Bloominary

Bloominary figure painting workshops with Charles Luminary and painters working on their figures
Brush controlHow much paint to load and where to place it
Color and lightSkin tones, clothes, shadows, and highlights
Faces and detailsEyes, hair, and the small parts that take patience
Final finishClean edges and the fixes you notice at the end

We turned ‘what if’
into ‘we can!’

When BINI Jhoanna spoke about trying art, her “what if” led us to try a figure-painting workshop for Amities and Blooms. We wanted to create a safe space where everyone could learn at their own pace, make mistakes without worry, and enjoy art with people who share their love for BINI.

Since our first independent workshop at Art Caravan BGC, we have met new friends and continued exploring art together at Brew & Co. in Calamba and our current favorite, Kureyon Creative Space in Quezon City.

Bloominary =
Bloom + luminary

A luminary is someone whose light inspires others to discover their own. For us, Bloominary represents Blooms who carry their own light and use it to brighten someone else’s path. It is a community where everyone is welcome to learn, create, and bloom together.

Noon kulay abo,
ngayon ang tingkad ko.

Painter smiling and holding a figure in progress
Close focus while painting a figure face
Finished figure held beside a paintbrush
Two painters smiling with their figures
Painter focused on fine brushwork
Painter smiling while holding a finished figure
Brush detailing a finished orange-haired figure
Friends smiling with figures and a thumbs-up
Pink-haired figure being painted
Two friends painting a figure together
Four painters smiling at the workshop table
Painter brushing color onto a seated figure
Bloominary host laughing during the workshop
Close-up of a figure in progress with a red beret
Two painters smiling and holding their figures
Painter laughing at the workshop table
Close-up of a figure being painted orange
Painter smiling and showing a phone reference
Painter carefully detailing a red figure
Painter smiling while holding a figure and brush
Finished orange figure held in hand
Friends laughing together at the paint table
Two painters working on figures side by side
Finished black-coat figure standing on the table
Pair painting at the table and talking
Two painters working side by side with brushes
Brush painting the face of a figure
Figure in progress with blue base coat
Painters smiling with figures at the table
Painter focused on fine detail work
Finished orange figure on the paint table
Painters focused on brushwork at the table

Workshop photos by Eli @shotsbyeli_, Lois @lolliepats, Kath @mikhaforever_, Christian @cybermejo, and Marj @marj_umali.

Bloominary Stories

Stories from Bloominaries.

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For you Following

Twelve sessions
and counting.

Before the next workshop

Before the
next workshop.

Do I need painting experience?

No. Beginners are welcome. The session starts with fundamentals, then adjusts to the people in the room.

Are tools and materials included?

That depends on the session. Every announcement states what is provided and what participants need to bring. Ask before buying anything.

When is the next workshop?

Sessions are announced when the date and venue are confirmed. Use the workshop interest form to join the next session, or email Luminary Studios / message the Facebook page with questions.

Next session

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workshop.

Email Luminary Studios to ask for the next confirmed date and venue.

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Bloominary OT8 workshop group holding painted figures and certificates
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