An image-editing software always comes in handy to airbrush blemishes away, but instead, Gerbie Pabilonia has been using it to append wings to the human body and to augment imaginings and exuberance as he transforms photographs into grand illusions.

Gerbie is an exceptional digital artist able to tread with ease the realm that separates photography and fine art. He employs a visual narrative to seduce his audience with a banquet of vivid dreams.

Through his website http://www.gerbiepabilonia.com, the artist declares his intention to entice: So that you may explore your own spirit, inspire who you are and what you want to become in this lifetime. Art can help us grow, heal our hearts, excite our senses, and inspire new ideas. Its one of the most valuable gifts to society.

A graphic designer currently based in Singapore, Gerbies passion for the arts was established at a young age as he was guided by his father. He then focused primarily on doing realistic oil paintings as well as charcoal, pastel, and watercolors.

A multitude of mediums and years after, he moved forward and started to study image-editing software as an alternative tool of artistry. Through this, he was able to marry photography and digital arts. It was then that Gerbie flourished as he discovered the rewards of freedom and personal expression through abstraction.

While Gerbie is quick to admit that his craft is tantamount to nonconformity, he is able to relate new ideas and the ability to visualize profound exhilaration and emotion. I always make you want to keep coming back for more, he says.

Since creative inspiration is magical when you have it and frustrating when you dont, Gerbie shares how he breathes life to what he does: I make sure that I dont stay locked up in front of my computer for too long. I get out, explore the world and other forms of art for inspiration. I think this balance helps to keep my creative energy fresh and exciting. This relates to new ideas and the ability to stay excited about what I do every day.

I have come to realize that I can hardly underline my ultimate goal as a visual artist. I am already greatly fulfilled when people appreciate my works and acknowledge me for sharing my techniques.

Gerbie currently heads Beyond Photography Productions with affiliates in Singapore and the Philippines. The production team caters to covering various events, campaigns, editorials, as well as seminars, private workshops, and special courses on digital art photography. On February 14 to 15, he will be conducting a two-part digital art post-processing and photography workshop in the Philippines. While on March 21 to 22, he will conduct a collaboration workshop with Manny Librodo in Singapore.

Despite his bold mix of styles, Gerbie employs a subtle and sophisticated feel to his digital artworks through a unique balance of color, composition, and texture. As he deviates from the norm, he is able to establish an exotic piece of work sustained by confidence, talent, hard work, and passion.

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