Speed sketching before they left at one of my favourite dinner places; the corner of Joo Chiat Place and Still Road. Although I have sketched at the same place before on the bottom right, I have not been sketching much lately on Muji Sketchbook.
31 March 2013
Sunday dinner
Speed sketching before they left at one of my favourite dinner places; the corner of Joo Chiat Place and Still Road. Although I have sketched at the same place before on the bottom right, I have not been sketching much lately on Muji Sketchbook.
26 March 2013
March 2013 sketchwalk
Hi all, sketchwalk this saturday March 30th, will be at Gillman Barracks. This is a former military camp which has been converted into a place for art galleries and eateries. I've not been there myself, but sketchers who have been there recommend it.
The closest MRT station is Labrador Park (Circle Line Station CC27.) From there, it is just a short walk up along Alexandra Rd to the Gillman Barracks at 9 Lock Rd. A clearer direction and map can be found here: http://www.gillmanbarracks.com/visit.php
We will gather at Gillman Barracks (9 Lock Rd) at 930am to start our sketchwalk. So please have your breakfast before coming. Sketchwalk will be free and easy so you can draw whatever catches your interest there, be it buildings or bugs. At 12.30pm, please return back to the start point (9 Lock Rd) where we will gather, look at everyone's drawings and take photo!
Everyone in Singapore is invited. And if this is your first time, we encourage you to travel light as you may have to do some walking. Bring a hat in case it gets hot. Bring a foldable stool if it will make you feel more comfortable. All drawing levels are welcome so don't be shy. You are also free to use any drawing tools and technique you wish. In fact, this is a good time to try techniques and art tools you've never tried before because it is all just for fun!
The place is relatively easy to find and it will be easy to spot the sketchers. But if you are seriously lost, you may call 91070735. (But please call only if you are seriously lost or else I will have to keep answering my phone will I'm sketching. Thanks!) See you all there!
PS: There is a giveaway contest for this sketchwalk here : http://www.urbansketchers-singapore.blogspot.sg/2013/03/giveaway-contest-for-gillman-barracks.html
Giveaway Contest for Gillman Barracks sketchwalk
Criteria:
Artful Watercolor: Learning to Use the Secrets of Light
This is an instructional book on watercolour. It's more on concepts rather than hands-on.
New York aquarelles
This is the French edition of the New York Sketchbook by Fabrice Moireau.
Sketches: From Here and There
This book collects travel sketches and stories of architect A.J. Diamond.
- You must be attending to be eligible for this giveaway. I'll announce the winners during the sketchwalk.
- Just post a comment on which prize you want to win. You can choose all, but you can only win one.
- Only comments here count.
- If you've won a prize within the last six months, then I'll skip over your name.
Artful Watercolor: Learning to Use the Secrets of Light
This is an instructional book on watercolour. It's more on concepts rather than hands-on.
New York aquarelles
This is the French edition of the New York Sketchbook by Fabrice Moireau.
Sketches: From Here and There
This book collects travel sketches and stories of architect A.J. Diamond.
24 March 2013
Makeshift kitchen of a Malay wedding
Makeshift kitchen of a Malay wedding at Woodlands. I only managed this sketch having arrived late for the Art Fresco event. Done with my 1.5mm parallel pen and ink.
23 March 2013
Pearl of The Orient - Balik Pulau
Balik Pulau (literally meaning back of the island) is a town in Penang, Malaysia. It takes about a 75min bus ride to get there from Georgetown. Durians and other kinds of fruits are planted there. The area was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. – Wikipedia
A typical home in the fishing village at Balik Pulau.
The town centre of Balik Palau with its landmark tower from 100 years ago.
A farmhouse in Balik Pulau. Here, fruit of all sorts are grown and harvested by two brothers.
21 March 2013
Emerald Hill Road
Ice Cold Bar @ Emerald Hill - sketched with Hero 578 pen & Calli Brown Ink on S&B Delta Sketchbook.
La Taverna Restaurant @ Emerald Hill - sketched with Hero 578 pen & Calii Brown Ink.
Row of Old Shop Houses at Emerald Hill - sketched Hero 578 pen & Calli Brown Ink
19 March 2013
Makati - Tagaytay 15 - 18 March 2013
Makati - Tagaytay 15 - 18 March 2013
A visit to Ayala Museum's latest exhibit while I was there with friends from Singapore and Malaysia to attend the opening of Toro Art's Over Carbs exhibition. These are a few sketches of the many exhibits now on show. — at Ayala Museum, Makati City.
The 1st mass in The Philippines in 1521.
Taal Lake
We had a day out sketching at Taal Highlands. This is my sketch of Taal Lake and Tagaytay from the highest point of Tagaytay. This is where President Marcos' half finished Palace in the Sky was built. It was meant as a guesthouse for the visiting US Preident Ronald Regan. It became People's Park in the Sky after the People Power Revolution which toppled the govt of President Marcos in 1986.
A sketch of the garden @ People's Park in the Sky with my left hand.
Market at Tagaytay. We bought this bright orangey local fruit called tisa. Very yummy. Very sweet and creamy.
A sketch with coffee black and a stirrer at NAIA while waiting to board the plane for home.
1st OFF DAY sketch
Kampong Kapor Methodist Church at Little India - 200mm X 550mm
Sketch with ordinary fountain pen & Calli Brown Ink on location, Ink Wash done at home.
Buddha Tooth Temple at Chinatown - 200mm X 550mm
Sketch with ordinary fountain pen & Calli Brown Ink and Colour Wash on location.
Maxwell Food Centre at Maxwell Road - 160mm X 250mm
Sketched with ordinary fountain pen and Calli Brown Ink on location.
18 March 2013
17 March 2013
RSS Intrepid at VivoCity
The Singapore Navy was docking the frigate RSS Intrepid at VivoCity for the last two days. It was for some awareness program and they were inviting the public the board the warship. Tickets were free but were given out by late morning. If you did not make it on board, you can try at the upcoming Navy Open House on 18 and 19 May 2013 at the Changi Naval Base.
That's the RSS Intrepid at VivoCity. There have been quite a few interesting ships that have docked here. I've been on the Gotheberg and Logos Hope, just to name two.
This is the bridge of RSS Intrepid where the captain controls the ship.
This is the officers' bunk. This particular room is fitted with three beds. There's a toilet which they call Heads and a wardrobe. Specialist bunks are larger but there are more beds and there's no shower room.
The wardroom where the crew can rest and entertain themselves.
Whitehead A244/S Torpedo
Boeing Harpoon Missle
Whitehead A244/S Torpedo
Diopter that's used to check the location of the ship.
This is the Machinery Control Room. As the name suggests, it controls all the machines and mechanical equipment on board.
This was the last sketch I drew. I couldn't draw the Sikorsky S70B Seahawk Naval Helicopter because it was drizzling. When I checked the time, it was 4 hours later. Time flies when you're sketching.
That's the RSS Intrepid at VivoCity. There have been quite a few interesting ships that have docked here. I've been on the Gotheberg and Logos Hope, just to name two.
This is the bridge of RSS Intrepid where the captain controls the ship.
This is the officers' bunk. This particular room is fitted with three beds. There's a toilet which they call Heads and a wardrobe. Specialist bunks are larger but there are more beds and there's no shower room.
The wardroom where the crew can rest and entertain themselves.
Whitehead A244/S Torpedo
Boeing Harpoon Missle
Whitehead A244/S Torpedo
Diopter that's used to check the location of the ship.
This is the Machinery Control Room. As the name suggests, it controls all the machines and mechanical equipment on board.
This was the last sketch I drew. I couldn't draw the Sikorsky S70B Seahawk Naval Helicopter because it was drizzling. When I checked the time, it was 4 hours later. Time flies when you're sketching.
Pearl of the Orient - People
Rev Chi Chern does a calligraphy demonstration during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Mr Teoh's son cleans the altar just before the Chinese New Year.
Local students wait for public transportation on a warm day at Lebuh Chulia's bus stop.
An elderly uncle takes a puff at Ban Leong Ean Kopitiam.
16 March 2013
Sketched with ordinary pen and Calli Brown Ink
Lunch Break at Food Village, Takashimaya Departmental Store
Lunch Time Crowd at Takashimaya Fountain
Clementi Construction Site
Buzz Kiosk at Tampines Bus Interchange sketched on Chinese Sketchbook.
Dinner at Gurney Drive Restaurant Chnagi T3
The above sketches are sketched with Ordinary Fountain pen with Calli Brown Ink on S&B Delta Series Sketchbook.
Pearl of the Orient - Food
Pearl of the Orient - Food
(This series is taken from my recent adventure in Penang.)
One thing I love about Georgetown is the variety of food. Street vendors litter the roads with their mobile carts serving some of the best local delights from noodles to dessert to fruit juice. Not only does the food taste so good, the cost puts every traveller's mind at ease. Here are some of my favourite haunts.
Penang Laksa at Kimberly Street
Wonton Noodle at Chulia Street
Fresh fruit seller Chulia Street
15 March 2013
Pearl of the Orient
This next series of my travel sketches were done in Penang, Malaysia. Only an hour away from my hometown, Singapore, it's a great place to get away. What I love most about Penang is its heritage. Especially how painstakingly Georgetown preserves its buildings down to the very last detail is immensely intriguing. ENJOY!
Two-storey shop houses at Beach Street during the Pre-Chinese New Year celebrations.
Kedai Basical Shop
Upon finishing this sketch, the owner appeared out of nowhere and bought the piece of art.
Cambell Street Market
The old market with the fairly modern Komtar Tower in the background.
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