Irish Ponce is a Filipino visual artist based in

the United Arab Emirates whose work

primarily explores portraiture through

graphite drawings and oil paintings. After a

period of creative dormancy following

college, Ponce rekindled her artistic

practice upon relocating to Dubai in 2017,

embracing art as her enduring passion.

With a meticulous approach to capturing

human expression, Ponce has established

herself as a sought-after portrait artist while

expanding her creative practice to include

mural art and photography. Her technical

precision with graphite on paper showcases

her foundational strength, while her evolving

work with oils demonstrates her growth as a

painter.

Beyond her commissioned work, Ponce

shares her artistic knowledge through

workshops, fostering creative community in

her adopted home of Dubai. Her journey

reflects the persistence of authentic

creative expression despite life’s

practicalities—a narrative that resonates

throughout her growing body of work.