Personal

1. Where are you studying? What course and year?

I’m studying in De La Salle University-Manila, a sophomore, taking up Organizational Communication & Business Management but shifting to Advertising, if I pass the quali.

2. What’s your height?

5’3”

3. What’s your nationality?

I am 100% Chinese by blood but Filipino by nationality.

4. When did you start blogging?

I started blogging last 2006 and moved to Tumblr last June 2010.

5. What are your other interests other than drawing and taking photos?

I love a lot of art forms. I love music and I play the guitar. I also have a thing for scrapbooking and I like collecting notebooks and stationery. Occasionally I do some writing and reading books. Last but not least I love to travel.

Art-related

1. What do you use for drawing?

I use a Uni Pin fineliner (0.8) and Prang watercolors for my artworks. At times I also use Staedtler pens and markers.

2. What’s h.e.a.r.t.? What products do you sell?

H.e.a.r.t. is a small project of mine - a mini business if you may call it. I sell handpainted bags and pouches. More information at http://facebook.com/heartbyabbey.

3. What materials do you use for painting your bags (h.e.a.r.t.)?

Fabric paint, since the bags are made of canvas fabric.

4. What is your camera model and lens?

My camera is a Canon EOS 500D with 18-55mm kit lens.

5. Where do you get your inspiration for your art/bags?

Everywhere - online (weheartit, deviantART, fashion/style and art blogs etc), magazines, boutique stores, nature, and other artists. I like to go out a lot and explore because it stimulates my mind to get creative.

6. How do you make your photos look vintage?

I post process it in Adobe Photoshop CS3, mostly by saturating the color and adding fill layers. It depends on my taste though - I prefer a dull shade to my photos.

Where did you get your…

1. Keep Calm and Carry On planner?

Amazon.com then my cousin brought it here from the US.

2. Domo Kun wallet?

A random sidewalk store in Taiwan.

3. Project 365 notebook?

My friend gave it to me.

4. Longchamp bag?

I got it as a gift from Hong Kong.