"Playing in the Rain" - copyright 2019 by Cecilia Brainard When I was a child in the Philippines, I loved playing in the rain. I tried to capture the joy I used to feel in this pencil sketch. … [Read more...] about Playing in the Rain — Sketch Cecilia Brainard
Archives for January 2019
Book Review of Reine Arcache Melvin’s novel, The Betrayed
Here is Cecilia Brainard's book review of Reine Arcache Melvin's novel, The Betrayed (Ateneo 2018). http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/…/passion-in-the-time-of-… " Reine Arcache Melvin, who has lived in Paris for years, has created a fine Filipino novel. The work is exquisitely written; the language is elegant and unpretentious. The form of her work is straightforward – we start from the … [Read more...] about Book Review of Reine Arcache Melvin’s novel, The Betrayed
Sarimanok Sketch by Cecilia Brainard
I sketched this antique "sarimanok" silver item which I got from Zamboaga when I did a talk for USIS, around 1992. From Wikipedia: "The Sarimanok is the legendary bird that has become an ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is … [Read more...] about Sarimanok Sketch by Cecilia Brainard
Reflection, Charcoal & Pencil by Cecilia Brainard
"Reflection" by Cecilia Brainard in charcoal and pencil. Copyright Cecilia Brainard. … [Read more...] about Reflection, Charcoal & Pencil by Cecilia Brainard
Angel of Potsdam
I did my first charcoal, mixed with pencil. This is another angel, inspired by the Angel at the Orangerie in Potsdam, Germany. … [Read more...] about Angel of Potsdam
