Meet The Artist
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I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. My conscious love for art began when I got hold of coloring books, watched cartoons, made handicrafts, and read picture books. My first story was written and drawn on printer paper, folded and stapled into a half-size book. I was in grade school then, and I haven't outgrown that dream.
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My career in children's book illustration started while I was working as a software engineer in 2018. Having received a B.S. degree in Information Technology, I continued as a self-educated artist and had been illustrating for both local and international clients.
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My works showcase themes of wonder, nostalgia, fun, and humor. I often draw inspiration from life's experiences, looking at the mundane in a different light. ​
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When I'm not doing client work, I enjoy making hand drawn designs for t-shirts, greeting cards, and stickers, among other things.
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It’s my ultimate dream to be an author-illustrator one day.
Strolling at a bookstore in Brno, Czech Republic, 2019
I'd love to hear from you!
For collaborations (or if you just want to say hello), drop me a note at sketchbookniabi@gmail.com.
Little Snippets​​
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​​I am fond of journaling to sort my thoughts out. You can read them in my blog, After Nine-To-Five.
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​​The English translation of "Sketchbook ni Abi" is Abi's Sketchbook. ​​
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I'm a lover of beautiful skies. Those fluffy clouds and colorful palettes are just mesmerizing!
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I used to play with cardboard boxes when I was a kid. We lived in a house with a sari-sari store most of my childhood, so there are a lot of used cardboard boxes. I made different sorts of things, like a pencil case and a "video camera"!​​
