the art of tanya escaler


 
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Most of us are familiar with the story of the prodigal son or perhaps of the story of the mustard seed or even the wise and foolish builder. These are some of the stories that Jesus Christ uses to reveal truth about God’s kingdom to his disciples. But are the parables that Christ used still relevant to our society today? Twelve artists tackle that question in the upcoming exhibit “The Parables of the Christ”. Their aim is to find the truth behind each of Christ’s parables and reinterpret them for today’s generation. Among the artists that are taking part in this exhibits includes Recci Bacolor, Martin Honasan, Dan Libor, Niño Hernandez, Julliane Tarroja, Jehan Manansala, Rodel Buban, Marie Bonifacio, Nestor Calma, Yvette Co, Tanya Escaler and Xander Calceta.

Congratulations to all!! ☆ 
It was an exhibit with a deeper meaning, and it was a success. The works, not only good but with purpose.
Thank you for the invitation Xander, to be part of it was an honor and a blessing.

 
 
 
 
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I am Smitten.
Here is the start of my Love Affair with Watercolor.

It is only the beginning; I am just learning.
She is quite tricky to control, but I am Inspired.

Immense in difference to my deep past relationship.
Oil is a Rugged Passion; strong to the touch.

But this, she teases you with her consistency.
Making you weak in technique; diluted.

My Oil surprises in wonder, but in time as it dries.
This Watercolor courts you unexpectedly, and instantly.

I have a fondness for her movement; this graceful caressing.
And her soft texture; light still with deep affection.

She is so beautiful when you have her in your hands.
You think you are in control, though it is she that controls you.

Like anything in Life, you cannot hold on too tight.
Just enough so you feel her; yet loosely for her to break free and run.

Intense is the short lived moment together.
All you have to share is this limited time; that is all.

Intimate, and it is over.
I am taken.

That my Passion lies in Nudes; the union fitting.
Slowly my style I am developing; perfecting.

I am delighted, but far from satisfied. 
There is so much more that I want to express; I do not know how yet.

Now it is still so flat; lifeless and shallow.
Soon enough there will be spirit; emotion and depth.

I wish to convey the strength of feeling I held at the time.
Or, I want to bring the viewer back to a memory all his own.

 
 
 
 
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21 JULY 2009 

VANILLA NICKED
WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

 
ICONOCLAST 07/20/2009
 

A spirit cannot be contained.
True art flows through your veins.

Alicia Keys on what she learned from Miss Ruby Dee

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one of the most beautiful women inside and out
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5 AUGUST 2008
PHILIPPINES
 
RUBY DEE 07/20/2009
 

"when you know my love, you will feel me" 

 
 
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DESTINY 07/16/2009
 

Destiny is building the bridge 
towards that which you love.
But for destiny to happen, 
you have to actually show up.

 
 
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We Had Him 
by 
Maya Angelou

Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing, 
now that our bright and shining star can slip away from our fingertips like a puff of summer wind. Without notice, our dear love can escape our doting embrace.  Sing our songs among the stars and walk our dances across the face of the moon. In the instant that Michael is gone, we know nothing. No clocks can tell time. No oceans can rush our tides with the abrupt absence of our treasure. Though we are many, each of us is achingly alone, piercingly alone. Only when we confess our confusion can we remember that he was a gift to us and we did have him. He came to us from the creator, trailing creativity in abundance. Despite the anguish, his life was sheathed in mother love, family love, and survived and did more than that. He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style. We had him whether we know who he was or did not know, he was ours and we were his. We had him, beautiful, delighting our eyes. His hat, aslant over his brow, and took a pose on his toes for all of us. And we laughed and stomped our feet for him. We were enchanted with his passion because he held nothing. He gave us all he had been given. Today in Tokyo, beneath the Eiffel Tower, in Ghana's Black Star Square. In Johannesburg and Pittsburgh, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Birmingham, England we are missing Michael. But we do know we had him, and we are the world.

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REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON
7 JUNE 2009
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
11X18

STILL LIFE PAINTING CLASS
GRADE : 97