HERODION L. LOVINO

Born in Davao of Cebuano parentage.  A self-taught artist, whose style has been inspired by both Amorsolo and Botong Francisco.
Won awards in exhibits sponsored by the British Art Foundation.  Had his one-man shows at the Holiday Inn Manila, National Museum,  EDSA Shangrila Plaza, San Pablo Medical Center, Philippine General Hospital and at the Manila Peninsula.  Group shows at the Philamlife Art center, Asiatic Art Gallery and at Victoria Plaza Hotel. His works are found in the collections of former CB Gov. Gabby Singson, former PAL President Roman Cruz, Westmont Bank, Global Bank and at the PNB Escolta Lobby. He is also collected by corporate art investors. He has been commissioned to do works for foreign collectors like Henry Wee, Australian journalist Jack Paghaso, and Bow Horlin. His works were included in the book published by the Mariposa Foundation under a section titled: "The World of Lovino in Idiomism -- A Symbol of Philippine Art." Lovino excels in oil and his subjects depict the Filipina caring for her baby or at work -- mostly with fruits, flowers, plants and doves.