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Fishy Business
The human mind constantly seeks for novelty. After so many sessions of lovely sweet-smelling florals, I am going for some stinky fish. It’s just a random choice, no reason in particular. Probably because I painted a lighthouse recently and it reminded me of fish.
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Supreme Blessings
I am so pleased with this piece. It was in A3 size, so that’s huge for me. But I worked on it painstakingly on a Saturday. It is not perfect, but it is a joyful process as I had meant it as a gift to my Buddhist Society. I snapped…
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Tulips Mania
It was one of those mornings when I woke up and painted lots and lots of flowers. This morning, it was tulips. It is spring elsewhere in this beautiful world, but not in hot and humid Singapore. We have just two seasons – hot with rain, or hot with no…
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Focus on Florals
I continue my practise theme this week. Flowers are so beautiful and such joy to draw and paint. I am learning about their different basic shapes and colours, and paying more attention to how their leaves look. I am in the process of developing the skill of painting loose florals.…
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Goodbye, Adiós, Adieu, Arrivederci
Human attachment is so strange. We develop attachment not just to people but to things. Even old, broken things. Like a pair of old running shoes. This pair had been my faithful companion to the gym and brisk walking, and had seen me grow stronger over the past few years.…
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Everything’s Coming Up Roses, Lotuses and Peonies
It’s the season of flowers! After the cool rainy monsoon, I am starting to feel the heat and humidity coming back. But this is the season of rare tropical tree flowers – the trees are literally blooming on their heads and over ours! I especially love the beautiful Trumpet Tree…
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Spring Cannot Be Cancelled
I love how this book “Spring Cannot Be Cancelled” shares Hockey’s love for life, his pleasure of seeing, and the joy of living in the now. It is so infectious and uplifting. Just like his paintings. Just like the arrival of spring. It was written with his long-time collaborator, art…
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Loose Roses
Painting loose is a bit unnerving as it can feel out of control. No lines in pencil or pen to rein the colours in! And I am not sure how things will turn out. But the process also gives me a sense of freedom to explore and play, and I…
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The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
Many years ago, my sister had a book titled The Country Diary of An Edwardian Lady. It was during a period when she did a fair bit of art. I was mesmerised by this book by Edith Holden for a long time because the paintings are so beautiful and reflect…
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Banana Huat-Ah!
My husband reminded me recently that some bloke stuck a banana on the wall with a duct tape and sold it for US$6.2m at Sotheby’s. I think I made slightly more effort with this banana than that bloke right? So I hope I “huat-huat” this coming Chinese New Year too!…
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Jaywalking Fine – Twice
Some foreigners may think that Singapore is a strict country. But I personally feel that rules are useful deterrents to keep our society of 6 million people ordered and functioning smoothly so that everyone, including our children, have a safe and clean environment to call their home. There are even…
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