Thursday, July 13, 2006

The Miag-ao Church, also known as Sto.Tomas church located in Ilo-ilo Philippines is one of Unesco's World Heritage. my latest additon to my pen & ink collection drawings, done this for 3 days. the size is 14" x 20" on strathmore paper. e-mail me if you want this!

Sunday, July 09, 2006

The old Majayjay Church, Laguna circa 1711
pen and ink on strathmore paper, size 18 x 24"
it is claimed to be the oldest church in the philippines, using forced labor of 4,000 majayjay townfolks, gigantic church.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

Pen & Ink Drawings of Philippine Baroque Churches


The Old Daraga Church, Albay, Philippines
pen & ink drawing on strathmore paper done in 1989,
image size: 18 x 25.5 in.
frame size: 25 x 28 in.

this work, is painstaikingly done in real pen-ink drawings in about 3 months. 17 years ago, i went to albay just to see this church took photo and worked at home. it was stored in my cabinet for so loong! and now reframed into a beautiful art, the paper had turned brown-looks old, but its so unique now.



The Old Morong Church, etching done in 1997.
Size: 11 in. x 14 in. framed in wood and glass-20 x 24 in.

this church is an icon in the province of rizal, the most beautiful church in the philippines, it has an italian touch, though the architect was unknown, the edifice was built in 17th century.

I made an on-d-spot sketch and later transferred the image onto a metal plate by drawing it on about 30 days. it is available in beautiful print on special paper, but these are limited.









The Tumauini church, in Isabela, Philippines.
etching done in 1997, size: 11 x 14 in.
framed in wood and glass-20 x 24 in.

this church is located in the north of Isabela, Luzon near cagayan. it is one of most flowery church made of bricks. the belfry is unique, i did a sketch from an photo then transferred the image onto a metal plate by drawing it for about 30 days.



Artist: pete velasquez, jr.
address: 21-b cabezas st. , bgy. marilag, proj.4, quezon city, philippines 1109
if you like my work, please e-mail me at: petevelasquezjr@yahoo.com.ph, and i will furnish the prices, and have it delivered to your door. thank you for your visit.