A post halloween school visit for kindergarteners!

Had a blast last wednesday in visiting the kindergarten classes of Colegio San Agustin , Makati. Awesome bunch of kids who were very receptive.

Congratulations to the kids who got free mamemi mumu books for drawing their own monsters up on stage with me!

Special thanks to my publisher tahanan books, and especially to powerbooks for organizing the event. Bookfair stocks were all sold out..awesome! :)

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Happy Ma-Me-Mi-Mumu! Halloween 2013

With my plans working out for my latest book release in time for the fright season, I am happy to share the site where Ma-Me-Mi-Mumu! has been featured within the past month:

1. SMART PARENTING Magazine (Philippines)
http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/parent-child-fun-activities/read-fright-5-halloween-themed-children-s-books-by-pinoy-authors

2. Bookmarked! by Blogger Blooey Singson.
http://sumthinblue.com/filipino-fright/

3. Manila Speak:
http://www.manilaspeak.com/ma-helena-reginaldo/theres-a-ghost-in-your-house-yell-ma-me-mi-mumu/?fb_source=pubv1

4. Kalatas:
http://kalatasliteraryezine.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/review-ma-me-mi-mumu/

And in celebration of this season, I've done a storytelling event in Manila's most historic areas, Intramuros, where a fairly new gift shop just opened called The Manila Collectible (https://www.facebook.com/manilacollectible‎). 

Special Thanks to Fran from my publisher, Tahanan Books for these event photos! 

And also to Van Melle Philippines for sponsoring the Chupa Chups, Mentos and other treats!

'til the next Happy Halloween!

Ma-Me-Mi-Mumu! TRAILER (FILIPINO)

Live Reference for my new book

My daughter, Sophia as a live reference material on a toddler intently using her coloring materials proved to be very helpful. Catch this illustration in my upcoming book, Magkakulay (Of the same color), starring mostly crayon characters. The human kid only appears at the end :)

Illustration Friday: Robot!

When I was a kid , I loved taking my toys apart, especially those that were battery operated and had lights. I taught myself simple electronics by doing so, even if I didn't really put them back the way they were. My dad played an important part in this since he exposed me to a lot of RC hype of the early 90's. I'd have my own mini RC's powered by two AA batteries that I'd transform into other stuff, like a ghostbusters zapper gun that actually spun by itself (the original ones were hand propelled and i wasn't quite satisfied with that!) after I've seen every little thing the RC does.

This week's illustration friday topic also happens to be robot. Hope you enjoyed this one! Here's the illo from my recently launched book, and a sneak peek at its spread. :)

My book giveaway for National Children's Book Day!

My newest children's book published by Lampara books is up for grabs in this facebook art contest!
How to join: 
1. Like my page: @jomike tejido illustration. 
2. Draw you and your dad or mom doing your favorite thing together!
3. Post it in your own timeline. You must write your name and age.
4. Copy and paste the link to this thread below. Only the replies in this thread will be considered.
5. Deadline of entries is on july31, 2013.
6. There are two categories:
Category A: ages 7 and below
Category B: ages 8 to 12
7. Each winner gets a free copy of the book, "my daddy my one and only!" Signed by author zarah gagatiga and me. Book will be couriered to your address via xend.
8. Open to all philippine residents only in the age brackets above.
9. Parents/guardians can use their FB account to enter the works of the kids. pls indicate their name and age.
10. The 2 winners will be notified via private message on aug.2, 2013.

Happy drawing! And happy national childrens book day!

Illustration Friday: Travel!

One of the exciting images i used to develop my style is this set of illos for a catalog. Timmy's birthday is coming and his imagination is taking him places. Also chack my facebook page for the sketch stage  at  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=377505055659696&set=a.377330515677150.88474.376904142386454&type=1&theater