Impressive Pen Doodles by Lei Melendres

I've had my eye on Lei Melendres for quite some time now. Probably best known for his detailed notebook and sketchpad drawings, the 25-year-old Filipino illustrator has been featured in numerous blogs and websites because of his impeccable skill with pen and paper. Some of his works were commissioned by clients while others were made just for fun, but all of them will grab your attention.

Lei has earned thousands of fans online and his Instagram account alone boasts more than 20,000 followers. He is also the head of Doodle Art Enthusiasts (DAE), the largest doodling community in the Philippines. Seen here are several of his of recent drawings, but you can see more by scrolling through his online portfolio.

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Nike Blazer Mid 77 Scribble

When I was in high school, doodling on kicks was a thing. How cool to come into class, learn a few things, then walk out with a pair of scribbled-on sneakers. Even today, many basketball stars are using their shoes for much more than performance. Take a close look at their trainers and you'll find messages written all over. Now Nike is celebrating the process with the release of its Blazer Mid 77 Scribble. Aside from the hand-drawn sidewall Swoosh, the shoe also has smaller notes hidden all over, including the style name and the year it was made. The tongue is also equipped with the brand's logo, which has been hand-drawn in black. I really like the design, especially the imperfect lines. And since we're talking about scribbled-on sneakers, I can't not mention Niko Pelaez . He's a true shoe-drawing machine! [h/t: Sneaker News ]

The Salimbaa

Here's a strange tribal instrument I never heard of before now. Originally from the Tinananon tribe of southern Philippines, the bowl-shaped Salimbaa is made of metal and wood, has 30 bronze wound strings, and is played using two small sticks. Caleb Byerly, who makes lost/extinct musical tools in his North Carolina workshop, has an interesting story on how he made his first Salimbaa. WATCH: More details about Caleb and his craft over at Our State .

Savage/Sacred Young Minds

I was planning on doing a post about someone else today, but then I found this old but interesting video about FAILE. I first discovered their art back in 2015, when they visited the Philippines to take part in a weeklong mural-centric event at the BGC. I remember staring at the wall and admiring the colorful piece made by the Brooklyn-based duo. The group was founded by Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller, who met in high school and began collaborating at an early age. They are best-known for their fragmented style of collages, assemblages and multimedia works that blur the boundaries between fine art, street art, and pop culture.

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