Carol is an accomplished watercolorist & oil painter. She began painting in Chinese Brush in the 80’s under the tutelage of Master Hau Chiok, an awarded & recognized Master of the Chinese Brush Lingnan Style by the People’s Republic of China.

In 2015, Carol joined the class of Maestro Fidel Sarmiento, President of the Art Association of the Philippines for several decades now. She opted to focus on portrait painting in oil. She has since then painted the portraits of the 16 Philippine Presidents & the portraits of former First Lady Imelda Marcos. She has also exhibited her works extensively here & abroad.

Currently, Carol continues to paint figures of women & girls as well as floral portraits.

Originally a tattoo artist, he was referred by a friend to develop his creativity by joining Arts Association of the Philippines. Robert started with AAP in 2001 as a volunteer and a canvas maker and pursued painting the following year. From then on, he joined art competitions of the organization and became protégé of the President Mr. Fidel Sarmiento. Eleven years after he joined, he had his first break to showcase his work with other artists abroad in “Young Art Philippines 2009 “Euro Tour (8 cities). His expertise subjects are still life baskets, jars, fruit and flowers to name a few. He also accepts commission work to figurative painting.

He has been receiving awards since 2006 and his works are published in coffee table books and magazines. He also conducts art workshops in schools and provinces. Robert has been teaching with Mr. Fidel as an assistant instructor for more than six (6) years at Sunshine Place. Robert Has been painting for more than 25 years.