ED BAESA


Born in Hagonoy, Bulacan.  A self-taught artist with minimal fine arts training.  His dexterity was honed when he worked as a movie poster advertising artist.  Movie posters as an art form were a dominant fixture in Manila 's skyline before. Exhibits include those at the National Museum (portraits); Manila Artist Group:  Art Channels Kapwa Pilipino; the FEATI University Art Gallery and the Manila Nikko Hotel Gallery. Essentially a portrait artist, but excels as well in oils, charcoals and pastels. Conducts painting lessons for residents of Metro Manila 's exclusive villages who also collect his paintings. Featured works in this website include paintings of colorful nipa huts, anthuriums and orchids.