"Plein Air: Looming Rain" Painting

GIEWARD J. HULAGNO, Watercolorists, was born in Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula and graduated from Western Mindanao State University with a Computer Science degree, where he was already earnings recognition in various art competitions. His key interest is to travel around places to capture the spirit of the countryside and rural scenes. Not sticking to a singular content, he has painted landscapes, cityscapes, still life and social realism in his preferred medium of watercolor. Despite the recognition he has earned, he remains humble and demonstrates altruistics undertakings by sharing his gift in painting with art enthusiast and fellow artists. AWARDS: 2022 BEST IN ABSTRACT REPRESENTATION, CONSOLATION PRIZE, Zamsureco 1 Painting Competition 2019 THIRD PLACE, 67th Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur Visual Arts Painting Competition 2019 HONORABLE MENTION, IWS-PH PGW "Narrative of Color 2" 3rd GSIS National Watercolor Exhibition 2016 THIRD PLACE, EVM Art 2016 International Art Contest Abstract Painting 2016 TOP 20, IWS Serbia "4th International Watercolor Biennial of Gallery A" Belgrade 2015 THIRD PRIZE WINNER, “Magkausa Magkauyon, Kalambuan Magpadayun” Province of Lanao del Norte Painting Competition 2014 FIRST PLACE, WMSU Palaro 2014 On-The-Spot Painting Competition 2013 PEOPLES CHOICE, “Life of Dr. Jose Rizal in Europe” International Painting Competition 2013 JURORS CHOICE, “Life of Dr. Jose Rizal in Europe” International Painting Competition 2013 RUNNER – UP, “Lakbay Tagumpay” Everyone’s Vision Petron National Student Painting Competition (watercolor category) 2013 SEMI-FINALIST, Metrobank Art and Design Excellence National Competition 2013 FIRST PLACE, WMSU Palaro 2013 On-The-Spot Painting Competition 2013 SECOND PLACE, On-The-Spot Interaction Mural Painting Competition NCCA - Philippine Visual Arts Congress - Mindanao 2012 SEMI-FINALIST, Metrobank Arts and Design Excellence National Arts Competition 2012 GRAND PRIZE WINNER, “Lanao Del Norte Vision for 2020” Province of Lanao del Norte Painting Competition 2011 SECOND PRIZE WINNER, “Harvest” ECCA-AAP Annual Art National Painting Competition 2010 THIRD PRIZE WINNER, “The Role of the Philippine Air Force in Philippine History” PAF-Art Association of the Philippines Painting Competition (student category) 2008 SEMIFINALIST, ARTPetron 8 National Student Art Competition 2007 SEMIFINALIST, ARTPetron 7 National Student Art Competition