I did this for Tinay when we were given sculpting projects in 3dsense as students. I saw it as an opportunity to make something for her. I looked for concepts around me and within me. I drew inspiration from the work of Fabricio Moraes (CG aritst). (I think he’s got awesome lighting in his artworks, my students should emulate.)

I am a bit of a Quixote, at times. I choose to believe in things, regardless of proof, particularly for inspiration. I thirst for it.

When I finished the sculpture, I told Tinay about it. The arm broke before I could bring it home to her. I’ll fix it one of these days. Then I would bring it home–to my Dulcinea de la Marikina.

My Quixote shows a couple things. The pose shows an old man, offering himself up to someone he loves. One might say he is offering himself for romance, but no one offers himself to romance while wielding a sword. I’d rather say that before romancing your love, you must be prepared to defend your love.