#40 - 🐅 The Skin of a Tiger

The Skin of a Tiger is inspired by a young Filipino woman full of energy, presence, and instinct. Like an animal in the wild, she carries duality with ease: caring and soft, yet alert, powerful, and capable of danger when needed.

This painting draws from that balance. It reflects a beauty that is not passive, but alive—playful, magnetic, and rooted in freedom. The tiger becomes a symbol of instinct and independence, of knowing when to offer warmth and when to stand one’s ground.

Often called the tiger of Siargao, this work speaks to a rare kind of presence—one that moves with grace, confidence, and natural rhythm. If you are lucky, you may sense its closeness: not something to be owned, but briefly felt, respected, and remembered.