My mother was born in the Bicol Region of the Philippines and ever since knowing about it, I'm simply fascinated with the majesty of the Mayon Volcano, known for its perfect cone shape, where it's beauty would always be the subject in my drawings as a child. For old time's sake, I returned to Bicol and drew the volcano again (probably for the hundredth time) with a taste of the Japanese Ukiyo-e art style to blend my love for both countries into one.