excitement

my alloy dipping pen, photo taken using Instagram

i purchased a dipping pen set online and this weekend my friend, Vins, and I will be attending a calligraphy Crafternoon. i'm so excited to use my dipping pen! i am a complete novice at calligraphy and i was hoping to improve my handwriting also through it. i'll keep you posted on the outcome of our little adventure with this art come next week.

my current obsession

so sorry i haven't been posting much lately. i've been busy with my day job and the first few days of school. i am more active on another platform, though, which is Instagram. i found out that it's a fast and easy way for artists to post their latest (or past) artworks. i've been following more and more artists everyday as i discover them. i also started posting some of my illsutrations and artworks there.

but what i am most obsessed with are the cats and/or dogs of instagram, especially the ones from Japan! i cannot get enough of their cuteness!!!

care to follow me? search for eabrea. :)

Sneak-a-Peak: Poppet

I am currently reading The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. and as easily i have been drawn to Le Cirque de Reves, i was drawn to Poppet. here's my take on her but it's not quite done.

it's probably the hair. i'm having a fondness for auburns and redheads lately. hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

How to Catch a Unicorn

what is it about unicorns that make it a constant subject for art? well, for me, it's their beauty, their strength, and delicateness that only virgins can capture them. and here's one captured now.

what about you, have you been intrigued by a unicorn lately?

Giveaway time!

a peek at what you can win! photos by Abbey Sy

our giveaway is finally up! it's actually very exciting as this is my first giveaway. accessories and other handmade goodies await 3 lucky winners! the contest ends on June 16 and is open for Philippine residents only.

join now! go to: http://artistic-dreams.tumblr.com/post/24253572770/heres-a-back-to-school-giveaway-for-you-guys-get

thanks to Abbey of H.E.A.R.T for hosting this very special giveaway!

a giveway collaboration

i've recently collaborated with Abbey of H.E.A.R.T for a Back-to-School Giveaway! unlike in most countries, June is the official start of school in the Philippines. i usually shy away from book shops during these times only to miss the early release of one of the most awaited books (well for me)! back to the topic... i will be giving away a set of 3 original magnetic bookmarks, all handmade by me, for my part. i'm sure Abbey has conjured up more items for this giveaway as there will be three (3) winners!

don't forget to check out and join our giveaway tomorrow, June 02 on Abbey's blog.

the girl and her wolf

original watercolor painting by Bre

Sneak a Peek: How to Capture a Unicorn

here's a glimpse of what i've been working on during the weekend

original unfinished painting by Bre

hope you had a great weekend, everyone!!