Atin, Akin.
Atin is a Filipino word that means ‘ours’. Akin, on the other hand, means ‘mine.
I was contacted by the lovely people over at Looking for Juan to collaborate on a set of journals and writer/counselor/development worker Meg Yarcia. They asked me to paint about oneness with your community; seeing the others in ourselves. This set is made of one group journal (Atin) and individual journals (Akin). These are designed for friends and loved ones who want to share stories, reflect, and carry life together.
“More than a journal, it’s a space for community—filled with activities, guide questions, and tips to help groups navigate adulthood, relationships, careers, and personal growth as one.”
The Process.
I first sent a couple of rough digitally-illustrated sketches to the client. After they decided on which layouts and elements they wanted to see, I then sketched and painted everything on paper with gouache and watercolors.