Saturday 7 July 2012

Simple joys

Random shots that my husband Johnny took. They are a reminder to me that life is about simple joys.

Beng Calma plastic balloon
Plastic balloon!
Beng Calma smiling with Leon
My husband said "smile!" and this is what we look like
Beng Calma Leon spinach artichoke dip
Leon and I stunned to discover that the spinach & artichoke dip was expired!
Beng Calma shows cactus in her roof deck
This beautiful cactus has grown in our roof deck!

New songs from Drip

It's been a while since Drip has played live and so when our good friend Paul Pajo invited us last July 3 to sing at Saguijo (also his birthday celebration by the way), we just had to come out again. It felt great performing live and most especially for being warmly received by the audience. Ian and I have been quite busy writing new stuff. So far we have 5 solid ones, there are about 3 rough songs in the making. For sure, the 3rd album will happen this year and we have music fans to thank for always listening and being there. Special thanks to Paul Pajo, Ed Cruz, Melvin Fetalvero, Bobby Datingaling, Cris Garcimo for the support. Oh and lastly, there's a link at the end for a sneak listen of one of the songs we wrote entitled "Truth is." recorded by Bobby Datingaling. Cheers!

Beng Calma singing her heart out
Singing my heart out
Beng Calma and song by Melvin Fetalvero
This one by Melvin Fetalvero!
Beng Calma Bong Elepano
Thanks Bong Elepano for this awesome picture!
Beng Calma light moment Ian
Sharing a light moment with good ole bandmate Ian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvYRXLmpiYU&feature=youtu.be

Saturday 30 June 2012

Recent adventure

Last summer my husband had an exhibit in Singapore along with other artists Bernie Pacquing, Nilo Ilarde, Elaine Navas, Cris Villanueva, Hubert San Juan and Lyle Buencamino. Below are some of the highlights:

Lamp installation work near toilet of Taksu Gallery
Beng Calma Johnny in Singapore
Exhibit view with Bernie Pacquing
Beng Calma and family in Singapore
at Johnny's opening in Taksu Gallery Holland Village, Singapore

Beng Calma son Leon in Singapore Art Museum
Recent exhibit at Singapore Art Museum
Beng Calma son Leon sandwiched between paintings
"No Talking Points" is the show's title; Leon sandwiched between his dada's paintings
Beng Calma hanging out with son Leon
Hanging out

Not Content

Last week I noticed we had more bananas than usual at home. Kinda wondered why but set it aside. A few days later, Johnny shared his latest animation work with me. A funny and witty piece of material that made my day. Enjoy!


Manny Pacquiao Claymation

This I have to share. Manny Pacquiao Claymation by Alcazaren Brothers. The characters and overall design you see here (Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, pig, and the entire set) were made by my husband Johnny. This took quite some time. Just imagine that every movement of the character had to be properly lit and shot. A material which takes seconds to watch took months to put together. So being an animator requires, not only talent and skill which are clearly givens, but patience and perseverance; qualities which I've always admired in my husband. Go Johnny! Knock 'em dead!