CLB Showcases its Artists Through PintaHusay

July 15, 2024 - As part of the 55th Foundation Celebration of Batangas City, the local government gave chances for young artists to showcase their remarkable talent in painting through the first ever PintaHusay: On the Spot Painting Competition with the theme "Pamanang Kinagisnan, Kulturang Pinagyayaman" held at Plaza Mabini on July 15, 2024.

Different schools from private and public institutions joined the competition including Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas. Julie Delgado and Melvin Ebora, both first year from Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and member of Artisans Guild accepted the challenge to represent the CLB in the said competition. Ebora is also a proud CLIMB member and artist.

They both underwent training with the guidance of CLB Artisans Guild Adviser and Vice President for Administration and Finance, Mr. Andrew Brian Deguito.

The competition was judged by well-known and award-winning artists in the Philippines and other countries including Mr. Abelardo “Bill” Perez, Mr. Loriel “Yelcast” Castillo and Mr. Virgilio Cuizon.

Judges gave messages to the young artists of Batangas and provided insights on how they can improve their skills in painting. All participants used acrylic paint in 18x24 inches canvas, paint palette and paint brush in a 4-hour time duration.

Paintings from the said competition will be exhibited in the Amphitheater of Plaza Mabini on July 22 and 23.

By; John Reyner De Guzman, Stephanie Hernandez, Rodel Fajilan, Baeron Antenor and Karl Adrian San Miguel