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NOVICE PUBLISHING14 B3 M. H. del Pilar St., San Nicolas, Pasig City 16000966-981-8528 | (02) 7000-0311novicemagazineph@gmail.comConnect with usE /noviceph | Q @novicemagazineph | D @novicemagph | M Novice MagazineGET FEATURED! Got awesome zines, artworks, and photos to share? Tag us on social media, use the hashtag #NoviceSpotlight or #NoviceZineZone, or email your best works to novicemagazineph@gmail.com and be featured on our online platforms.ON THE COVERSSky Cycling with Koinoboriby Jer Dee Art commission for Bikeary Bicycle Lifestyle Q @jer.deeK jerdee.studioOut of Focusby Jeremiah Mirasol E /tubigatpapelQ @tubigatpapelCREATIVE & MANAGING DIRECTORAllen Esteban CONTENT EDITORSFreniel AustriaEllaine Marie Laureta ONLINE & COMMUNICATIONS EDITORRebekah Antonette MuñozHEAD OF PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPSJoseph Mamuric Jr. ART DIRECTORLloyd ZapantaCOPY EDITORHazel BuctayonART EDITORMarc Oliver FernandezFILIPINO EDITORJoshua Mari LumberaLITERARY EDITORBrent Jericko NarcisoJUNIOR LITERARY EDITORJohn Rey Dave AquinoGRAPHIC ARTISTNinotchka ArreolaVIDEO EDITORJermaine Tulbo©2023 Novice. Published in the Philippines.No part of this issue may be reproduced in whole or part without permission from the team and contributing creatives.ISSN 2782-9723awesome team

featured creatives06 Albert Zedrick Dela Cruz08 André Manguba10 Carlorozy12 Cryzvown14 Czyrille Salazar16 ECHO MARAV18 Eru Uytiongco20 Erwincle Art22 funsize flyboy24 GALEON26 GarlicTheBread28 Gelo Zarsuelo 30 George Salazar32 Gigi Chan34 Humbly36 jcdelic38 Jeo40 Jer Dee42 Jeremiah Mirasol44 Jester Sato Nemeño46 Joshua Carajay48 Julius Angelo Deterala 50 Kellognuts52 Mark Constantine Inducil 54 Marlowe Art56 Meowinism58 MILK AND MEOW60 Miyu62 moonsparkx64 Nina Hidalgo66 PROFBANZAI68 R A C H70 Roves Solar 72 Sofia Andres74 Tee-Jay Vinarao76 wamza78 WELGot awesome artworks and photos to share? Tag us, use the hashtag #NoviceSpotlight, or email them to us at novicemagazineph@gmail.com and get featured on our social media platforms.

ALBERT ZEDRICK DELA CRUZAlbert is a type and brand designer and illustrator by trade, looking to make life feel better through his cra, eyes, and intuition. Originally a traditional artist, design was once a mere fascination in senior high school which he used to aid his school’s student publication. It became a serious topic for him to study alongside his degree in IT.The rise of Filipino type in 2020 encouraged him to also create his own with Tahan Grotesk and Tahan, with so much more on the way.y /albertzedrickQ @albertzedrickK albertzedrick.gumroad.comNOVICE SPOTLIGHT6

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ANDRÉ MANGUBAAndré Manguba is a college student and self-taught artist from Manila. Starting as a traditional artist, he always enjoyed drawing portraits in his beginner years. He later ventured into food art and tapped into digital art to expand his style. André doesn’t only draw portraits, he also incorporates concepts in his work. With his fondness for pop culture, he merges realism, fantasy, and storytelling to share a piece of his mind to the world—hoping to exude excitement and inspiration through art.Q D @heyheyandre_art @heyheyandre_artNOVICE SPOTLIGHT8

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Carlorozy Clemente is a freelance illustrator and a self-published comic illustrator. He is the author of the comic Era of the Kalaydoskowps and Darwin’s Association of Delicious Evilness. He works on shirt designs, character concepts, storyboards, and logo designs for a living. Recently, he also started the YouTube channel CARLOROZYLLUSTRATIONS where he documents illustration processes and other fields related to it.E /carlorozyllustrationsQ @carlorozyyM @illustrationsofcarlorozyCARLOROZYNOVICE SPOTLIGHT10

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CRYZVOWNCryzvown is a Pasay City-based artist who is interested with the bizarre and peculiar. He studies Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He likes to stray away from the “normal” and go to the uncanny side of things, by putting weird elements together, transforming the subject and add in the vibrant color palette, to get a funky, noisy, eldritch horror. E /cryzvownQ @cryzvownD @vowncryzNOVICE SPOTLIGHT12

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CZYRILLE SALAZARWith the combination of traditional techniques and surrealist savvy, up-and-coming artist Czyrille Salazar builds her own imaginary world creating narratives filled with exorbitant perspectives of portals played by whimsical characters, such as a quirky pig and a young girl as protagonists. Czyrille has successfully staged five group exhibitions and a two-man show since she had her first show last 2021.Q @czyrillesalazarFind Your Zen oil on canvas, 24” x 24” Goodnight from “Man Cave”Pink DreamsNOVICE SPOTLIGHT14

Come Back In A Year oil on canvas, 18” x 24”BATCH 2022CZYRILLE SALAZAR15

E C H O MARAVECHO is a Philippine-based artist taking up Fine Arts major in Visual Communication at the University of the East - Caloocan. A doodle artist, sculptor, animator, and painter, ECHO is an all-around visual communicator who is unafraid to experiment, explore, and expand the boundaries of his talent to fight for social change.ECHO has competed and won in several art-related contests including 54th Shell National Student Art Competition, 34th Gawad CCP, and Titus Doodle Contests, among others.E /MR.WONDER.EchoMaravQ @echomaravTumbang PresoAt The End of The MoonbowRose Colored HellNOVICE SPOTLIGHT16

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“I am a flexible artist specializing in both 2D and 3D design for games. My personal work consists of illustrations painted in psychedelic dream-like colors.”Q @orangesupergiant /orangesupergiantD @ninki_0ERU UYTIONGCONOVICE SPOTLIGHT18

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ERWINCLE ARTErwincle Art believes in the transformational power of art and its power to save lives and make the world a better place. He believes that art gives mankind an essential and irreplaceable cultural language in which to express and know itself. He also believes that art can transcend cultural and socio-economic barriers to foster understanding, mutual respect, and unity among disparate peoples. And lastly, he believes that these things are possible because he’s seen them happen through the power of his own art.E /erwinclemuralartsQ @erwincle.artK www.erwinclemuralarts.comNOVICE SPOTLIGHT20

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FUNSIZE FLYBOYfunsize flyboy or flyboy is an alter ego made by a Catanduanes-hailing artist to express and share his experiences as a closeted person through art. Finding safety in art, flyboy mainly paints queer, discreet, and intimate moments happening freely, away from conservative eyes. He always aims to induce nostalgia and convey strong emotions through warm and cold tones.E/funsizeflyboy Q D @funsizeflyboyour song (feat. #shaymin) my prom king forever (feat. #rowlet)meet me behind the mall (feat. #rowlet) head hot as summertime and he is sorry (feat. #sprigatito)NOVICE SPOTLIGHT22

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GALEONGaleon is a self-taught mixed media artist focusing on themes that revolve around emotions, feelings, mental health, and the like. Smol emotional sushi roll E /anjie.providoQ @_theonlygaleonM The Only GaleonTwo Windows and Sparrows mixed media on 7”x10” watercolor paper Layag mixed media on 2”x2” watercolor paper NOVICE SPOTLIGHT24

The Seed mixed media on 8.3”x11.7” watercolor paper Ginger mixed media on 12.7”x11.7” watercolor paper In The Ebb and Flow Down Tempus Memoirs mixed media on 7.5”x10” paper For Giving Me Butterflies mixed media on 9”x12” canvas BATCH 2022GALEON25

This is GarlicTheBread or you Can just call him Bread. He’s your 90s Bread-Boy who’s a HUGE garlic bread junkie (and all kinds of bread). He likes to make random things into something cool, mostly food stu that comes to life with his Japanese-themed aesthetic structures. He’s really into retro and nostalgic stu, so if you’re into that kind of vibe—Bread’s your guy!E /Garlic.TheBreadQ @garlic.thebreadD @GarlicTheBreadGARLICTHEBREADNOVICE SPOTLIGHT26

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Gelo Zarsuelo is a 22-year-old queer visual artist based in Kalibo, Aklan. His works revolve heavily around portraiture, human emotions, and sexuality. He usually paints using a mix of bold and muted colors and has a diverse knowledge of an array of art mediums. He is also consistently participating in art shows and exhibitions within the country. As a queer creative, he would like to use his art to highlight the stories and struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community.E /gelo.zrslQ @gelozarsueloWhen Love is Blue acrylic on canvas, 24” x 31”Warm Shade of Blue acrylic on paper, 12” x 16.5”Becoming a Man acrylic on canvas, 20” x 27”GELO ZARSUELO NOVICE SPOTLIGHT28

To be with you acrylic on canvas, 24” x 31” BATCH 2022GELO ZARSUELO 29

GEORGE SALAZARFilipino artist for hire specializing in high fantasy, dungeon crawler, and erotica themes.Q @_corpserNOVICE SPOTLIGHT30

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GIGI CHANGigi Chan is a digital artist based in Davao City. He draws a lot of retro nostalgic yaoi content. He has a comic entitled “Somewhere in My Past” which is available to read on Penlab.Q D @gigidrawerRICARDO: Ito na yata ang bagong umaga para sa atin. Victoria Plaza fountain, 1999you’re all i need, my love, my valentine a bopNOVICE SPOTLIGHT32

Bougainvilleas are so nostalgic that everyone has a memory of it when it comes to home Sayaw, sayaw, sumasayaw ang langitGood morning, yesterdayhanging garden of orchidsBATCH 2022GIGI CHAN33

HUMBLYBryan Antonio, aka Humbly, is a self-taught illustrator and toy maker born in 1987 and based in the Philippines.He started doing street art in 2012 with his original character. His inspirations are a mishmash of elements from past to present, 90s pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, comics, retro-futurism, and toys.His works have been exhibited around the Philippines and have been part of some group shows in Singapore, United States, London, Tokyo, Paris, and Shanghai.E /humblyQ @humbly.ph Q @aloudspacelabNOVICE SPOTLIGHT34

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JCDELICManila-based illustrator and architect, jcdelic has been honing his passion in painting for the last couple of years. His use of minimal colors allows him to challenge his abilities and imagination on how to use them holistically. Taking inspiration from his experiences and from the media he consumes, he aims to convey relatable emotions, focusing on tender scenes of daily life.E /illustrationsbyjclo Q @jcdelicsilent stringsnothing’s realNOVICE SPOTLIGHT36

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“Hi! I’m Jeo. I’m a watercolor and multimedia artist from Albay. I create colorful, whimsical, and dreamy paintings that speak to its viewers, letting them find and create multiple meanings of it for themselves. The meaning of any painting I do will depend on what the viewer thinks it is and on how they relate to it.”E /jeoblrd.artQ @jeoblrdAttractionFrom WithinBetta CoeeJEONOVICE SPOTLIGHT38

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JER DEEJer Dee is a creator and DJ based in Manila, Philippines. He has various collaborations under his belt—most notably with Nike, CNN Life, Butterboy, and Prince and Minty Fresh of Drag Race PH. As a DJ, he also plays regularly in various bars in Poblacion and BGC.Q @jer.deeK jerdee.studioWrong Incantation! Your neighborhood pastry boysHeatwaveNOVICE SPOTLIGHT40

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JEREMIAH MIRASOL“A freelance visual artist since 2017. I took up multimedia arts at the Asia Pacific College. Most of my works are watercolor and digital arts that are mostly into pop and bright colors, sometimes have a darker approach, and some doodles to distinguish the style. Lately, I have been exploring dierent styles and approaches to my works and still a work in progress to consider.”E /tubigatpapelQ @tubigatpapelNOVICE SPOTLIGHT42

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JESTER S A T O NEMEÑO“Heωooo! I’m Jester Sato Nemeño, I also go by Jesterclown, my artist and alter ego name. Ako ay isang 20-year-old Cebuano visual artist. Nagsimula akong magdrawing noong three years old ako hanggang sa naging hobby ko na ito. Kadalasan ang mga gawa ko ay inspired sa medieval art. I really like how drawings and paintings back then showcase shapes and details. I like surrealism, fashion, and pastel or colors that are not so vibrant, which are very evident in my works. ”E /jester.nemeno Q @jesterclowwnNOVICE SPOTLIGHT44

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JOSHUA CARAJAY“I am Joshua Carajay, a self-taught visual artist from Alcala, Pangasinan. My everyday experience and perspective in life are what inspire my work. I use acrylic and oil paints for my paintings, and I learned to push myself through art and experiment with dierent mediums. I specialize in both 2D and 3D art forms. Trusting the process is what I believe in, achieving a masterpiece because I do not just create it. I’m learning through it.”E /joshua.carajayQ @likhanijoshuaM Joshua Carajayself portrait watercolorChiaroscuro Painting oil on 17”×25” canvasNOVICE SPOTLIGHT46

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JULIUS ANGELO DETERALA Julius Deterala is an architecture student and a visual artist from Bulan, Sorsogon. His works are based solely on his emotions, observations, experiences, and social commentaries. His subjects oen portray a person with a “yellow smiley mask” which he uses to express his emotions and to make his viewers focus more on the message of his works.E /jdeteralartQ @art.juliusM Julius Deterala#YearoheTiger acrylic on paperFeel Safe acrylic on 11.8” diameter canvasNOVICE SPOTLIGHT48

Untitled acrylic on 12” x 12” canvasUntitled acrylic on paperMaiden in Red acrylic on cardboard Starry Night X Mayon VolcanoBATCH 2022JULIUS ANGELO DETERALA49

Kellognuts is a twenty-something-year-old artist from Iloilo who loves making detailed illustrations of cozy places and people doing what they love the most. A firm believer in finding comfort in the smaller things in life, she also enjoys baking, crocheting, bicycling, and playing with her two dogs. She is currently majoring in Computer Science while working as a freelance illustrator on the side.Q D @kellognutsbathroombaking cookiesThe All-Knowing TreeKELLOGNUTSNOVICE SPOTLIGHT50

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MARK CONSTANTINE INDUCIL Mark Constantine Inducil is a Filipino-Australian visual artist based in Melbourne, Australia. He studied graphic design & film and has worked in the creative industry for over 20 years.Mark’s distinctively vivid and textured renders attempt to capture memories, childhood experiences and past traumas. Influenced by cinema, philosophy and psychology, his works display compelling landscapes and portraiture that feature the use of fragmented forms which represents humanity’s evolving psychological states and explores its internal realities.Mark’s works have been exhibited in Melbourne, Miami, Beijing, Moscow and the UK.Q D @markinducilNOVICE SPOTLIGHT52

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MARLOWE ART“I’m Marlowe Niñal III, aka Marlowe Art. My artwork focuses on portraits and K-pop serves as a source of inspiration for me. The majority of my artworks are fan art of TWICE, a K-pop girl group, but I also create non-K-pop artworks. I also do art for a living.”Q @marlowe_artD @art_marloweNOVICE SPOTLIGHT54

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MEOWINISMMeowinism is a Bulacan-based visual artist. His style is a fusion of surrealism and lowbrow art mixed with hints of old botanical illustration-ish vibe. Flora and fauna are the most evident elements in his body of work. It usually depicts and tackles life symbolisms, its depth, and its meaning with a playful take. His most preferred medium is ink on paper but he also makes watercolor, acrylic, and digital drawings on occasionsQ @meowinismNOVICE SPOTLIGHT56

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MILK AND MEOWMILK AND MEOW is a local stationery brand with a purpose. The project FOR CATS, BY CATS was set in motion to help the strays and give delight to ailurophiles and kawaii enthusiasts alike.E @/milkandmeowQ @milk.and.meow K milkandmeow.comNOVICE SPOTLIGHT58

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MIYUMiyu is an artist who creates comics about her experiences as a queer and neurodivergent Muslim woman. She hopes to contribute to breaking the prejudices that minority folks face in their day-to-day lives.E /miyunnaiiseQ D @vimiyuiNOVICE SPOTLIGHT60

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Vernon Luna is a multimedia artist who works across music, art, and fashion. His art is an arul maximalist celebration of the old and the new—the future, a continuous exploration with human feeling of nostalgia and vivid imagery.Q @moonsparkxkapitanahormonal rageillustration for caprisongs by FKA twigsMOONSPARKXNOVICE SPOTLIGHT62

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NINA HIDALGOE /ninathidalgominiarts Q @ninathidalgoPhilippine-based miniaturist Nina Hidalgo has been painting in tiny journals and canvases since 2018. Initially a modern calligrapher, Nina incorporated her watercolor skills with her fondness for miniatures bringing about a perfect combination of her two passions. Nina’s progress into miniature painting allowed her to encourage enthusiasts to continue making art no matter how small.NOVICE SPOTLIGHT64

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“I’m a part-Japanese illustrator currently living in Japan. I used to paint but the politics of the gallery scene wasn’t my cup of tea so I retreated to illustrating. Nowadays, the main inspirations for my artworks are street fashion, pro wrestling, and some erotica.”Q @profbanzai_ryoPROFBANZAINOVICE SPOTLIGHT66

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R A C HR A C H is a multimedia artist who focuses more on graphic design and illustration. Their artworks feature maximalist design with vibrant colors. Most of their works are inspired by wild imaginary characters, worlds, and comic books.E Rach CruzQ D @rachandhisartNOVICE SPOTLIGHT68

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ROVES SOLAR “I am Roves Solar, a visual artist. Mostly, my works are contemporary portraits and figures where I can explore and express varieties of human emotions as well convey a story or a message. As of the moment, I have been exploring and honing my skills in painting using acrylic paints. I’ve been part of several group art exhibits and nationwide online exhibits. I am also a current member of YLOCOntempotaryo Artist Collective, an art group for Ilocano artists.”Q @roves.solrOG Muse acrylic on canvas, 12” x 12”Sila Sila (They/Them) acrylic on canvas panel, 9” x 12” Reference photo by Leslie Zhang JiaChengAndrogynous ; Anomalous acrylic on canvas panel, 8” x 10”Big Girls Don’t Cry mixed media (acrylic and threads) on 12” x 14” canvasPortrait Of A Lady acrylic on 8” x 11.5” canvas sheetNOVICE SPOTLIGHT70

Babae Ang Kinabukasan acrylic on 11” x 13” canvas sheetManghahabi (Weaver) mixed media (graphite pencils and color pencils) on 9”x12” canson paperBayang Sinilangan, Aahon Ka mula sa Laylayan mixed media (graphite pencils, color pencils, threads) on 9”x12” Strathmore 200 series paperab·er·rant acrylic on 8” x 11.5” canvasBATCH 2022ROVES SOLAR 71

SOFIA ANDRES“I’m Sofia Andres, 18, and I create mixed media works of things I enjoy. My art tends to be more on the experimental side and oentimes playing around with the concept of childhood nostalgia.”Q D @serdnaaifosNOVICE SPOTLIGHT72

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TEE-JAY VINARAOTee-Jay Vinarao is a Filipino graphic and type designer and an illustrator based in Tuguegarao City. His art is influenced by chrome and dynamic works of typography that use expressive lettering and vibrant colors. With a graphic design background, his artwork ranges from posters, infographics, and PowerPoint presentations. He isn’t a one-trick pony and he doesn’t limit himself to a single art form. Rather, he’s an all-arounder who prefers to be able to adapt and experiment.Q @tibakla D @T33J4YK tibakla.gumroad.comNOVICE SPOTLIGHT74

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WAMZAFormer child, residing in Cebu.“I used to work as a full-time graphic designer but I want to spend more time being an artist. Although solving design problems is just as fun, there’s something more satisfying about expressing your own creativity without worrying if it’ll work or if it communicates the right message, because, sometimes, it doesn’t have to make sense. The majority of my works are inspired by childhood memories and experiences, including anime and cartoons I used to watch growing up.”y /wamza_creativeQ @wamza_K lynkfire.com/WAMZAnew normal nomad“plete, palihog ko please”NOVICE SPOTLIGHT76

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WEL“I’m Reuel James Medrano, the artist behind Art of James. I do abstract and charcoal paintings, graphic designs, flower arrangements (specifically minimalist bouquets), and what I really love doing most, miniature portraits. Still, I’m trying and experimenting with dierent mediums to find my own art style, and I do believe that as long as you are passionate about what you are doing, nothing will stop you from achieving your goal! Tuloy lang tayo sa paglikha!”E Art of JamesQ @art.of.jamezNOVICE SPOTLIGHT78

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