KELABIT BEADS

MORNING IN BORNEO

I am posting Morning In Borneo as it emerges.

Today I was happy with the way the cool and peaceful morning is emerging

PUPPY THOUGHTS ON FAMILY

Why do I love you so much
Eventhough you look so different?
Why do I feel so close to you
Eventhough you are not my brother?
Why do I know for sure
I have my father here
Eventhough my father left
And I see him no more
Why do I hear your voice
Eventhough I can't touch you?

LEGENDARY HERO

This my painting of AGAN TADUN ,

A Kelabit Legend.

He was a paramount chief who was super successful

Many say this painting is ambiguous.

It could be a lady or a man.

How right!!!

This goes to show that men and women can be leaders.

So it looks like this is a real MODERN LEGEND

The medium is batik.

It is a process that involves waxing and using dye paints.

I have been a batik artist for many years

But recently I have ventured to acrylic

My clients seem to like my paintings in batik, acrylic and crayon.

What is important are the feelings and the vision they convey.

What does this paintings say to you?

MISTY WATER

This is the painting that marks a transformation in my life.

It shows a Misty Waterfall with light coming from above.

Many say they feel serene looking at this painting.

I feel a sense of recognition.

I mean I can see the point at which I changed.

The swirls on the left are fresh and lovely

That was me before I gave my life to Jesus.

Then these is the centre of MISTY WATER

And the misty feeling on the right

That is me when I felt washed and light

After I gave myself of Jesus.

THE JOURNEY

The journey begins today.

Yet it really began many many years ago.

I had a dream

To enjoy myself in painting

And that's what I am doing right now.

There are so many pictures in me

And there are not enough canvases it seems

I will share my paintings with you

As they unfold

I am posting a picture of my new painting

"Morning In Borneo"

It is still emerging.

Ponder with me as I work on this painting

Do contact me at mikailchistiano@gmail.com

013 837 0568

My country code is 06 Malaysia.

I am looking for an agent to market my paintings

Would you be interested in this adventure?