About me
Hi! I'm Bea Obcena, a contemporary realist artist based in the Philippines who loves to sketch things that inspire me.

My artistic journey began since childhood. I always carry a sketchbook with me everywhere I go. I was the quiet artistic kid at the back of the classroom, sketching away all my ideas, inspirations and fantasies. Drawing has always been an escape for me. As I grew up, I’ve gone through different art styles, but it was realism that fascinated and inspired me to pursue art and make this a career. For years, I kept my art hidden from the world and it was during the pandemic that I finally made my Instagram account “beao.art”, where I found a community to share the thing that I’m most passionate about which is art.
And now, I like to impart my knowledge through this course and to help others develop a sketchbook habit and, in time, also find your own art style.