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Hi! I created this masterpiece. I used watercolor and gouache in making this art piece of mine. Way back in October 2022, I decided to join an art contest called the Sugbuhat Painting Competition and represent my hometown, the City of Talisay, Philippines. I was afraid of joining any kind of contest, especially since I don't have enough experience or knowledge of how an art competition works. So I took the risk and faced many circumstances during the process of my entry.

 

On my first two days, I had many doubts; I don't even trust myself, and I was almost hopeless to finish my entry. Despite my problems, I have my parents, friends, and family who are always there to support me. I also asked for guidance, knowledge, and protection from St. Therese, hoping that I could get through this. Aside from being an artist and creating my entry, it was really hard for me to manage my time because I am also a student. I am focused on my studies and my entry at the same time.

 

After a week, my entry is done and ready to be submitted online. But before anything, I don't have a frame with glass yet. So I asked my parents to make a DIY frame so that we could save a lot of money by asking somebody to make a frame for my artwork. My dad made the wooden frame, and my mom provided the glass. Two days before the submission, the glass cracked. I was panicking because I didn't know what to do, and the day of submission of entries was coming, so I was a little bit worried at that time. Later on, my mom approached me and told me that she would be providing another one soon. So I was a little bit chilled and relaxed at that time. One day before the submission, everything was set. I uploaded everything, including my entry, to the link provided by the organization.

 

Three days after the online submission, I got an email from the organization saying that I was in the top 30 of the said competition. My mind, body, and soul experienced an electric shock because I couldn't believe that I was part of the top 30! My eyes got big, and I was very happy reading the email I'd gotten. I told my mom, and she was very happy as well.

 

After three days, I submitted my entry to the Cebu Provincial Capitol. I was overwhelmed seeing the entries of my competitors; they were amazing! I am very happy because I made it to the top 30 out of 84 participants in the whole province of Cebu, Philippines. I am honored to represent my beloved hometown, the City of Talisay. Also, I am very grateful that many people supported me all throughout my journey, because without them, everything wouldn't be possible. Even though I didn't make it to the top, I am still grateful for joining a big art competition here in Cebu, Philippines. And I will cherish the memories and experience I have from the Sugbuhat Painting Competition.