Self-taught spontaneous realism and pastel artist who uses the power of colorful art to create communities and depict cultural and societal realities. A mother of four and former news anchor and researcher who actively promotes creative arts through hands-on involvement in various professional associations and educational endeavors.

Education:

2003 With some M.A. units in Education (Reading Major), University of the Philippines

1993 AB Social Science, Ateneo de Manila

1989 Maryknoll College High School

1985 Maryknoll College Grade School

Professional Experience

2016 to present Full-time visual artist

2018 to present President, San Anselmo Publications, Inc.

2004-2009 Owner and Manager, Bookhive Philippines Literacy Center and Children’s Library

2001-2004 Studio Segment Anchor, Weather Update Anchor, Field Reporter, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC)

2000-2003 Instructor, “I Love to Read” reading enrichment program of The Little Bookworm Foundation