Hello! I’m Arlene Sy, an art director, illustrator, and writer based in Manila.
Half a year has gone by since I began a new chapter at work–a day job I once only held in my wildest dreams. But before long, I found out, even the dreamiest of dream jobs could get tiring and repetitive.
Soon, I stopped drawing, painting, and creating art for my own pleasure–much to the dismay of my sketchpads and watercolors.
Okay, nooo good!
Putting up this journal, I hope I’ll draw and write the way I used to–gathering the things I love about art (my own and others’), and keeping a record of my insights about design (especially in fashion, beauty, interiors, and print media). I want to inspire others the way I’ve already been inspired by many out there.
And hopefully, this little space helps me become a better observer, artist, writer, and citizen of the world.
Here goes!
