A Simple Way to Understand and Enjoy Art: Preview My New eBook

New eBook Offers a Gentle Introduction to Art Appreciation for Beginners

Art appreciation is often viewed as an academic subject reserved for experts, critics, or seasoned museum-goers. However, a recently published eBook seeks to alter that perspective by showcasing art appreciation as something approachable, relatable, and enjoyable.

The author recently released her first eBook on art appreciation, inviting readers to explore art in a quieter and more reflective way. Rather than focusing on technical analysis or memorizing historical facts, the book encourages individuals to slow down, observe carefully, appreciate, and allow meaning to emerge through personal experience.

Designed for aspiring artists, curious beginners, and anyone seeking to reconnect with creativity, the eBook offers a beginner-friendly approach that removes the pressure of finding “right” or “wrong” interpretations.

The author notes that the book may be especially helpful for readers who have felt overwhelmed in museums, unsure of how to engage with artworks, aspiring art collectors, or simply eager to develop a deeper way of seeing.

A sample preview of the eBook is now available for public viewing:

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Ultimately, the eBook acts as an invitation to engage with art not through expertise but through awareness—reminding readers that appreciating art isn't just about knowing more but also about noticing more.

SAG Presents “PAG-USBONG” (Growth / Emergence)

 SAG Presents “PAG-USBONG” (Growth / Emergence)

A Group Art Exhibition | March 1–31, 2026

Ang Nuno Art Gallery, Balaw-Balaw Restaurant
Angono, Rizal

Growth rarely happens in isolation. It takes time, shared spaces, quiet persistence, and moments of convergence. This March, Singdeo Art Group (SAG) brings together a diverse collective of artists in “PAG-USBONG”, a group art exhibition that explores the many forms of growth, emergence, and becoming.

“Pag-usbong,” a Filipino term that translates to growth or emergence, reflects both personal and collective journeys. The exhibition invites viewers to see how ideas take hold, how forms develop, and how identities reveal themselves through diverse artistic expressions. From subtle shifts to bold statements, each piece adds to a larger story of creative growth.

About the Group

Singdeo Art Group (SAG) was formed through the shared initiative of artists from Bulacan, together with their friends and fellow artists from different places. Bound not by a single style or medium, the group is rooted in camaraderie, mutual support, and a deep respect for individual artistic voices. The exhibition reflects this spirit—diverse yet connected, independent yet communal.

The Exhibition

“PAG-USBONG” presents works that interpret growth in its many dimensions—personal, cultural, emotional, and spiritual. Visitors will encounter a wide range of media, styles, and perspectives, each offering a unique reflection on what it means to begin, to change, and to move forward.

Set within Ang Nuno Art Gallery at Balaw-Balaw Restaurant in Angono, Rizal—long recognized as a hub of Filipino art and heritage—the exhibition finds a fitting home. The space itself echoes the themes of continuity and tradition, providing a nurturing environment for contemporary artistic voices.

Participating Artists

Allan Brando Gonzales
Anna Custodio
Anwylen Fua-Gaño
Arnold Estrella
Beatriz Robles
Chris Lucas
Colleen Audrey Mendoza
Crisanto Antonio
Em-Em Malaluan Santos
Eunice Logro
Gabz Mendiola Jr.
Gerry Marasigan
Gretchen Villamor
Jaime Subion Jr.
Johanna Jacob
Lan Esquillo
Lee Concepcion
Lucila Gragera
Lot Demition
Marie Claire
Marvin Gonzalez
Markos Antonio Manuel
Minda M. Sta. Maria
Neil Valenzuela
Paul Tindugan
Ramon Sediego
Rei Rob
Ron Mclin
Rommel Cahucom
Rose Gob
Rowena Jasmin-Macahiya
Sandy Vargas
Vangie Lim
Vic Gamido Jr.

Exhibit Details

📅 March 1–31, 2026
📍 Ang Nuno Art Gallery
Balaw-Balaw Restaurant
11 Doña Justa Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque
Angono, Rizal

“PAG-USBONG” is an invitation to pause, to reflect, and to witness the quiet and powerful ways art grows from shared ground. Whether you are an artist, a collector, or a curious viewer, the exhibition offers a space to engage with stories of emergence that continue to unfold.