Noel Belamide

Noel Kiamzon Belamide was born in 1985 in Barugo, Leyte. During his impoverished childhood, his drawings became a means of making friends and held cherished memories. Due to his circumstances, he moved from one relative to another in order to survive. However, his life took a positive turn when a benefactor rescued him from the streets and enrolled him in a regular school. It was there that his artistic talents were discovered.

Despite not having any formal art lessons, Noel's teachers recognized his abilities and sought his assistance in creating teaching aids and designing stage backdrops.

The paintings Noel creates are inspired by his dreams, where he believes God communicates with him. This unique aspect sets him apart from other artists, as he draws his creativity from his dream experiences. One of his favorite quotes, attributed to Albert Einstein, is "Imagination is more important than knowledge."

In college, Noel pursued a one-year HRM (Hotel and Restaurant Management) course and contemplated working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While in Riyadh, he worked as a face painter and a food server at a restaurant. However, due to issues within the company, he returned to the Philippines after only a year. Upon his return, he resumed his passion for painting. When the pandemic began, he found solace and inspiration in painting once again.