Davidson Tiongson

Davidson is a self-employed advertising professional in the Philippines, struggling to establish himself as a visual artist.

He is pioneering a new way of creating illustration portraits using everyday materials that can be bought at local convenience stores. His innovative technique, which the world has never seen before, involves using mosquito coil repellent to burn ordinary paper. With just a sheet of plain bond paper and a lighter, he skillfully controls the fire from the mosquito coil repellent, etching dark lines into the paper to create intricate portraits.

Through live streaming sessions on social media platforms, Davidson showcases his portrait illustration process. He creates images of various icons, musicians, and celebrities and even takes audience requests to illustrate themselves.

His artistic skills, control, and patience in this unconventional process have earned him the nickname "Guhit Ka Tol,” encouraging fellow artists and beginners to embrace their talents.