Verzosa sa likod. 'Bat palagi kang nasa likod?

Sige kain lang kayo mga Sir! Kowboy lng tayo dito.

Knights of the orange table.

Mga waswits! Kaya pala tumataba kayo... ganun pala kayo humatak! Joke lang ha!

Pa cute nga dyan?

Guhit Pinoy Welcomes Rico Rival - Scene 3 (Tugtugan)

2007-05-12T00:25:00.000-07:00

Tugtugan Blues na! With the Kalahi Band - mga tunog pinoy original songs.

Kalahi Band singing songs from the heart, mga damdaming OFW's. Isa na dito ang famous controversial piece na " Ginagong Bayani".

V.I.P.'s from left: Darwin C., Nono Verzosa ( Impact BBDO), Lito Ysip (Drive), Rico Rival, Rod Aquino (3 Points), and Mrs. Mel Verzosa.

Ala Elvis naman si Mel!

Ito na ang tatlong itlog ng Guhit Pinoy! Si Boyet, Boy, at Mel.

Si Manny nasa keyboard.

Sige na! Wala daw silang praktis. Kahit ano! Uy wala kantang kahit ano! Beatles na lang! OK!

Feel na feel!

Akala nyo tutoo no? Tawanan ang lahat! Nag ha-high and low kasi si Boy.

Pwede na rin! Masaya na!

Palakpakan! Tuwang-tuwa ang lahat, lalo na ang guest of honor! Welcome po Mr. Rico Rival! Sabi ni Mang Rico... Count me in sa Guhit Pinoy!

Guhit Pinoy Brief History

2007-04-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

Members of Guhit Pinoy are mostly from the comics industry, animation, book publishing and a few from ad agencies from the Philippines.

The first wave of Filipino comics illustrators who came here in Saudi Arabia during the early 80s are those hired by Saudi local advertising agencies just after the construction boom. About that time the infrastructure in this oil-rich country was almost done. It was then followed by the business growth in the region that was rapidly changing the landscape up to the present. This was also the time when international ad agencies started doing their shares in the market.

Among the first hired Filipino illustrators were George Besinga, Ernie Patricio, Mel Versoza, Nilo Praico, Val Pabulous, Nes Gelito, Pons Amurao, Freddie Fernandez, Ismael Esber, Vir Torres, and Max Merto. All came from the Philippine Komiks Mainstream during the 80s and the 90s when the industry was about to die-out. The second wave was composed of illustrators from different sectors of the industry. The third wave of comics illustrators were recommended by fellow peers. They were Sonny de los Santos, Many Pantaleon, Joey Salvador, Gil Magtalas, and among others.

The demand of Filipino illustrators is still on-going. We dominate the market and we are respected around ad agencies. Here, we are informally known as "The Filipino Mafia" of the creative community. Later then we officially organized and named our group Guhit Pinoy. (Pinoy is a shortcut slang of the word Filipino). Since then with a little help from our friends online, we have now members around the globe. Our objective is simple…to boost the morale of our fellow Filipino Illustrators and artists world-wide. World Class ang galing ng Pinoy! Join us all in that quest!

komikero Journal

Special thanks to Gerry Alanguilan for introducing Guhit Pinoy on his Komikero Journal.

komikero

Gariela Silang Series by Mel Verzosa

2007-03-19T01:02:00.001-07:00

"Gariela Silang" by Mel Verzosa

"Ang Pag-aklas" by Mel Verzosa

"Pagtutuos" by Mel Verzosa

"Konbento" by Mel Verzosa

"Gariela Silang" by Mel Verzosa

Guhit Pinoy March 16 Jam/Meeting

2007-03-16T11:06:00.001-07:00

Nag Pansit Bihon Jam na naman ang mga Guhit Pinoy Members. Dito po kami nag titipon-tipon sa lugar na tinatawag naming SeSiPi (Sentro ng Sining para sa Pinoy). Basta nasa sining ka welcome ka dito, Guhit Pinoy - mga debuhista, Tunog Pinoy - mga musikero. at Pinta Pinoy - mga pintor naman, at Arte Pinoy sa mga teatro.

Ang nasa Larawan...Mario Santa Maria (naka-upo) from left: Mel Versoza, Edbon Sevilleno, manny Pantaleon, Ismael Esber, at Boy Sarmiento. C Nonoy Alob sa next picture.

Actually the purpose of this meeting ay para sa panawagan ng Kongreso ng Komiks na ginanap recently. Parte ito sa isang Komiks Caravan Exhibit na iikot sa buong arkipilago ng ating bayan, sasali po ang Guhit Pinoy sa panawagang ito.

Sila Nes Gelito, Sonny delos Santos, Val Pabulos at George Besinga ay bumobuo din nang mga trabaho sa Jeddah.

Ramero Firmeza, Boy and Amir...

Watching The Making of Star Wars 3. Basta may kasamang drawing topiko pasok kami d'yan.

"Another Hulk for Jamo Nezzar" By Val Pabulos

2007-03-12T03:48:00.000-07:00

"Kha" By Edbon Sevilleno

2007-03-07T13:43:00.000-08:00

"Captain Sky" By Edbon Sevilleno

2007-03-05T06:46:00.000-08:00

This is a piece completely done in Painter using Intous Wacom. It's good that we have new ways to deliver our artform. In a fast convenient process. But how about it's authenticity? It is drawn digitaly, though it is original, how about it's collectibility value compare to a drawing done in pen and ink? That's still a question to most of us all.

"Indian Chief "

2007-03-03T07:50:00.000-08:00

"Doc. Savage" By Val Pabulos

2007-02-25T05:44:00.000-08:00

A commissioned work for Tom Smith.

Roughs

2007-02-22T17:16:00.000-08:00

Test Post.

"The Captive" By Edbon Sevilleno

2007-02-22T16:36:00.000-08:00

This piece was drawn from Painter using a Wacom tablet. It's just a concept illustration using nothing but CG. It's still on a preliminary stage for now.

Creative Workshop - Promoseven/McCann Erickson - Jordan 2006

2006-09-27T03:19:00.000-07:00

Promoseven Creative Team

Kalayaan Events

2006-06-19T00:33:00.000-07:00

Cameraderie - a group of digital photographers in Riyadh headed by Bagong Bayani Awardee - Mr. Jerico Canlapan

Dart games...

Mga Pinoy Organization

syempre 'd mawala ang mga tiange... ukay-ukay... sing-a-long...etc.

Judging

2006-06-19T00:31:00.000-07:00

At 1:00 pm almost everybody submitted their entry...

...aside from those na humihirit pa!

Meron pa palang nag submit... " Nasa labas po kami... napasarap eh!"

Rani suggested to stick the entries below the works of the Guhit Pinoy for judging. So the artworks below were amongst of the entries submitted.

Syempre aligid-aligid na 'yong mga mother's...taasan nang kilay..., sabi ng isa... "Mmmmm....talo 'to sa anak ko."

Simula na ang final judging... kita mo yung kamay nang judge?

We prefer not to name our judges...to avoid... alam nyo na...intrigas.

Parang iniwasan dikitan ng mga entry 'tong sa kay Hannibal? 'bat kaya? Censored kasi...

Tallying the scores... Darwin, Esber, and Nonoy.

Kaya Nyo Ba 'To?

2006-06-18T23:46:00.000-07:00

Ang tanong... "Kaya Nyo Ba 'To?" Ang portion na to ay para sa mga contestant na nakakaiba...kaya mo bang mag drawing na naka tuwad?

Tulad itong si inday naka hanap ng magandang pwesto.

kanya-kanyang tuwad 'o higa... wala kasing lamisa...

Merong loner...

Magandang solusyon 'to... sa hita naka diin...

'O kaya nyu ba 'to?

Ang mga to artist talaga... terno ang drawing nila sa kanilang gamit at damit.

Contest Proper

2006-06-18T23:32:00.000-07:00

At around 10:am the contest proper begins. The room was silent... you can almost hear the rubbings sounds of pencils.

We would like to thank our sponsors - Hoshan Pan Gulf - The biggest dealers of stationeries and school supplies all over the middle east. They provided us art materials ( coloured pencils ) from Staedtler and Maped.

Tuwang-tuwa ang mga contestant...imagine libre pa ang gamit at papel.

Teen category... seryusong seryuso...

Yung iba humanap ng maganda pwesto sa labas sa garden ng Philippine Embassy.

Tahimik ang pwesto na 'to.

Ang iba naman tumabi sa ibang organization.

Itong mga chubby kids sa canteen pumwesto... baka mamya gutomin ...d malapit na lng sa bilihan ng tsibug.

Ito naman ang mga Nanay at Tatay...

...talagang sila pa ang nenerbyus... syempre mga proud parents yan.

...meron din na d mapakale..." Bawal po coaching Maam!"

From right to left: (TFC Madam?) Mrs. Arlene Roldan, Consul Germie Usudan, Labor Attache Manuel Roldan, Mr. Rani Basanta, and Edbon Sevilleno. " it was a very successful event indeed for the kids and parents, and for the whole Filipino community here in Riyadh, hopefully this will carry on annually."

Guhit Pinoy - On-the-spot Drawing Contest

2006-06-18T07:26:00.001-07:00

We were surprise with the numbers of kids who showed up, kita mo naman how excited they were and very much willing to participate in this event...WOW ang dami nila...umagang-umaga pa sila dumating.

Salamat kay Nonoy Alob at sinikap nya talaga namakagawa ng Trohpy para sa mga winners.

S.E. Production join hands with Guhit Pinoy to make this event posible.

Mr. Rani Basanta of S.E. Production welcomes all contestant, parents, and teachers of schools who participated.

Edbon Sevilleno of Guhit Pinoy giving instructions about the contest criteria.

Darwin Capillan the man incharge of the event.

Guhit Pinoy - Araw ng Kalayaan Komiks Art Exhibit

2006-06-18T07:02:00.000-07:00

Guhit Pinoy signature... customize ribbons.

We are honored with the presence of our newly appointed Consul General Nestor Padalhin, and with him to cut the ribbons is our beloved Consul Germie Usudan. Besides are Guhit Pinoy members and guest, community leaders and embasssy staff.

Ismael Esber excorting the Consul General... " Explain mo nga sa akin yan iho? "

Consul Germie Usudan a big fan of Guhit Pinoy, she even collected 2 works of George Besinga Illustrations.

Sabi ni Consul..."Akina na nga ang mga cards nyo? Gagaling nyo...meron akong plano para sa inyo."

As usual pag may exhibit ang Guhit Pinoy... nandyan syempre ang back up na Kalahi Band to blend with the aura of the exhibit. Singing theme songs of Panday and Darna.

Four of Guhit Pinoy members are also members of the Kalahi Band.
from left: On the lead guitar- is Ramy Firmeza, singing - Darwin Capillan and Mel Versoza and on the keybords is Amir. At the back on bass is Mac also a graphic designer, Niño in the drums, Alex our lead singer, and not shown in the picture is our metalrock lead guitarist Jake, and singer composer Jun Enriquez.

Finger foods... '" Masarap pala 'tong mga kamay ng Guhit Pinoy!"

We would like to extend our warmest thanks sa mga members ng Guhit Pinoy na sumoporta sa event na ito na naging successfull na naman po. With our partners here in Riyadh, ang S.E. Production. Sa mga taga Guhit Pinoy Jeddah, Guhit Pinoy Riyadh, Guhit Pinoy USA, at lastly sa mga Guhit Pinoy Pinas. Para sa a inyong lahat maraming salamat. Mabuhay ang Guhit Pinoy Global!

Guhit Pinoy Komix Art Exhibit - Day 2

2006-05-08T23:36:00.000-07:00

Day 2... Portrait sketch naman tayo...

Marami din ang nag pa-portrait sketch...habang hinaharanahan naman nang ating ilang members ang mga 'to.

'Bat halos lahat na nagdrodrowing... magaling din kumanta?

Cyndy ... yan ang beauty, ang pambato ng Riyadh sa TFC Pop Stars!

Pauline ... a young beauty from Dammam... with a Mona Liza smile!

Ok pa 'tong mga kids, talagang eager na eager mag pose... talagang walang galaw... steading steady!

Proud Kids!

There's always kids around... with honest comments.

TFC Pop Stars Finalist.

'Wag lang po'ng purihin ang ganda ng mga 'to... baka po sila ma boba. Kawawa po naman.

TFC Pop Stars Dance

TFC Pop Stars trophies done by Nonoy Alob. Very much appreciated by Dindo Amparo...pang Famas daw!

Guhit Pinoy Riyadh - ( Front) Mel Verzosa, Ismael Esber, Edbon Sevilleno, ( Back) Boy Sarmiento, Amir, and Nonoy Alob.

Komix Art Exhibit, May 4, 2006, Philippine Embassy in Riyadh

2006-05-07T06:31:00.000-07:00

The Ribbons are set , the band was done sound checking, and the guest of Honors was already there. The food is on the table...well everything seem's ready... ano pa ang inaantay nyo?

Teka-teka... pa pix muna! The Guhit Pinoy members... from left - Nonoy Alob, Mel Verzosa, Darwin, Ismael Esver, Ramero Firmeza, Edbon Sevilleno, and Amir. Note: Yung iba d nakarating may O.T. daw, alam muna pag nasa ahensya ka... maraming nagtutubos ng sangla pag katapusan! Anyway tuloy pa rin ang show. The Guhit Pinoy members na sumali na wala sa photo ay sina Sonny delos Santos, Manny Pantaleon, Marjoe at Rod Aquino.

Hirit pa... Pormang Bagets naman...tama na 'yan! We would like also to acknowledge the participation of all members ng Guhit Pinoy Jeddah na sina Nes Gelito, George Besinga, Romy Villanueva at Val Pabulos. Also thanks to Del Barras and Romeo Tanghal our honorary members from the states to allow us to include their works on this exhibit.

Ready na rin ang Kalahi band.

Sige... sige kanta na kayo...theme song ng Panday!

TFC Pop Stars jamming with the band! Singing the favourite Pinoy Big Brother theme song.

Gling-gling!

A big round of applause!!!!

Cutting the Ribbons are... Our Honorable Guest H.E. Ambassador Antonio Villamor and Cosul Germie Usudan. ABS CBN Middle East Manager Mr. Arhturo Los Baños smiling behind Guhit Pinoy Presenter Edbon Sevilleno.

The Ambassador with Mel and Esber vewing the works.

Mahilig pala 'tong si Ambassador sa komiks (actually sa visual arts), mahilig yata 'tong magbasa ng wakasan n'on! (joke lng po!)

Talagang mga naggagandahang dilag ang mga 'to!

Ummmmnnn!

Hulika! Paakbay-akbay pa kayo dyan! Sumbong kita kay misis mo..sige ka.

Guhit Pinoy Model Ms. Cathy...

ABS CBN Middle East News Bureau Cheif Mr. Dindo Amparo made it to the show, with the Guhit Pinoys.

Ofcourse merong... Tsibugan Blues!

Pansit Bihon Jam ( Guhit Pinoy April 28 Meeting )

2006-04-29T08:04:00.001-07:00

Basta may meeting may jaming, 'bat ganon ang mga visual artist mahilig din sa tugtugan?

Ito si Roni... bagong recruit talagang musikero... new member din ng Kalahi...kahit anong hawakan na instrumento...pasok!

Ala CSNY... magaling ang chemistry ng mga 'to.

Kalahi Band practising the number for the opening exhibit ng Guhit Pinoy...Big Brother... Panday theme song...at kung ano ano pa.

Sa wakas ang pansit lumabas din....oks na oks na!

Guhit Pinoy Komix Art Exhibit

2006-04-25T05:16:00.000-07:00

The Philippine Overseas Labor Office has choosen Guhit Pinoy to collaborate with S.E. Production to put together the Labor Day Celebration of the Philippines to be held on May 4 - 5, 2006 at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. Along with the celebration Guhit Pinoy will showcase a collection of comic art pieces in an exhibition entitled Guhit Pinoy Komix Art.
Philippine celebrity Carlos Agassi along with the Kalahi Band will highlight the opening of the exhibit.

CONAN by Guhit Pinoy

2006-04-05T00:20:00.000-07:00

"Conan" by Del Barras

"Who's Next?" by Romeo Tanghal

"The Conqueror" by Nes Gelito

"The Barbarian" by Val Pabulos

"Conan" by Georgr Besinga

"Conan" by Ismael Esver

"The Captive" by Edbon Sevillen

"Conan" by Mel Valdez

"Conan" by Romy Villanueva

"Conan's Chase" by Edbon Sevilleno

"The Savage" by Nes Gelito

"Warrior" by Ronie de Gusman

"Conan 2" by Del Barras

"The Barbarians" By Val Pabulos

"Dead Valley" by Edbon Sevilleno

"Defiant" by Nes Gelito

"Conan" by Louie Escauriaga

"Conan" by Pert Badillo

"Conan 3" by Del Barras

"The Destroyer" By Val Pabulos

"Raped" by Edbon Sevilleno

"Conan - Red Nails" by Del Barras

"Balagsik" A Conan like character by Mel Verzosa

" Conan" by Nes Gelito

"Conan" by Ismael Esver

"HeadHunter" by Edbon Sevilleno

" Conan the Warrior" by Nonoy Nat Alob

Comik Art Exhibit - On Going at USLS

2006-01-15T10:55:00.000-08:00

It's been a very rewarding experience for the artist to be able to share with the students the thing about comics.

There were forums for those classes who's willing to know more. (USLS Audio/ Visual Room)

More and more classes came to view...

...and to hear a few words straight from the artist.

With Nadine Jalandoni (on blue Tshirt) and friends. It's nice to have Bacolod beauties smiles around.

Derek Pegue Gallaga's daughter dropped by and bought 2 printed works. By the way do you know that "Exodus the Movie" Director Erik Matti is also from Bacolod?

More smiles...

... s m i l e s ...

Comik Art Exhibit - Openning at USLS

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At 10:40 am Jan. 5, 2005 at the Museo Negrense De La Salle, University of Saint La Salle the ribbon was cut to officially open the 'Komiks Drowing ni Nonoy Alob at ni Edbon Sevilleno".

SR Painter Charlie Co was there to cut the ribbons and spoke something as mentor and friend.

A few words from the exhibitors...

... and the eager crowd rushed in.

Bacolod founding Father of AAB - Sir Budot Lizares was also there to grace the event. LCC Fine Arts students eagerly rushing to view the show.

Painters Rodney Martinez and Fred Yuzon old time friends and mentors of Edbon Sevilleno.

LCC College of Fine Arts Dean Antonio Tejado with Nonoy Alob.

USLS beauties.... hmmmmm.

Art Associstion of Bacolod Members were there!

LCC Fine Arts Professors / AAB members / Cartoonist Edgar Deonela & Roy Aguilar.

Jhun Pifianco was also around...

Beautiful Puertorican Adriana Jeminez says she's willing to pose for a portrait sketch, while Filipina beauty Roan Ordoyo Villar with son Miko asking for an authograph.

Edbon with old time friend Mario Lubrico - Palawan base Artist-in-Residence of Kamarikutan Galeri.

Artists Jecky Alano, Joe Geraldo, and Tristram ...

Nonoy meeting old buddies Joe Geraldo & friends.

USLS Students

The abs-cbn news team covered the event.

USLS Humanities Students

Lasalle Bacolod Exhibit Set Up

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Ang mga KOMIKS Drowing ni Nonoy Alob at ni Edbon Sevilleno will open on January 5, 10:30 am at the Museo Negrense De La Salle of the University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City. This pioneering exhibition on contemporary comic arts held in cooperation with Guhit Pinoy Saudi Arabia will run from January 5-17, with mini lectures upon scheduled requests. Around 60 works will be exhibited composed of a compilation of outputs from published Darnoon books, works under Guhit Pinoy on Philippine Comic Heroes, and selected Fantasy Art pieces.

What is the relevance of this seemingly childlike fascination that it actually gained entry to a cultural mindset that is the Museo Negrense De La Salle? One, comic arts is a strong contemporary form of visual expression held in high esteem in the world today, and two, the Filipino is an acknowledge world class talent in the field of comic arts. These, to the artists, is the core of hope that they bring back to our highly creative Negrenses who may think that there is no future to the visual craft aside from the rare occasional sale of a painting. Cartooning and illustrations are collaborative art forms that lean heavily on the input of an author and the social realities of the times it comment upon. There is a high level of truth as far as human nature is concerned and so therefore has legit claim as an art form.

Featured in Ang mga KOMIKS Drowing are two of Negrense’s pride, Edbon Sevilleno, an Associate Creative Director of AP7 Riyadh affiliated with McCann-Erickson Worldwide and Natalio “Nonoy” Alob, Jr., painter, sculptor and in-house illustrator of Darnoon Book Publishing, who both presently work with the royal Princess Maha Faisal in the production of a 10-book series on The Adventures of Saif Bin Dha Yazeen, an ancient Arabian folk hero during the pre-Islamic era.

The Artists…
EDBON MARAVILLA SEVILLENO, 42, was educated in La Consolacion College of Fine Arts and is formerly connected with Director Chito Roño’s Optifex for its Hanna Barbera animation projects in the 80’s. He was also the cartoonist of Borjok Comic Strip Series published within Masa magazine, sister paper of Malaya and was formerly illustrator of award-winning books for children under Phoenix Publishing. He has worked in Riyadh for 15 years and is married to Sveth Lana with two daughters Yara and Ezel, both studying at L’Ecole Kinder School.
NATALIO GELISANGA ALOB, JR., 36, is also an LCC Arfien product whose diverse creative talents were several times affirmed as 3-time PLDT Regional & Palaro Centennial Cover Design champion, as well as in national competitions like the Philip Morris Papier Mache category, Shell sculpture category, and Mud Pack competitions. He has proved to be a creative force to reckon with in any local creative competition, a talent that eventually landed him his present choice position in KSA. He is newly married to Graciela Villaluna.

Guhit Pinoy Members at Work

2005-12-19T00:53:00.000-08:00

Mel Verzosa

Sonny delos Santos

Ismael Esber

Val Pabulos
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Hulk Vs. Wolverine by Val Pabulos

Jamo Nezzar

Nonoy Alob

Nes Gelito

Manny Pantaleon

Max Merto

Rod Aquino

Romy Villanueva

Alfredo Verzosa

George Besinga

Meyu de Jesus

Mel Valdez

Ramero Firmeza

Marjo Suvisor

Ronnie de Guzman

Edbon Sevilleno

Guhit Pinoy Christmas Party

2005-12-09T23:08:00.000-08:00

Isa sa mga nagpasaya nang X'mas Party ang bandang KALAHI.

Obkurs 'd paawat 'tong si Elvis Mel Versosa.

Naka pila sa mikropono ay si Rod Aquino and Manny Pantaleon after Mel...

... habang ang ibay kakain na!

Trio ala CSN...

Mga Art Directors & Graphic Designer ng Riyadh... Ardin, Joy, Alvin, Arnold, Edbon, and Boy.

Jamming...

Fred Verzosa, Rod Aquino, Marjo, Sonnie delos Santos, Mel Verzosa, Kris, and Boy Sarmiento.

Mel and Manny singing their seventies favorites.

KalahiMembers

Amir...Boy...& Mel.

Syempre...'d mawala ang pasiklaban ng drowing.

Komiks Exhibit sa Bacolod

2005-12-04T04:15:00.000-08:00

Guhit Pinoy with abs-cbn TFC

2005-11-26T00:51:00.000-08:00

Tanong ng ilang Guhit Pinoy members: Sabi nila may dalawang babaeng model?

Sagot nang nag organized : Oo meron...dalawang batang babae. (Mga anak ni Fred 'Nono' Versoza.)

Models: Papa, Tito Mel... Gandahan mo kami d'yan ha? Sagot ng Tito Mel: Oo iha.

Sandali... ba't biglang namula ang mga buhok nila? Mistula yatang nagbago ang mga anyu? Mga diwata?

Esver: Ba ayus 'to ah... magaganda....maka pwesto nga sa harap.

Mel: Dapat close ako sa model... kasi malabo na mata ko eh...ehemm...

Sigaw ng Tatay ng model sa likod: NO TOUCH PLS,!

Sa isip ng mga model na Mian at Hannah, after 30 minutes of posing: "Ano ba 'tong napasukan namin at napasubo yata kami?"

Rod Aquino: Lalapit na rin ako... malabo na rin mata ko...hehehehe.

Mga tahimik lng sa tabi na sina Edbon, Marjoe, Sonnie, at Manny: "Mahiyain kasi kami."

Model: " Ay salamat natapos din! Thank you ha... sa kakulitan nyu...at sa kakatitig nyu.

Guhit Pinoy: Maraming salamat din sa mga models naming kay gaganda. At sa mga TFC correspondent (who choose to be behind the scene dito) sa inyong coverage sa aming konting magik, na pag kamiy mag drawing dito sa Guhit Pinoy... nagagawa naming mga dalaga ang mga batang models sa isang iglap! Means...pag ika'y mag post sa amin para mag pa portrait sketch... na ang edad mo ay 30... mag mumukha kang 60 yrs old! Sagot ng marami : "Wag na uy!"

Ancient Arab Warriors

2005-11-19T23:07:00.000-08:00

“Dawn Storm” Art by Ismael Esber

“The Liberator” Art by Mel Verzosa

“Arab Warrior” Art by Manny Pantaleon

“The Siege” Art by Nes Gelito

Saif Bin Dha Yazin / Book 2 Page 26 / Art by Edbon Sevilleno / Colors by Nat Alob

“The Desert King” Art by Mel Verzosa

“Al Malik” (The Arab King) Art by Nes Gelito

“Sayid” Art by Ismael Esber

Saif Bin Dha Yazin / Book 2 Page 22 / Art by Edbon Sevilleno / Colors by Nat Alob

“Desert Fox” Art by Val Pabulos

Saif Bin Dha Yazin / Book 4 Page 19 / Art by Edbon Sevilleno

“David” Art by Sonnie delos Santos

“Bedouin Wars” Art by George Besinga

“Supreme” Art by George Besinga

“Desert Fox ( Action)” Art by Val Pabulos

Halo-halo-ween Pinoy Style

2005-10-31T00:21:00.000-08:00

“ Ilokanong Aswang” Art by Amir Dimaandal

“ Vampi ” (Taga Makati na Aswang) Art by Manny Pantaleon

“DarkHorseman” ( Multo ng Mamang Kutsero sa Binondo) Art by Ismael Esber

“Vampire” Art by Val Pabulos

“Kapreng Tumadero” Art by Nat 'Nonoy' Alob

“Bisayang Mangkukulam” Art by Edbon Sevilleno

“ Mga Enkanto at mga Lamang Lupa” Art by Edbon Sevilleno

“Pamahiin” Art by Edbon Sevilleno

“Mariang Makiling at mga Aswang ng Laguna” Art by George Besinga

“Puntod ni Malakas at Maganda” Art by Edbon Sevilleno

Guhit Pinoy sa KOMIKON! _ Part 1

2005-10-23T05:38:00.000-07:00

Pilahan Blues! Ay Manay ayoko'ng umitim! Buti na lng dala ko ang payong! Ako rin!

The Philippine Comics Art Museam booth with Ka Gerry Alanguilan.

Ito po ang sa Guhit Pinoy booth... walng katao-tao... JOKE lang po...maaga pa yan kasi.

Guhit Pinoy sa KOMIKON! _ Part 2

2005-10-23T05:30:00.000-07:00

Guhit Pinoy sa KOMIKON! _ Part 3

2005-10-23T05:20:00.000-07:00

Ano sabi ng mga Art Students?

Ay naku Papa lng hanap ko dito!

Ano naman sabi ng mga Artists na naka black T-shirts? Tama si Mario... mga mamang balbasin... tulad ni Meyu. :)

Pa shoot naman...

Toys... para sa mga isip bata... tulad natin, may mga edad na nag dro-drowing pa ng Batman. Hehehehe!

Filipino Folklore and Lower Mythology

2005-10-12T04:49:00.000-07:00

Guhit Pinoy will be mounting an exhibition this November probably at the Philippine Embassy at Riyadh and Jeddah. This will be the group Holloween Exhibit.

“Fairies” Art by Ismael Esber

“Yeishia” Art by Edbon Sevilleno

“Mariang Makiling” Art by George Besinga

“SANIATA” Art by Fred Verzosa

“ Mga kampon ng dilim” Art by Vladimir Dimaandal

“Tunog Enkanto” Art by Edbon Sevilleno

Filipino Komik Heroes

2005-10-06T00:14:00.000-07:00

We set up the theme “Filipino Komik Heroes” for our Guhit Pinoy members to create for our entries to the 1st KOMIKON 2005. These are some of the works submitted by members. We choose the theme to celebrate the past glories of our Filipino Komiks that somehow touched the lives of some of our countrymen in the past.

“Super Lolo” Illustrations by Manny Pantaleon & story by Ricardo Cruz. Serialized in Philippine comics - 'Teen's Weekly'.

“Darna at ang Babaing Lawin“ Art by Ronnie de Guzman / Characters created by Mar's Ravelo

“Lapulapu” Art by Romy Villanueva

“Pedro Penduko” Art by Natalio 'Nonoy' Alob Jr.

2005-10-05T06:02:00.000-07:00

Nonoy's work is always a breaker sa lahat na trabaho ng GP. Keep it up 'Noy!

“ASTROBAL” Created by Jim Fernandez

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Inspired from Jim Fernandez's “ASTROBAL”. Art by Ramero Firmeza

Getting ready sa Komikon!

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GP Riyadh members proud of their works.

Mel's Verzosa's Works! Talagang sanay sa ratratan... faster than a speeding bullet. No wonder these guys are heroes sa mga ad agencies dito.

Itong si Sonny Delos Santos naka dalawangpo na... naka inked na 'yung dalawa ang byente naka lapis pa lang.

Ismael Esver's Works! Here's another Superman...“ Nag priprito pa yan, sabay drawing kaya may mantika pa ang original.” Sandali... Super Playboy ang tatak sa dib-dib!

The best part... tsibugan blues.

“Superboy Lordino” Art by Ismael Esver

2005-10-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

Sample pa lng yan! 'Yan ang klassic na guhit pinoy 'dre! Sariling atin! Bahala na kayo kung ano masabi 'nyo, porke old skol at kung ano-ano? Basta yan ang style namin Santol!

Joke Joke Corner!

2005-10-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

Ano kaya ang mga nasa isip ng mga 'to? Ano sa tingnin mo? (Reffering to Val's work)

“Conan” The slaying of the beast.

2005-09-26T23:32:00.000-07:00

Penciled and inked by Val Pabulos / Colors by George Besinga

“David” Art by Sonny delos Santos

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“ Alupihang Dagat”

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Inspired from Pablo S. Gomez's “ Alupihang Dagat”. Penciled and inked by Edbon Sevilleno

“ Alupihang Dagat”

“Samson” Penciled by Ronald Macapagal

2005-09-26T23:10:00.000-07:00

Ronald Macapagal is our newest member in Guhit Pinoy. He works as an Art Director with Intermarkets in Jeddah.

Sept.15 Meeting / GP Jeddah Boys

2005-09-21T06:56:00.000-07:00

Click photo for larger image.

Mas pogi yata ang mga taga Jeddah Guhit Pinoy members ah? This meeting was held sa humble flat ni George Besinga, very accommodating 'yang c Georgie, he also plays the guitar. Meron yatang naligaw na myembro dyan nang Metallica? Opppss! Si Meyo de Jesus po pala yan (Alta Mayuz) or Alta Meyo's, on his right is Ronald Macapagal ( Intermarkets), welcome sa grupo Ronald. On Meyo's left is Mel Valdez, Val Pabulos, George Besinga, Ronnie de Guzman, at ang pogi boy next door na walang kupas si Romy Villanueva. ( all from AP7 Jeddah/McCann Erickson )

Parang bumata yata 'tong tatlo? Guess who? Tama ka Ronnie dito ka sa banda nga mga bagets. We expect more works from you guys... more power to all of you!

SANTOL? (Untitled) by Sonnie de los Santos

2005-09-19T00:20:00.000-07:00

Kung may Manga ang Hapon, Santol naman ang sa Pinoy.

“King Abdulaziz Al Saud” by Mel Verzosa

2005-09-19T00:18:00.000-07:00

Alla Prima Strokes of Ismael Esver

2005-09-17T01:01:00.000-07:00

“ Rendezvous” Brush Inked by Ismael Esver

“ Sayed” Brush Inked by Ismael Esver

“Barbarian Warriors” by Val Pabulos

2005-09-12T07:55:00.000-07:00

“Barbarian Warriors” Penciled and inked by Val Pabulos / Colors by George Besinga

We are going to post from time to time works of our members in this blog.

“Gladiator” by George Besinga

2005-09-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

“Gladiator” Penciled, inked, and colored by George Besinga

“Secret of a Queen”

2005-09-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

Penciled and inked by Edbon Sevilleno / Colors by Nonoy Nat Alob

“Darna” by Leonardo da Vinci

2005-09-12T07:35:00.000-07:00

Joke! Joke! Joke! Actually this “Darna” piece is by Mel Verzosa.

Terracotta

2005-09-12T07:30:00.000-07:00

Terracotta bas relief sculpture by Nat Noy Alob. A cover design for the book " The Hungry Ghost" writen by Maha Faisal, Darnun Publishing, Riyadh, KSA

GP Riyadh - Sept. 9 Meeting

2005-09-12T06:48:00.000-07:00

GP Riyadh - Sept. 9 Meeting, Agenda: “ Join tayo sa KOMIKON 2005! ”

Galing mo MelJorj! referring to Mel Verzosa's works ( Publicis ). Viewing is Ismael, Ramero and Nonoy Nat Alob.

From left is Ismael Esver ( TMI J. Walter Thomson ), Sonnie delos Santos ( A&B ) , and Mario Sta.Maria ( Memac Ogilvy )

Nono Verzosa ( Impact BBDO ) with his works. Note: 'Yong poging naka black. Inggit lng 'tong si Sonnie, wala pa kasing nagawa.

Kainan blues na! From right Alex, Mario, Mel Verzosa, Ramero Firmeza and Edbon Sevilleno ( AP7 McCann Erickson ).

Guhit Pinoy Identity Logo

2005-09-12T05:51:00.000-07:00

This is the official Logo of Guhit Pinoy. Simply black & white. Some comments from our members bakit daw ang liit ng Pinoy? Well... humbly speaking... we are always behind the scene.

Guhit Pinoy Jeddah Members

2005-09-12T05:48:00.000-07:00

Guhit Pinoy Jeddah Members. Taken during our meeting sa isang Indian Restaurant sa Jeddah. Click image to view who's who. Missing during the meeting ay si Joey Salvador at Ronald Macapagal. Si Joey yata nag bowling?

Guhit Pinoy Riyadh Members

2005-09-12T05:41:00.000-07:00

Guhit Pinoy Riyadh Members. Click image to view who's who. Not in the picture are Ismael Esver and Mario Santa Maria (nasa bakasyun daw). Ito po ay picture ng grupo recently sa aming Riyadh headquarters - SeSiPi ( Sentro ng Sining para sa Pinoy).

Guhit Pinoy T-Shirt

2005-09-12T05:38:00.000-07:00

Guhit Pinoy Official T-Shirt