Diana B. Santos
Visual Artist ◦ Freelancer ◦ Content Creator
Hey, I'm Diana! I love painting portraits and weaving small stories through my artwork.
Movies and books have been a lifelong inspiration for me. It was through watching anime during my childhood days that I first fell in love with drawing, as their rich storytelling fueled my curiosity to create something.
In 2014, I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Painting from Far Eastern University. Throughout my journey, I've been drawn to the world of digital painting since my high school days. Our curriculum offered a flexible blend of design and art, which allowed me to gain valuable knowledge and experience the fulfillment of participating in multiple exhibitions and winning awards in Manila.
I also graduated from the Fashion Institute of the Philippines. I showcased my skills at our school's Runway Collection during the Manila Fashion Festival. From pattern making to painting and sewing each piece. When I'm not entranced by brushes and colors, you can catch me streaming games on Facebook @eizu23
Feel free to reach out, collaborate, or simply connect with me. Cheers!
Diana B. Santos
Born 1991, Olongapo, Philippines
Lives and works in Subic, Zambales
EDUCATION
2010 - 2014 | FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY MANILA
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, MAJOR IN PAINTING CUM LAUDE HONOR
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, MAJOR IN PAINTING CUM LAUDE HONOR
2010 - 2015 | FASHION INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES
ART EXHIBITS AND AWARDS
2023 If I Were in Your Shoes, Marikina, Manila (Sep)
2023 Dahuyo, SM Central, Olongapo (June)
2023 Dahuyo, SM Central, Olongapo (June)
2023 Pandegka, SM Central, Olongapo (March)
2023 Alab Sining, SM Central, Olongapo (February)
2022 Central Luzon Art Fair, Bulwagan ng Kanlahi, Tarlac (October)
2019 FEU Alumni Group Exhibit (February)
2018 Women in Heritage: An Ode to Cultural Heritage through the Eyes of FIlipina Artists, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila (June)
2018 Colors of September, KASIBULAN, Cadiz Art Gallery, Pasig, Manila (Sep)
2018 Literary Pieces Group Exhibit, NCCA, Intramuros, Manila
2018 Subic Sailing Commodores' Cup Regatta, The Lighthouse Marina Resort, SBMA (April)
2017 Art For a Cause Group Exhibit, Sining Kamalig, Manila (April)
2015 Runway Grad Show at Manila Fashion Festival featuring my handpainted garments all sewn by me. Proud Graduate of the Fashion Institute of the Philippines.
2014 Gedichte Group Exhibit, Sining Kamalig, Manila
2014 Bhinhi Group Exhibit, VOCAS, Baguio
2014 MANA Group Exhibit, Galeria de Las Islas, Intramuros, Manila
2013 JAV Talent Unlimited Foundation Painting Competition Finalist, Exhibited at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Featured in Bravo Filipino Magazine Volume 2 No. 7, Intramuros, Manila
2012 PNOC Finalist, Exhibited at the PNOC Building, Bonifacio Global City, Rizal
2011 FEU-IARFA (Far Eastern University - Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts) Art Exhibit, FEU Campus, Manila
AWARDS
2013 JAV Talent Unlimited Foundation Painting Competition Finalist, Exhibited at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Featured in Bravo Filipino Magazine Volume 2 No. 7, Intramuros, Manila
2012 PNOC Finalist, Exhibited at the PNOC Building, Bonifacio Global City, Rizal
art fairs & OTHER EVENTS
2018
June, Solo Art Booth for Father's Day at Ayala Harbor Point Mall, SBMA
March, Judge of Project Hope, Olongapo City
March, Pasasalamat Music & Food Festival, Subic Water, SMBA
March, YOICON, Manila
April, Art in the Park, Makati
April, KASIBULAN Art Jam sponsored by NCCA, Intramuros, Manila
April, Art Instructor, YMCA Olongapo City
May, Guhit Pinas Olongapo Meetup coordinator
May, Guhit Pinas Annual Convention - GPANC4 Exhibitor Seller
March, Judge of Project Hope, Olongapo City
March, Pasasalamat Music & Food Festival, Subic Water, SMBA
March, YOICON, Manila
April, Art in the Park, Makati
April, KASIBULAN Art Jam sponsored by NCCA, Intramuros, Manila
April, Art Instructor, YMCA Olongapo City
May, Guhit Pinas Olongapo Meetup coordinator
May, Guhit Pinas Annual Convention - GPANC4 Exhibitor Seller
2017
Feb, Otaku Expo, Manila
Mar, YOICON, Manila
Apr, Art in the Park, Makati
Apr, Ozine Fest, Manila
May, GPANC, Manila
Sep, The Craft Central BDAY at Greenbelt, Makati
Oct Cosmania
Nov, Danganronpa Group Zine
Mar, YOICON, Manila
Apr, Art in the Park, Makati
Apr, Ozine Fest, Manila
May, GPANC, Manila
Sep, The Craft Central BDAY at Greenbelt, Makati
Oct Cosmania
Nov, Danganronpa Group Zine
other awards
2009-2010 Leadership Award, University of Santo Tomas – (NSTP)
2007 9th Place Regional Competition - Photo Journalism
2007 9th Place Regional Competition - Photo Journalism
OJT/ Internship - Summer 2013
Our class illustrated a book project for a company as part of our OJT. I painted various canvases with my own concept related to the subject matter of the book.
I also did an additional OJT and became an Art Teacher during the summer at Far Eastern University.
It was fun teaching children. And we had an exhibit by the end of the workshop.
Our class illustrated a book project for a company as part of our OJT. I painted various canvases with my own concept related to the subject matter of the book.
I also did an additional OJT and became an Art Teacher during the summer at Far Eastern University.
It was fun teaching children. And we had an exhibit by the end of the workshop.
PREVIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
2012 Circle Magazine - Layout Artist
2010 FEUCSO - Far Eastern University Central Student Organization. | I'm a committee member, as a Graphic Artist.
2012 Circle Magazine - Layout Artist
2010 FEUCSO - Far Eastern University Central Student Organization. | I'm a committee member, as a Graphic Artist.
SHORT COURSES
2006 Journalism, Olongapo City National High School
2005 Learned Swimming Lessons, YMCA, Olongapo City
2006 Journalism, Olongapo City National High School
2005 Learned Swimming Lessons, YMCA, Olongapo City
Freelance Artist
Self-employed | Jan 2008 - present
Visual Artist/ Painter
Participant in various art exhibits
Art Workshop Instructor
Photography
Convention exhibitor and artist alley seller
A judge in creative competitions
Visual Artist/ Painter
Participant in various art exhibits
Art Workshop Instructor
Photography
Convention exhibitor and artist alley seller
A judge in creative competitions
Art Instructor
JUL 2018 - NOV2018 | Learning circle school
may 2018 - DEC 2018 | GAV Arts and Entertainment Management
APR 2018 - may 2018 | YMCA OLONGAPO CITY
jul 2013 - mar 2014 | Virlanie Foundation PH
mar 2011 - apr 2011 | Bert Lozada swim school as a swimming instructor
I've learned a lot about teaching correctly and being patient
may 2018 - DEC 2018 | GAV Arts and Entertainment Management
APR 2018 - may 2018 | YMCA OLONGAPO CITY
jul 2013 - mar 2014 | Virlanie Foundation PH
mar 2011 - apr 2011 | Bert Lozada swim school as a swimming instructor
I've learned a lot about teaching correctly and being patient
Organizations
KASIBULAN - CORE MEMBER and Secretary. Kababaihan sa Sining at Bagong Sibol na Kamalayan Women's Art Group
KASIBULAN - 2023 Board Secretary
Artist in Resonance - Member
GUHIT PINAS OLONGAPO CHAPTER - ADMIN MEMBER
PINOY LINK - ADMIN MEMBER
KASIBULAN - 2023 Board Secretary
Artist in Resonance - Member
GUHIT PINAS OLONGAPO CHAPTER - ADMIN MEMBER
PINOY LINK - ADMIN MEMBER
Contact Me
Thank you! Will reply in 2-5 days - Diana