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I’m A Nurse By Day But An Artist By Night

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Hello everyone! My name is Joe Mari Gilbert Tuazon, I am a male nurse from the Philippines who is working overseas, and sometimes, being away from your family and friends, you’ll mostly feel lonely, bored, and homesick. So in my spare time I draw portraits of people using Faber Castell classic coloured pencils, ballpoint pen, and pencil for black and white ones.

I started drawing and won my first inter-school competition when I was 5. By that time I had no dreams of being an artist, as I thought it was all a ‘game’ and I was never serious about art. I became a part of my school paper as a cartoonist until high school and then time passed and I have forgotten about drawing. It went on to being just a hobby until I tried to get back at it again two years ago. I watched youtube videos every night, trying to figure out how to improve my skills. Drawing people’s faces is a fascination for me, which is evidently displayed in my works.

You’re probably wondering why I never took any courses related to art, and why I am a nurse. You see, there is a fine line between your dreams and your passion. I took the medical field in hopes of helping and giving service to as many people as I can. I have always been fascinated by the world of Science and by the world of art at the same time.

My intention in sharing this story is not to compare, but rather to bring out whatever other interests you may have inside you. Sure you may be working in front of a desk at day, but who knows, maybe you also rock out with your band at night. With enough patience and perseverance, nothing can hinder passion.

I hope I inspired you all with my story, so go on, get that paper and whatever tool you can use to create art! Happy Holidays!

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ZachMorton 8 years ago

Very talented

4points

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you very much, sir!

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DefLeppard 8 years ago

You are super amazing and I actually doubted that these were real but then I saw it and I was shocked! I really want to draw like you. You are really amazing (again) and if you have a YouTube account, please tell me. If not, you should make one and share with people your talent and how to do it :D

1point

LalahLovato 8 years ago

I am an RN and also have an artistic side, did nursing because I was too practical and couldn't see making a living with art. Did encourage my nephew to persue it and he is now an animation artist who makes a living doing movies! I am just retiring now after 38 years of nursing and am ready to jump into it - for fun, of course!

1point

DefLeppard 8 years ago

good for you!

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SaraGuevarra 8 years ago

ang galing mo kababayan! can you also draw Micheal Jackson on his BAD era looks?! pleaasssseee!

1point

PaigeHolliman 8 years ago

They're beautiful. I'd love to see meaningful drawings of everyday people. Working as a nurse overseas, I imagine subjects are easy to come by... Too talented to spend so much time on celebrity images that are over-shared in the first place...

1point

Sonia.Alexandra 8 years ago

The last one is just like a b&w photograph. They're stunning! Congratulations! You are, indeed, very talented. looking forward to see an exhibition! :)

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you so much! Having an exhibit is a dream! I'd probably hyperventilate if that came true O-O

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NicholasBennett 8 years ago

What would you charge to buy one???

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

I've never tried selling any of my works sir so I cannot answer your question :(

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GenG. 8 years ago

Wonderful!

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you so much! :)

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melmagicspell 8 years ago

Your technique is good, very good, but I think you could go deeper and develop your own style. Just by breaking rules and seeing how you feel. Plus finding subjects that move you on a deeper level. Not trying to 'preach' but I think you could gain loads more

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you for your words sir! As of now I only do this to sort of ease boredom, but one day when i pursue art more, ill put it all to use :)

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TashaHarris 8 years ago

Thanks for sharing .. You're drawings are amazing

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Hope you liked them, and thank you so much too! :)

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narmadhaweerasinghe 8 years ago

Bieber :D

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Belieber spotted! :D

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RoxanaCusa 8 years ago

i think you are an artist by night and become a nurse by day.You are amazing!

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

I believe so too madame :) Thank you for appreciating my work :)

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AillavYou 8 years ago

You've got talent, lots and lots of talent...! Way to go kababayan.. :)

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Hello kabayan! Thank you po! :)

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SaraHandley 8 years ago

Don't recognise many of the subjects, but very talented pictures. Thank you.

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

I would have loved to include more well known people but these are my better ones. :( Thank you so much, nonetheless, i am honoured! :)

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Erin MacDonald 5 years ago

Amazing work! I love to draw and paint, but I'm nowhere near as talented as you. I'm going to school for nursing next year. It's nice to see someone else with a love for the Arts, and Science! :)

0points

LindaNovita 8 years ago

Keep doing those drawings cause they are stunning :)

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AnnJeppesen 8 years ago

They are so beautiful. You're very talented. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous portraits

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josh 8 years ago

Great talent! I want to draw again. I don't care for most of these celeb , but you do great work!

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AshleyDavis 8 years ago

These are absolutely amazing, not only are you a nurse, but your also an amazing artist. Great job!!

0points

DwiPurwanti 8 years ago

They're alive! Nice works

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DianitaRatnaM 8 years ago

beautiful :))

0points

NikkiValenzuela 8 years ago

galing! :) im a teacher by day and an artist by night too :) try to sell them online, pagkakitaan mo ang galing mo :)

0points

JenieGardon 8 years ago

*slow clap*

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BaoBao 8 years ago

Gorgeous

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AlyssaMaya 8 years ago

They look amazing!

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JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

That's very flattering, thank you! :)

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ZachMorton 8 years ago

Very talented

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Lazarus 8 years ago

Very nice work!

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JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you so much, kind sir! :)

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ZachMorton 8 years ago

Very talented

4points

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you very much, sir!

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DefLeppard 8 years ago

You are super amazing and I actually doubted that these were real but then I saw it and I was shocked! I really want to draw like you. You are really amazing (again) and if you have a YouTube account, please tell me. If not, you should make one and share with people your talent and how to do it :D

1point

LalahLovato 8 years ago

I am an RN and also have an artistic side, did nursing because I was too practical and couldn't see making a living with art. Did encourage my nephew to persue it and he is now an animation artist who makes a living doing movies! I am just retiring now after 38 years of nursing and am ready to jump into it - for fun, of course!

1point

DefLeppard 8 years ago

good for you!

1point

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SaraGuevarra 8 years ago

ang galing mo kababayan! can you also draw Micheal Jackson on his BAD era looks?! pleaasssseee!

1point

PaigeHolliman 8 years ago

They're beautiful. I'd love to see meaningful drawings of everyday people. Working as a nurse overseas, I imagine subjects are easy to come by... Too talented to spend so much time on celebrity images that are over-shared in the first place...

1point

Sonia.Alexandra 8 years ago

The last one is just like a b&w photograph. They're stunning! Congratulations! You are, indeed, very talented. looking forward to see an exhibition! :)

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you so much! Having an exhibit is a dream! I'd probably hyperventilate if that came true O-O

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NicholasBennett 8 years ago

What would you charge to buy one???

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

I've never tried selling any of my works sir so I cannot answer your question :(

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GenG. 8 years ago

Wonderful!

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you so much! :)

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melmagicspell 8 years ago

Your technique is good, very good, but I think you could go deeper and develop your own style. Just by breaking rules and seeing how you feel. Plus finding subjects that move you on a deeper level. Not trying to 'preach' but I think you could gain loads more

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you for your words sir! As of now I only do this to sort of ease boredom, but one day when i pursue art more, ill put it all to use :)

2points

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TashaHarris 8 years ago

Thanks for sharing .. You're drawings are amazing

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Hope you liked them, and thank you so much too! :)

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narmadhaweerasinghe 8 years ago

Bieber :D

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Belieber spotted! :D

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RoxanaCusa 8 years ago

i think you are an artist by night and become a nurse by day.You are amazing!

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

I believe so too madame :) Thank you for appreciating my work :)

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AillavYou 8 years ago

You've got talent, lots and lots of talent...! Way to go kababayan.. :)

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Hello kabayan! Thank you po! :)

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SaraHandley 8 years ago

Don't recognise many of the subjects, but very talented pictures. Thank you.

1point

JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

I would have loved to include more well known people but these are my better ones. :( Thank you so much, nonetheless, i am honoured! :)

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Erin MacDonald 5 years ago

Amazing work! I love to draw and paint, but I'm nowhere near as talented as you. I'm going to school for nursing next year. It's nice to see someone else with a love for the Arts, and Science! :)

0points

LindaNovita 8 years ago

Keep doing those drawings cause they are stunning :)

0points

AnnJeppesen 8 years ago

They are so beautiful. You're very talented. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous portraits

0points

josh 8 years ago

Great talent! I want to draw again. I don't care for most of these celeb , but you do great work!

0points

AshleyDavis 8 years ago

These are absolutely amazing, not only are you a nurse, but your also an amazing artist. Great job!!

0points

DwiPurwanti 8 years ago

They're alive! Nice works

0points

DianitaRatnaM 8 years ago

beautiful :))

0points

NikkiValenzuela 8 years ago

galing! :) im a teacher by day and an artist by night too :) try to sell them online, pagkakitaan mo ang galing mo :)

0points

JenieGardon 8 years ago

*slow clap*

0points

BaoBao 8 years ago

Gorgeous

0points

AlyssaMaya 8 years ago

They look amazing!

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JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

That's very flattering, thank you! :)

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ZachMorton 8 years ago

Very talented

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Lazarus 8 years ago

Very nice work!

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JomaTuazon (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you so much, kind sir! :)

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