Here's my recent pencil sketch entitled "Going Shopping." Tags: #drawing #sketch #pencil #art #women #friendship … [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
“Peacocks” Sketch by Cecilia Brainard
"Peacocks of East Pasadena" pencil by Cecilia Brainard. Copyright Cecilia Brainard … [Read more...] about “Peacocks” Sketch by Cecilia Brainard
Sketches by Cecilia Brainard
Cat Behind Curtain, by Cecilia BrainardI started sketching and am sharing some of them. Happy New Year everyone! All sketches - copyright Cecilia Brainard. "Angel" - This is a pencil drawing of my Christmas Angel candle holder. "Oil Lamp" - This is a pencil drawing of my antique oil lamp. "Cat in Frog Vase" - This is a sketch of my cat Che nestled in my frog … [Read more...] about Sketches by Cecilia Brainard
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