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White Bellied Sea Eagle

These raptors ride thermal air currents to soar for hours, expending minimal effort.
Just like your life and work, focus in working smart and identify the easiest route to achieve your goals without burning out.

Have a great day!
P.S I realized that I have been into drawing birds lately 😆

Ref image: Hamid Salimy

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The Great Blue Heron life lessons:

1. Practice Patience: Herons teach us the value of stillness and timing. They wait motionless for the perfect moment rather than wasting energy on frantic chases.

2. Adaptability: Found in both freshwater and saltwater, these birds demonstrate how to thrive in various environments by remaining flexible and resourceful.

3. Balance and Groundedness: Symbolically, the heron reminds us to stay balanced, be mindful and engaged in the present moment, and remain focused on our goals.

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Sulu Hornbill - the rarest hornbill in the world, known as “Tawsi”. With an estimated 20 to 40 mature individuals left, it lives only on Tawi-Tawi Island in the Philippines. It is entirely black with a white tail, a thick black beak, and a bump on its head called a casque.

Ref image: Lorenzo Vinciguerra; e-Bird.org

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A kalesa study I drew last year... 🐴🚃🇵🇭

It's amazing how this transportation still exists; it brings you back in the 1800s

Drawn straight w/ felt tip pens ✍️🖊️

Baboy Ramo 🐗 Visayan Warty Pig

Ref image: Connie Lemperle

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Sultan the Barbary Lion...
moved out of the filipino context to take a break 😅

Drawn w/ a brush pen 🦁😴

Palawan peacock-pheasant - endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines
( your 100 peso bill hahaha )

Ref credits: Djop Tabaranza

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WIP ✍️

Ref source: Djop Tabaranza

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Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Kusugi John, Gladys Grace Gelua Lazona, Lysa Samantha Reyes

Siblings caricature - Me, my sister, brother, and brother-in-law.

Done digitally on iPad Pro.

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