Justine Florentino is a self-taught digital painter based in Manila who, by her own admission, still has plenty to improve. Yet a close look at her illustrations of women shows a remarkable talent. Some of these faces are instantly familiar, while others will send you rummaging through your memory, trying to recall where you've seen them before…
In posts on her Instagram profile, Justine reveals that she was initially afraid of color, since her earlier works were done in graphite. But once she got her first Wacom in October 2016, color became part of her repertoire—and we're genuinely glad she made that leap. The rest of her creations can be found on ArtStation and Instagram, where you'll also see the occasional portrait of an actor. Apparently, Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. are her favorites…
