There is this feature on Facebook called On this Day.You get to see old photos and shout outs you posted several years ago. Then I saw an album with the great Filipino artist Manny Baldemor. I know I blogged about him here before that I was simply overjoyed seeing our photos again. I copied two. I was still into cross stitching when I took photos of the event.
Two of his paintings Fruits of Labor and Good Harvest were translated into cross stitch. It was a lovely afternoon spent with fellow cross-stitchers and art enthusiasts. Below are the original paintings among so many that he did as an artist and a great painter.
Good Harvest was also translated into cross-stitch by DMC thread.
He is the first famous Filipino painter that I’ve met personally. and he was so gracious with his time entertaining questions about his works.
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Julie always enjoys that ‘on this day’ feature.
I like Manny’s paintings!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I do too. So glad I was able to meet him personally.
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Interesting! Here is another reason why I enjoy blogs from different parts of the world. I learned about this painter. I shall google him and his paintings. 🙋
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Thank you so much for your interest Sabine. He is a world-renowned artist.
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I love Manny Baldemor, his paintings of local life and those fiesta paintings are so exuberant and colorful. I remember holding on to a desk calendar featuring one of his paintings of a fiesta procession. Glad to see you were able to meet him personally.
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That was one occasion I really love to reminisce on Jong. meeting a talented and famous Filipino artist. Thanks for all you comments. I appreciate them.
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