Erika, born and raised in the Philippines, is an incoming first-year student at Amherst College, Massachusetts. With a passion for art cultivated since childhood, she intends to complement her STEM major by immersing herself in a variety of art courses. While oil remains her preferred medium, Erika also explores ink, charcoal, and watercolor. Her artistic focus revolves around creating vibrant impressionist paintings, often featuring women as the central subject. As an emerging artist, Erika has already made appearances in literary magazines such as the Cosmic Daffodil Journal and Ambrosia Zine.
WHISHERKS AND BLISS
march 24, 2024This artwork pays homage to my dearly beloved feline friends—Barda, Toothless, Pawie, and Klee—alongside the crafty neighborhood cats who shamelessly snatch my cats' meals, resulting in a slightly lighter family wallet (not that my mom and I are complaining, and not that my cats are complaining either because they aren't selfish towards their fellow felines anyway). Here's to all cats and the humans who adore them!
Erika, born and raised in the Philippines, is an incoming first-year student at Amherst College, Massachusetts. With a passion for art cultivated since childhood, she intends to complement her STEM major by immersing herself in a variety of art courses. While oil remains her preferred medium, Erika also explores ink, charcoal, and watercolor. Her artistic focus revolves around creating vibrant impressionist paintings, often featuring women as the central subject. As an emerging artist, Erika has already made appearances in literary magazines such as the Cosmic Daffodil Journal and Ambrosia Zine.