Arn’s Mural, Tippi’s launch, etc
If you were in Megamall recently, you might have chanced upon this 6 ft x 4 ft mural of Level-Up’s new game RF Online in the basement, next to Netopia. Uhm, I’m not a gamer so why am I posting it? Because my Arn illustrated it so am being a proud wifey. (: Hope you get to see it before they take it down.
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And for us QC dwellers, here’s yet another reason to visit Megamall – particularly the Cinderella boutique. Our dear fashionable friend Tippi‘s designs are now available (along with four other young designers) at a section called Createur ala Mode. If you think what she’s wearing is proof enough that she can make unique, funky and functional clothes, please do swing by and check out the Pret-a-Party and Lounge Lizard lines. More pics from the launch are here.
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I recently told Itchyworms‘ Kelvin and Jugs that they should’ve been part of Ultraelectromagneticjam because I think they would’ve done justice to the Eheads’ music (unlike … a few other performers who were, i.m.h.o., kinda miscast in the album), being excellent musicians and most importantly, huge fans themselves. Sayang…
But on a brighter note, it seems that their brave new album has reached the ears of real Noontime Show folk. Read Jim Paredes‘ letter to the ‘Worms. (via Chino’s journal).
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Did you read it? If you’ve given up on watching local TV like Arn and I – and apparently the Worms and their audience – have, let’s just hope that they, the showbiz people – or at least the few, true artists in that world – do go back to who they were in the first place (as Mr. Jim wrote himself): “artists with messages to convey and not artistas who are second guessing what the masa wants to hear”. Kudos to the ‘Worms for reminding them (and bravo to their gals too – hi Nix and Jen!)
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And last but not the least, before I go back to “all work, no blog” mode, ask yourself this question: Is producing a Filipino version of a foreign trend your idea of creativity? Do you use a “peg?” Read the rest here.
Thank you, Rome, for writing this article. May we all strive to be original in everything we do.
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..and what was just a world is a star. 
... this wonderful feeling? 
Dec 6th 2005
now im hooked in your blog for creative updates. yey!
the mural on the lower ground floor of megamall really catches attention (being a daily stroller in the mall). i just wonder whose wall is that. maybe its a new development in in-store mall ads.
kudos to ur husband!
Dec 7th 2005
Uy talaga? Thanks for visiting again, Yomz! I think the wall space was bought by level-Up games
Dec 7th 2005
Hi, Ms. Cynthia, we met (sort of) at the Komikon. We were Paparazzi together. Got Arnold to sign my books. Need your Wedding-themed shirts to give away this Christmas (uh-oh). Do u have them in stock here or am I doomed to give out fruitcake?
Dec 7th 2005
Thought there was a word limit. So I didn’t mention that you are my favorite graphic designer and thank you, thank you, thank you and help me, please, please when I should have.
Dec 8th 2005
Hi Jinky! I remember you
Glad we met at the Komikon. Aww thanks so much for your kind words too, that truly made my day 
The shirts are only available via CafePress eh, soo sorry, may shipping charges pa yun. 
Maybe someday I can have stuff on hand… thanks again ha? Keep in touch!
Dec 8th 2005
it’s funny, i had a coversation with some friends a few weeks ago that we should become anti-peg, because what happens is the people we show the peg to end up making it look like a copy, when we just want something approximating the look.
Dec 8th 2005
Hi Monra! Exactly! Kaya di umaasenso Pilipinas eh, hehe. Arn and I are really tired of clients showing us “pegs” or how they want stuff to look like. What we do is we tell them na lang, “uhmm, can we come up with something first? Then just tell us if you like it or not.”
Dec 10th 2005
Great stuff, Keeps me coming back to your website! Bring it on!
Dec 13th 2005
I did notice the mural last Saturday, when we were there, and I dropped by Netopia.
My congratulations to Arn!
Jan 18th 2006
whoaa!!
Arre art pala yun nasa wall !
astig !!!!!
magpapa pic din ako hahahahah