Designer Bio:
I've always been in love with art as a child. I would often draw in class when bored and get my doodles confiscated by teachers who would later ask me if they could keep my artwork. Pretty big ego boost for a kid. So I wanted to be an artist. Well actually, I wanted to be a lot of things. An astronaut, singer, vet, scientist, etc. But being Filipino and in stereotypical fashion, my mother wanted me to become a doctor. Art was out of the question. I actually spent a couple of days in medical school and immediately realized it was not for me. So I quickly did a u-turn and completed my education in Computer Science. Soon after, my family emigrated from the Philippines to the United States, where I am now a citizen. My passion for art never left me and I continued to draw and paint as a hobby while working as a computer programmer for companies like Litton/PRC (now Northrop Grumman) and Lockheed Martin. I made the most of the opportunities of moving to the US despite the culture shock and missing my home.

My career change was apparent when I attended graphic design classes at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, DC. This led me to work in the advertising industry. Over the years, I've designed for a broad spectrum of industries including iconic brands such as Disney and Google. But creating art that is solely my own can no longer be a whim or distant dream, it is imperative. I found a love for the ceramic arts, which I continue to pursue to this day, achieving a balance between art and design.