Naturally green eyes. A mysterious aura. Entirely magnificent artworks. These are just few words to describe Tokwa Peñaflorida, a 23-year-old UP Fine Arts graduate who happens to be one of Manila's most promising illustrators. To be hailed by Philippine Star does mean something.
Tokwa's initiation to arts was early and perhaps genetic. He hails from a family of artists and among his early influences was his mom, Mariz, who studied at the Philippine School of Interior Design. He considers a doodle he made on his mom's shirt his earliest artwork. But being surrounded by creative minds could only take Kuya Tokwa just as far. It was that ambition to become an illustrator that was ignited by his love for illustrated books that made him the young prolific artist that he is now.
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| Tokwa Penaflorida. As seen in Philippine Star Young Star feature Manila, this is art by Carina Santos |