About Me

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About Me 〰️

Hello! I’m Arrie.

I am a Filipino-American artist, painter, and illustrator based in Tennessee. I enjoy drawing and painting whimsical artworks of people, characters, and environments. I’ve been creating art ever since I was in elementary school, and it has always stuck with me since then. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else other than being fully immersed in the world of art.

A young girl painting on a canvas in an art studio. She is smiling and looking at the camera while working on a black and white artwork."
Girl smiling holding a framed pencil drawing and a ribbon in a large indoor event space.
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a white top and black-and-white striped pants, stands smiling in front of an art gallery wall with framed artwork, including portraits and colorful paintings.

Education

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN 

2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cum Laude


Hickman County High School, Centerville, TN — Diploma

2021

Honors

State Distinction


Honors and Awards

56th Annual Juried Exhibition - APSU College of Art and Design

2024

Faculty Choice Award for The Trail of Memories

Best Craftsmanship Award for The Trail of Memories


Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition - DAC Gallery

2022

2nd place for Sunset in the Philippines - Oil Painting


National Congressional Art Competition

2019


1st place for The Jigsaw of Life, District 7, Tennessee

Scholastic Art and Writing Regional Competition

2019


Gold Key

Exhibitions

Mula sa Aking Pananaw (From My Perspective) - Clarksville, TN Austin Peay State University The Beach Gallery

Senior Thesis Solo Exhibition

2025



Gusto Mo? Wanna Share? - Clarksville, TN Austin Peay State University The New Gallery

57th Annual Juried Student Exhibition

2025

Trail of Memories - Clarksville, TN Austin Peay State University The New Gallery

56th Annual Juried Student Exhibition

2024


Sundown in the Philippines - Clarksville, TN Downtown Artist Cooperative Rivers Gallery

Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition

2022


The Jigsaw of Life - Washington, DC. U.S. Capitol Canon HOB Tunnel

National Congressional Art Exhibition

2019