T E E N A G E  G I R L S  +  M Y T H O L O G Y: Maria Makiling

A watercolor doodle of Mariang Sinukuan. She ended up not being the subject of my thesis but I’m definitely gonna continue working with her as a side project. As for my actual thesis theme, I am really excited to really delve into it. Can’t wait to show you guys what I’m working on!

A speedy doodle.

I’m quite rusty.

“bes Fishbol po ako with an F”

Pastel Candy  Maria Clara

I tried to draw a modified version of the clothing women from the place I live in wear.

Nat Lamina 🎨🖌@lasarasu

Maria Makiling, 2023, oil on canvas, 24" × 36".

"Maria Makiling in Philippine mythology is a diwata (fairy) associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines. She is the most widely known diwata in Philippine mythology and was venerated in pre-colonial Philippines as a goddess known as Dayang Masalanta who was invoked to stop deluges, storms, and earthquakes."

But what if we combine Mermay and Maynananggal?

Behold, a stingray mermaynananggal 🧜‍♀️🦇

My Folktober drawing for today is the Philippine diwata, or faery, Maria Makiling. Historically referred to as Dayang Masalanta, Maria Makiling is the guardian spirit of Mt. Makiling. She is regarded as protector of the mountain and its people, and is called upon to stop earthquakes, storms, and flooding.

in Philippine folklore, Oryol was a beautiful naga with a hypnotic voice. She was the one who commanded vicious mermaids called the Magindara. She was also said to protect the land of Ibalong where monsters and beasts lived peacefully.

Lakambini y el Dragón Río | Lakan y las Aves Guerra

19th Century Tagalogs with their extraordinary pets | Covers for Meganon’s unruled art notebooks collection.

Filipino Miku at Jollibee!