Manila is under water. Flooding from monsoons have left nearly 300, 000 homeless, with a death toll of 500 and climbing. It's pretty bad...
Manila is under water. But what does that have to do with you?
For the past two years, CP Magazine has been expertly and beautifully designed each month by Garry Dimapilis...who happens to live in Manila.We are all connected...Flooding in the Philippines
Manila is under water. Flooding from monsoons have left nearly 300, 000 homeless, with a death toll of 500 and climbing. It's pretty bad...
But what does that have to do with you?
For the past two years, CP Magazine has been expertly and beautifully designed each month by Garry Dimapilis...who happens to live in Manila.
I sent Garry the raw materials for the September issue of CP Magazine a few days ago. Normally, Garry replies with a "Got it." almost immediately. In fact, I think maybe Garry never sleeps, because no matter what time of day I email him, he replies within minutes!
But this time, I didn't hear from Garry until last night. He wrote simply that there was a storm and that he would get back to me as soon as possible.
A quick Google search later and I saw the full impact of his understatement. Yes, I suppose it was a storm...but the full story is that there's serious mass flooding throughout the city and country. I imagine Garry and his loved ones have had to evacuate their homes.
I've found over the years that colored pencil artists are just the nicest, nicest people. Truly. I've tried to figure out why....What is it about colored pencil that attracts really sweet human beings? Is it that they have to have patience? Is it that people who like detail have noticed throughout their lives the "detail" that being kind makes for an easier path through life? Is it because it's a new medium, an "underdog" in the art world, and aware of that...we all share with each other generously?
Whatever the reason...I have faith in our loyal CP Magazine readers that we will keep Garry in our thoughts, and will wait patiently for the September issue. If you would like to wish Garry safety and encouragement (or tell him how much you enjoy his beautiful design work!), please leave a comment. I'll make sure he sees them.
So...we apologize...the September issue might be a few days late...but it will be worth the wait, I promise!
Comments (62)
Garry, I hope your family is safe and that your lives get back to normal soon. We’ll all be waiting patiently for the magazine and word from you that things are improved.
Babci Cathy - Aug 21, 2013Your work is so beautiful and professional. And now we know a little more about who you are. I’m sorry that you and your loved ones are going through such a terrible time . Life seems very unfair sometimes. I hope that the situation improves soon and that you come away from it without any permanent loss. Take care of yourself please. The magazine can surely wait.
Tricia Hammond - Aug 21, 2013Garry, so sorry to hear about your situation. I will be praying for you and your family, and your country. Stay strong and safe, we can wait for the magazine.
Polly Place - Aug 21, 2013We need to look for opportunities to contribute to aid for those affected by this flooding. Perhaps Gary can guide us in this. In the mean time we will look forward to a late, but great, magazine.
Linda Biedermann - Aug 21, 2013Garry – I’m so sorry to hear about the terrible floods. I visited the Philippines last fall and it is such a beautiful country and the people are so warm. Sending good wishes and prayers for the safety of you and your family.
Cynthia
Cynthia Embree-Lavoie - Aug 21, 2013Dear Garry and family, I hope and pray that you all are okay. Please don’t worry about the magazine – we can wait! Your situation and that of your country is so much more important to all of us. Praying for safety and security for all.
Susan Kroh - Aug 21, 2013Garry, I shall keep you and your family in my daily prayers. I ask God to protect all your lovd ones and that he raises up Manila from this disaster. May God bless you in this critical time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Yvonne - Aug 21, 2013Garry
Denise - Aug 21, 2013I hope you and your family are safe. Whenever the magazine happens will be soon enough. Your wellfare is the most important reality right now.
My thoughts and prayers are with Garry and his family and friends at this time. I hope he and they are all safe. Garry does such a beautiful job with the magazine. Stay safe Garry.
Lenore Dafoe - Aug 21, 2013Thoughts and hope for you all.
Margaret - Aug 21, 2013