Authors Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (ceciliabrainard.com) and Giovanni Jose (GiovanniOrtega.com) will be at the #CebuLitFest on June 29-30, 2019, Ayala Terraces, Ayala Center, Cebu City, Philippines, to talk and sign copies of their books. Look for them at the table of PALH (Philippine American Literary House). The Festival runs from 10 in the morning until evening each day. PALH will also be … [Read more...] about Authors Cecilia Brainard & Giovanni Jose at #CebuLitFest
Philippines Graphic Review Brainard’s Novel ‘Magdalena’
PHILIPPINES GRAPHIC BOOK REVIEW OF CECILIA BRAINARD’S NOVEL “MAGDALENA” Philippines Graphic Literary Editor and Associate Editor of the Philippines Graphic, Alma Anonas-Carpio, reviews the novel MAGDALENA by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. Brainard will be at the #CebuLitFest on June 29 and 30, 2019, Ayala Terraces, Cebu City, Philippines, to talk about her works and sign copies of her … [Read more...] about Philippines Graphic Review Brainard’s Novel ‘Magdalena’
Jewish, Russian, and Indochinese Refugees in the Philippines
Many people are unaware that the Philippines provided safe haven to Jewish, Russian, and Indochinese refugees. In the late 1930s, 1,200 German and Austrian Jews fled the Holocaust of Europe and found refuge in Manila. The plan for the rescue reportedly came about during regular poker games which included Philippine President Manuel Quezon, an American official Paul McNutt, Col. Dwight … [Read more...] about Jewish, Russian, and Indochinese Refugees in the Philippines
Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra 1932 Cebu Carnival Queen Article
I came across this article and magazine cover (Sunstar Weekend 9/1/1996) featuring my mother, Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra. She was Cebu's 1931 Carnival Queen. Read also: Death of a Carnival Queen Mother's Day: Remembering My Mother Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra Lucy Urgello Miller's Glimpses of Old Cebu Cebu Politics Philippines: Cebu's Cuencoi Family in 1932 Tags: #Cebu #Philippines … [Read more...] about Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra 1932 Cebu Carnival Queen Article
Cecilia Brainard’s Pen and Wash of Old House in Cebu
Here is a Pen and Wash of my "Old House in Cebu" which I did in pencil and pen and ink earlier. This is my interpretation of the Villalon Mansion in Cebu City, Philippines. Tags: #CeciliaBrainard #sketch #art #penandwash #penandink #cebu #house #hauntedhouse #heritagehouse #antiquehouse #mansion #Philippines … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard’s Pen and Wash of Old House in Cebu
Tyberius the Cat — RIP
To continue the story of my son's and his family's visit over Easter (with their dog Ellie), when they returned home, they found one of their two cats ill, and unfortunately poor Tyberius had to be put to sleep. They were all distraught, especially the children. To make them feel better, I did a drawing of Tyberius. I had wanted to put him in Pet Heaven, a mythical place that I have … [Read more...] about Tyberius the Cat — RIP
Cecilia Brainard’s Old Haunted House in Cebu Philippines — Pen and Ink
I'm sharing a corrected version of the Old Haunted House in Cebu, my interpretation of the Villalon House. This sat on a hill in Cebu and I used to stare at this last thing at night and wonder about the ghosts and enchanted people that supposedly occupied the house. Sometimes the house would be lit up and the next day people would say the spirits had a party. This was all part of my growing up in … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard’s Old Haunted House in Cebu Philippines — Pen and Ink
Watercolor of Cat Sleeping
I've been playing with watercolor painting. Here is "Tesla Sleeping." Tags: #catart #watercolor #art #writerartist #ceciliabrainard … [Read more...] about Watercolor of Cat Sleeping
Noel Alumit & Cecilia Brainard Perform at Glendale Community College
I'm happy to share pictures taken at the Glendale Community College's Filipino Fiesta celebration, where fellow writer Noel Alumit and I gave a talk and reading. The celebration ran for 2 days on April 2 and 3. Noel and I gave our presentation on April 2. The Mayor of Culver City, Thomas Aujero Small, also gave a talk on April 2. The room was full of very attentive students and … [Read more...] about Noel Alumit & Cecilia Brainard Perform at Glendale Community College
Pen and Ink Drawing of My Cat Tesla Tesla by Cecilia Brainard
I did this pen and ink sketch of my cat Tesla. tags: #ceciliabrainard #catart #cat #drawing #sketching #pencildrawing … [Read more...] about Pen and Ink Drawing of My Cat Tesla Tesla by Cecilia Brainard
Photo Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Portugal
I just returned from a visit to Portugal, including the Shrine of Our Lady in Fatima. I'm in the middle, standing behind our kneeling tour director. Since I am a devotee to Our Lady, I was thrilled to visit Fatima. Fatima was not as crowded as Lourdes, Guadalupe, or Knock, which I've visited. I did notice that churches in Portugal are not filled with people. By contrast, Philippine … [Read more...] about Photo Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Portugal
Cecilia Brainard Pencil Sketch “Going Shopping”
Here's my recent pencil sketch entitled "Going Shopping." Tags: #drawing #sketch #pencil #art #women #friendship #ceciliabrainard … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Pencil Sketch “Going Shopping”
Philippine Edition of Cecilia Brainard’s novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept
Right now I'm copy editing the Philippine Edition of my first novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept, which will be released by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House in 2019. The novel which was first published as Song of Yvonne (New Day 1991), then later as When the Rainbow Goddess Wept (Dutton/Penguin, 1994). Further it was picked up by the University of Michigan Press (1999), and a … [Read more...] about Philippine Edition of Cecilia Brainard’s novel, When the Rainbow Goddess Wept
Storytelling & Sketching, Talk by Cecilia Brainard at UST Manila
Please join us: Storytelling & Sketching Talk by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Benavides Building University of Santo Tomas, Manila February 22, 2019, 3-5 p.m. Description: There will be a Powerpoint Presentation, Talk, and Open Forum regarding the Creative Process, by author and editor of 21 books, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, who recently discovered the art of … [Read more...] about Storytelling & Sketching, Talk by Cecilia Brainard at UST Manila
Pen and Ink Drawing of Che
Here is a pen and ink sketch of my gray tabby cat Che. Copyright 2019 by Cecilia Brainard tags: #graycat #tabby #rescuecat #graytabby #cat … [Read more...] about Pen and Ink Drawing of Che
Sister Consuelo Varela ICM Passes Away
Our teacher at St. Theresa's College San Marcelino, Sister Consuelo Varela passed away recently. She was a big part of my life. She was from Cebu, like me. When I transferred from STC Cebu to Manila for High school, I felt out of place and lost. She was our teacher then, and she acknowledged my being Cebuana, mentioned knowing my family to me, which lifted my spirits up. Sister Consuelo was … [Read more...] about Sister Consuelo Varela ICM Passes Away
Playing in the Rain — Sketch Cecilia Brainard
"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
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