Rusty Banana Forge

Production & Inspiration Blog of a Freelance Illustrative Designer in the Philippines

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ABOUT the Rusty Banana Forge
Business of Being a Freelance Artist – The Manila Experience
- A Primer for the Starving Artist
Client Testimonials
Illustration Styles – Defining Your Own
- Goal for Style = Goal for Appeal
- Style is You
Japanese Manga Style and its Influence on Pinoy Komiks
- Liberating the Concept of Character Design
Pixel Pintura Student Testimonials

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Philippine Customs Now Taxes Imported Books, Twists International Law

I discovered a new word today: “FAILippines”

Here is another reason to leave the Philippines. Customs has decided to begin taxing imported books.

May 5th, 2009 | Tags: book, customs, philippines, tax, twilight | Category: Rants | 5 comments

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Features artwork, production notes, daily events, and other musings from the artist Joel Chua from Metro Manila, Philippines. He works for the publishing,animation, and gaming industries.

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Forum with Ronnie Del Carmen of Pixar

Succeeding in Illustration & Design

Directory of Concept Artists
Success in the Arts
Temple of the Seven Camels

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