Late last year, my college blockmate messaged me about painting a custom artwork for her. She recently moved to the US for work and she wanted to spruce up her apartment walls with art. I am happy that she thought of me to do this for her! She is a repeat client for my artwork. She ordered watercolor artworks with motivational quotes from me before which she gave as gifts to her friends for Christmas. I really appreciate her for trusting me again with this task.
She wanted 6 or 9 pieces of A4-sized artworks that she can display side by side and everything would look like a continuous piece. I love her idea. It was quite clever. Shipping one large artwork would be expensive. Having small pieces is easier to pack and move should she need to transfer residence. She hoped I would be able to send the artwork to her family in Manila before they leave for the US to visit her.
I asked for pegs so I have an idea of what she wants. She gave me free rein over the art work so I just bounced off ideas to her. I told her I thought of painting something tropical to remind her of home. She said tend to like green and orange colors and she preferred the mountains over the beach. I remembered the photos on Facebook of all the climbs she did. She also sent me a poem that she loved. I told her I will find a way to incorporate the poem into the painting.
So I looked for photos of Philippine mountains. I picked Mt. Batulao for its lovely ridges. I thought about painting from a vantage point similar to Katy Perry’s Roar video where she looked over Taal Volcano.
Katy Perry’s Roar Video
For the artwork, I decided to make 6 pieces. Mt Batulao would be at the center.
It was framed by trees and tropical plants and flowers. So I picked the following flowers to paint:
Angel’s trumpet and Hibiscus (Gumamela)
Lobster claw (Heliconia) and Taro leaves (Gabi)
Wild orchid
Plumeria (Kalachuchi)
Birds of paradise and Tahitian Ginger
I filled the blank areas with palm leaves and green vegetation.
Individually, the artwork can be displayed on its own.
Collectively, it is one large artwork.
Oh, I did not forget the poem. The verses are hidden somewhere in the painting.
I am really happy with the result. The whole process took 25 days from the time she messaged me until she received the artwork. I had other work to do in between. I paint when I have enough time to enjoy the process. Painting is my happy pill. Every work of art from me comes from a happy place. I do not paint to express sadness.
I am glad the my friend loves the painting. She found acrylic frames being sold online so it appears like the artwork is floating on her wall. The paintings now hang in her bedroom wall. She posted this on Facebook.
Thank you, Hannisel!
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wow, these are beautiful and you are super talented!! Love the concept of hidden poem lines!
Your artwork is amazing. I see that your friend’s trust in you is well justified 🙂
Wow this is truly stunning, you are so very talented to have this gift! I am really pleased your friend loved it so much and it reminded them of home!
This is beautiful! You are so talented
Nice artwork! It kind of reminds me of a murial. I think the smaller framed pieces work better than a large one 😉
Wow all the paintings are lovely by itself and as a set ☺️👍 Hiding the poem there is also cool ☺️
Wow your artworks is absolutely beautiful!!! Your work is so gorgeous and I love the colors you used !
These are very pretty. Your so talented, the text in the paintings adds a personal and interesting touch.
Oh wow that’s so beautiful! Your very talented! Keep up the beautiful work!
your work is so good! really love the color pallets you use. keep it up!
I like that these pieces work together & separately. It can be kept forever and works in a variety of spaces
I really love those paintings. Really beautiful in colors, that would make a dull room beautiful.
I’ve become your big fan. Your works of art are truly beautiful and everyone would love to have them at home. You’re really talented. Great job! 🙂
I’m a sucker when it comes to art, which is weird because I was super talented when it comes to drawing and painting when I was a kid. The talent didn’t stay, obviously. But I love how you could stay creative through painting as sometimes it’s the best way to express your feeling when you stress out. Keep up the good work! 🙂
These are amazing!! I love how they are one complete when put together but are also stunning separately!!