Mariang Makiling, The Mountain Spirit

Yay favourite character! So, who's your favourite Greek mythology character (or any mythology, really)? :P

From Filipino mythology!

when you’re a Mahinhin at Masunuring Dalagita™ but you’re late for the 7am mass and you can practically hear your grandmother chewing you out

Maria Cacao, Maria Sinukuan and Maria Makiling

I realized I’ve never posted a full-body draft of these clothes before *o*

Binibining Philippines 2022 National Costume Contest- Laguna

Maria ng Makiling is a breathtakingly beautiful deity in Laguna that protects the animals, forest, and the crops that surround it. With the help of the youth in Laguna, the elements in this costume incorporate the different culture and traditions of Laguna. Through the modern interpretation of this costume, we hope to relive the legend that accords honor to the majestic province of Laguna.

Hey guys! This is the title page of a 6 page mini-comic for the awesome Amanda Scurti’s new fantasy Earth-themed anthology TERRESTRIAL. It’s loosely based off the Filipino mythological figure, Mariang Sinukuan. I’ve been wanting to do something with her for awhile, so I was really excited about the anthology’s theme. You can pre-order it here, before it debuts at SPX in September. Check out all the other wonderful contributors!! It’s a mind-blowing list. Thank you again Amanda for inviting me. :)

Here’s my updated Pinoy inspired Cinderella and this time with her Doña Victorina-ish step mom. this will be a new addition for my disney series prints this year’s APCC. See you there!!!

Maria Makiling Aesthetic

Si Maria ay kaisang-isang anak nina Dayang Makiling at Gat Panahon, na para-parang bathala o engkantado kung sa ngayong pakahulugan. Tanging-tanging mutya ang nabanggit na lakambini sa kanilang tahanan pagka’t siyay'y bugtong na aliw ng kanyang ama’t ina. Siya ang liwanag ng kanilang paningin; siya ang galak ng kanilang puso; anupa’t sa biglang pangungusap, siya ang kayamanang impok ng kanilang buhay. Sa kanilang katandaan, si Maria ang bango at kulay ng mga araw nilang unti-unting nawawalan ng sigla’t lakas.

Alamat ni Maria Makiling [x]

@femmefatalenet | event thirteen: one year celebration | maria makiling

Guardian of the mountain in Philippine mythology

She is responsible for protecting its bounty and acts as benefactor for the townspeople who depend upon the mountain’s resources.

A watercolor doodle of Mariang Sinukuan. She ended up not being the subject of my thesis but I’m definitely gonna continue working with her as a side project. As for my actual thesis theme, I am really excited to really delve into it. Can’t wait to show you guys what I’m working on!