I am Erna Doctolero, a Photographer, Graphic Artist, Fashion Illustrator, a Registered Nurse, and an aspiring writer who loves Art in its many forms and media. All of the artworks here in Helicase are made by me. I had worked in a Magazine and Label & Branding Company after being a full time staff nurse. Presently, I work as a cruise ship photographer under the Image Corp. Whenever I have free time, I work online as freelance. For anyone interested, you can email me at: [email protected] or call me at: +639-053372683.
For me TALENT is TALENT, and as Paolo Coehlo put it into words, if you really want something, the entire universe will unite in order for you to achieve that dream. It is called Maktub or beginner's luck or Buena mano. I like what I do and everyday I feel excited to get to work.
For me TALENT is TALENT, and as Paolo Coehlo put it into words, if you really want something, the entire universe will unite in order for you to achieve that dream. It is called Maktub or beginner's luck or Buena mano. I like what I do and everyday I feel excited to get to work.
The Brand: HELICASE
In Microbiology, Helicase separates the normally 2 strands/helix
of a DNA. Such separation is vital for genetic transcription and biogenesis. It is a metaphor for my brand -the birth of fresh designs, new concepts and new idea. As
a result, Helicase is the name of my portfolio that showcases my brand, my
journey as a Designer and an Artist, and my final designs.
Helicase then is a Fashion and Art Collective of what I can do.
Linked with Helicase is Erna Doctolero label, which is a separate brand for my high end fashion designs.
Helicase then is a Fashion and Art Collective of what I can do.
Linked with Helicase is Erna Doctolero label, which is a separate brand for my high end fashion designs.
Past Works
I enjoy every moment of my life working in Gala Magazine because it gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge in Graphic Design and Illustration, and at the same time to work professionally amidst the whirling yet exciting world of advertising and publishing. I would like to thank our creative director and the rest of the gala staff for trusting the brand to my design aesthetics.
Back in the days when I worked as a staff nurse, I really treasure and enjoy the moments of helping others, giving therapeutic care especially in the emergency room, where everyday (or every night) is "toxic." Moreover, I also miss those times performing technical nursing skills like computing for cocktail meds, IV push doses, G-P-T-P-A-Ls, etc. Working as a nurse keeps both my right and left brain activated.
Art Events
These are some of the art events I've been to while working at an events magazine. From left: 1)Yayoi Kusama Art Exhibit at the Ayala Museum, 2)9th Cinemalaya at Cultural Center of the Philippines, 3)National Digital Arts Awarding Night at SM Mall of Asia, 4,5)Dutdutan 13 Tattoo Expo at World Trade Center, Manila.
Above are some of Gala Magazine's Media Partners. I was assigned to re-layout thei logos to be transferred in award trophies.
The Group: Vector X Vexel Philippines
Being in this group gave me the opportunity to showcase my creativity and versatility. What we do are indeed inspiring for promoting and uplifting the Filipino Digital Art.