With how well my brother (and fellow curly head), W., paints and how close we are, you’d think we’d be cut from the same cloth and I’d be good with a paintbrush on canvas, just like him. Well, I’m not. At all!
First case in point: the painting at the beginning of this post. I call this man Mr. Pibbs. That’s really not his name, but he looks like a Mr. Pibbs, don’t you think? Compare Mr. Pibbs to…my painting of a monkey.
What you see above is an extrapolation from one of my finest art pieces, the full glory of which you see below.
I’d asked W., as I have ever since we were kids, if I could play with his paints, and to challenge me to draw something. He asked me to paint a monkey, and I, well, tried. Haha.
Next exhibit up for consideration: Val. That, again, is not his name, but I like giving random names to W.’s portrait projects. Please consider Val…
…right alongside my attempt…at an elephant.
But you know, crafting comes in many forms. I’m unabashedly proud of the fact that W. paints light years better than I do. I quite welcome the fact that he’s so much better at it than I am! I’ll stick to frosting on a cupcake, or stitches on fabric!
I plan to post more of W.’s work as he churns them out. They continue to inspire me to work on my own brand of crafting. I hope they inspire you, too. My brother is proof that if you choose a craft that you truly love, it will love you back. 
February 26th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
my gosh! j.! those are such nice pics…not your honey, i’m sorry. those of your brother! please tell him that I love his paintings!
February 26th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Hey, “abstract” is a legitimate art movement. Loud and proud, J! Please sign me up for W’s fan club.
February 27th, 2009 at 5:08 am
I wonder how W would fare when it comes to embroidery and decorating cupcakes?
February 27th, 2009 at 5:08 am
Your brother is really talented! Those are excellent works, I love his portrait style! And don’t worry about your art
I quite like your monkey and your elephant ^_^ They’re cute. But I wish I could quilt and embroider like you! And make those awesome cupcakes!
February 27th, 2009 at 5:38 am
I am sure your brother would want to have your craft too, in embroidery and baking… ummm, more of eating the goodies you have baked eh?
February 27th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Your elephant is quite striking - i mean, it’s no comparison to W’s Val but it’s a nice effort. Mine would be a stick-elephant.
February 28th, 2009 at 5:35 am
the monkey actually looks like a cat to me, so your abstract skills are to be reckoned with too. ^-^
your brother is soooooo good. there’s life and emotions on his painted portraits!
March 1st, 2009 at 6:04 am
BELLISSIMO!!! Amazing talaga your Manong!!! As in, namangha kami ni Noel. Your elephant one is cute too! Teehee.
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:40 am
Wow! Your brother’s work is fabulous! And hey, your work has charm too!
March 20th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
J.,
You just need the right model.