About the Artist

AMADOR INLAYO

Amador “dodie” Inlayo is a visual artist with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He is a graduate of Fine arts, Computer Science, computer technician and Industrial Electricity from Marikina Polytechnic Institute of Science and Technology. Despite his technical background he pursued a life of creativity through the aid of his chosen instrument- the paintbrush

It is evident in Dodie’s works that he has a special place in his heart for nature. His works boast of landscape showing his keen interest in minute details of his surroundings. This, in particular, is the reason why he is drawn to scenery defecting waterfalls and the rapidly flowing water in to a mist of sheer purity. Akin to freezing a picture in a frame. With thematic paintings such as landscape, seascape and even his still life works. One can expect to see earth tones as dominant in this nature lover’s works, a faithful creation of God’s creation.

Dodie believes that his technical background has helped him immensely in molding him into an exceptional visual artist. He goes through his art like a problem-solving activity except that his output is visual. He takes time experimenting with different kinds of painting techniques, enabling him to explore even more subjects as well. He gives credit to his amiable personality which has helped him to widen his network of co-artist and clients whom he considers his friends. Within his circle, Dodie is able to pick up useful ideas and skill from other professional painters which he gladly integrates to his own style and workflow.

Throughout his career, Dodie has been competing in various art events and in 2016 alone, he garnered 5 awards within the year including a title Natatanging Pintor na Tagapagtaguyod ng Sining Biswal from the Bahay kubo nn Sining Foundation (BAKUSI) 1 st winner in the Rareworth How Much is your Artworks contest, winner in the artist convention On the spot painting Contest, third place in Let’s Paint Plein Air Challenge, Ani ng Sining Grand Winner And winner in the province-wide Lalawigan ng Rizal Painting Competition. He also competed in the nationwide competition such as the annual GSIS Art Competition, LRT Art Competition and the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Art Competition.

Dodie is affiliated with the Rizal Artist Federation (RAF) base in the Arts capital of the Philippines, Angono in Rizal, and ARTIPOLO GROUP. And the nationwide Art Association of the Philippines. He has joined group exhibits held in various malls, including joined show with the Freedom Arts Society. Let’s Paint, and Artipolo Group.