Maria Brenda Aranas Tenk

Maria Brenda Aranas aka B10K is a talented Filipino watercolor artist hailing from Talisay City, Negros Occidental. With an unmistakably unique style, she utilizes watercolor as her primary medium, bringing life and vibrancy to her artwork.

Brenda's distinctive brushstrokes, bold color choices, and intricate patterns reflect her joyful and fearless approach to life. Her work often captures scenes from her surroundings, portraying local farmers planting rice, fish in baskets, chickens grazing, carabaos wallowing, and people riding in jeepneys. Through her art, she celebrates the beauty of daily life in the Philippines.

**Artistic Journey**

Brenda's artistic journey began in the idyllic setting of her childhood farm, where the cows, fish, vibrant flowers, and hardworking farmers inspired her creativity. Guided by her father as her mentor, she nurtured her passion for painting from a young age.

Over the years, Brenda honed her skills while living in diverse countries such as Malaysia, Bangkok, Indonesia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Damascus. These experiences immersed her in different cultures and artistic techniques, allowing her to refine her style and develop a unique artistic voice. The 29 years spent abroad significantly contributed ...

St. Scholasticas College 1979
BSCE Marketing/ BA Psychology

LOCAL EVENT EXHIBITIONS

2021
• Philippine Fauna Art Society, Haring Ibon_The Temptress, June
• Philippine Botanical Ast Society, May
• Babae Sino Ka Part 5, Freedom Art Society, March
• 1st Online PGW Exhibition , Kwento at Kulay January
o Top 50 Best Painting Award
2020
• Gallery Genesis, Kulay sa Tubig, October
• Gateway Gallery, April
• Teepees Bistro, March
• Babae Sino Ka, Part 3, March
Fernando Sena Bldg, QC

• 1st Metromanila Arts Summit
• Tampisaw
Bacolod City

• Got Heart Gallery Exhibition, QC
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2019
• Babae Sino Ka,
Fernando Sena Bldg, QC

• Got Heart Gallery Exhibition
• UP Fine Arts Exhibition





2018
• 2nd Narrative of Colors,
Govt. Service Insurance System,
Metromanila
2018
• 1st indigenous People Watercolor Painting Exhibition
Government Service Insurance System
Metromalia
2018

• Babae Sino Ka Part 2 Women's Exhibition
2018
• Art for a Cause,
Zonta Charity Event, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metromanila
2018
• Art on the Road
Davao, Mindanao
2018
• Tagpuan
University of the Philippines
Quezon City, Metromanila
2018





INTERNATIONAL EVENT EXHIBITIONS
2021

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• IWS Vietnam Invitational / HoChiMinh Fine Arts Asso & Tequila Gallery, October
• The Watercolor Biennial in Thessaloniki, Greece,...