Procreate, 2023
Inspired by my Filipino culture, I wanted to incorporate the Baybayin script which is an indigenous script from the Philippines. Using Baybayin, I wrote “maganda” which translates to “beautiful” in Tagalog. Each Filipina I have illustrated represents the range of beauty found in the Philippines and throughout time: the indigenous peoples, Spanish colonial times, and the modern day. I mainly looked at children's picture books, especially ones that break down vocabulary or words using cartoon visuals and wanted to incorporate my cartoon character style. I was able to print them in one print, and have it displayed at USF's Annual Thacher Gallery exhibition in the spring of 2024.