- The Hobbyist -
Photography and Art
About
Hi everyone! Welcome to my online gallery.

LIFE, for me, is the most complicated, intriguing, and yet also the most fascinating work of ART. I love all forms of visual art, particularly photography, sketching, and painting. I am drawn to the rawness of the human condition, and so my subjects are mostly people and their environment. Each work is a celebration of the beauty and madness of what it is to be human.
My photography aims to capture the diversity of human nature, explicitly revealing, imparting, and amplifying their messages and stories—that they become more than just records of fleeting moments, but shared human experiences. My sketches and paintings are often emotionally driven and inspired by life—whether from what I see or where my imagination takes me: from memories of a thousand lifetimes to whimsical worlds, and even the depths of the underworld. I hope you find something in my work that speaks to your soul. Thank you for being here.

Cheers,
Jerraleen
The Hobbyist
Jerraleen J. Balais is a proud Pinay. She is a teacher and a human rights advocate who has worked in the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia. She is also a professional photographer who is in love with street and portrait photography. She covers celebrations, events, and special assignments. She is a member of the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation (FPPF) and is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography (NYIP) in photojournalism and currently advancing her fine art practice through specialized courses in the online continuing education program at the New York Academy of Art.
At present, she is having the time of her life working with a non-profit organization in Phuket, Thailand. Apart from photography and supporting children's rights and gender/LGBTQIA+ equality, she loves poetry, music, and all other forms of artistic expression.
