At La Consolacion College Bacolod, we’ve always believed that art isn’t just about talent—it’s about vision, grit, and soul. So when news came that our very own John Quincy Arroz Hervias secured 2nd Place in the 29th Panaad sa Negros Visual Arts Competition, we didn’t just celebrate another medal. We celebrated his story.
John Quincy, a Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Studio Arts, is no stranger to accolades. Fresh from his first-place victory at the 57th Cadiz City Charter Day Painting Competition, he continues to rise—this time bringing pride to the province-wide Panaad stage.
But what makes his recent win even more special? It wasn’t just a competition. It was an on-the-spot battle of brushes—dozens of artists, one venue, and a ticking clock. “I just enjoyed the moment,” John Quincy shared with a laugh, recalling how it felt to paint among a crowd of creatives, each pouring their soul onto canvas.
His concept? Simple, yet powerful: faith. “My concept for this competition is about faith that one day, the wind will carry us to a bright future,” he said. And if you’ve ever stood in front of one of his pieces, you’d know he doesn’t just paint ideas—he breathes life into them.
Despite having to adjust from his preferred oil paint to acrylic, he took it in stride. “I just stayed confident that I could finish my artwork,” he added. And that confidence shows—not just in the bold strokes and textured hues of his canvas, but in his calm, grounded presence as a young artist who knows he’s still growing.
“Painting competitions for me are a learning process,” John Quincy reflected. “Style doesn’t matter much to me—what matters is how I tell the story through my art.”
And what a storyteller he is.
For us at La Consolacion College Bacolod, John Quincy’s achievement is more than just a win—it’s a reflection of who we are and what we stand for. We nurture learners who dream boldly, who express authentically, and who rise with humility.
Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, our beloved School President, put it best: “John Quincy’s work speaks not only of his artistic skill but of his heart. He is a reminder that when we give students the space to grow, create, and believe in their voice, they can soar. We are proud of him—not just for winning, but for being a living testament of the LCCian spirit.”
Congratulations, John Quincy. You’re not just painting for yourself—you’re painting hope, faith, and the future. And we’re right here, cheering you on.