December Sketchwalk at Singapore Botanic Garden

Credits: sketch by M. Friket Ercan

For the final sketchwalk of 2019, we are going to visit our only UNESCO Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Since the last time we visited, there have been new developments, such as the Learning Forest. The area includes new trails, a treetop walk, and wetlands (http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2017/06/Learning-Forest-Singapore-Botanic-Gardens-review.html). It’s in the middle of the gardens, behind the National Orchid Garden, closer to Holland Road. There is a car park nearby along Tyersall Avenue if you are driving, or it can be reached via a leisurely stroll from Holland Road or the MRT at Bukit Timah Road.

Go up the treetop walk and sit with the trees, or sketch the wetlands from the comfort of the shaded pavilion, or chill at the Halia restaurant as you enjoy this newer part of the gardens.

START
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Pavilion at Keppel Discovery Wetlands
(https://goo.gl/maps/fqVZ2NjwfUnZKS1z5)

END
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: Same as starting point
(https://goo.gl/maps/fqVZ2NjwfUnZKS1z5)

Nearest MRT: Botanic Gardens (Circle Line), Orchard Road (NSL)

Locations to sketch:
- Learning Forest
- Walk of Giants (https://www.littledayout.com/2017/04/03/7-things-know-sph-walk-of-giants-canopy-web/)
- Keppel Discovery Wetlands
- National Orchid Garden
- Ginger Garden
- Waterfall
- See map: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/-/media/sbg/documents/learning-forest-brochure-060319.jpg?la=en&hash=63E3620F03EBF63A54611998B10411541393AA00

Places to eat and shop:
- https://www.ladyironchef.com/tag/singapore-botanic-gardens-restaurants/

Bring:
- Hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent

Beauty World Sketchwalk 2019

Here's the video for last month's at Beauty World, Upper Bukit Timah Road

November Sketchwalk at Beauty World

Credits: Sketch by Aliver Escano

Hambaobao may be gone, but Beauty World Centre is still around - for now. Being one of the old-school strata malls, Beauty World houses an eclectic mix of shops. Many of us may remember the stationery shop and TCM hall from our childhood some 3 decades ago. But probably the most iconic part of Beauty World Plaza is its open air food centre on the 4th floor which boasts panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Opposite the mall is a row of shophouses and a neighbourhood of shops and cafes. There‘s also a temple and an old-school bakery. The 10-mile junction market and food centre are also nearby on the opposite side of the MRT. Next to Beauty World is another old school mall (Bukit Timah Shopping Centre -not Bukit Timah Plaza, which is further away). There’s no lack of things to sketch in the area!


START
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Outside Beauty World Centre
(https://goo.gl/maps/dRUXSHVy82UitT597)

END
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: Outside Beauty World Centre
(https://goo.gl/maps/dRUXSHVy82UitT597)


Nearest MRT: Beauty World (DTL)


Locations to sketch:

- Beauty World Centre
- Chun Tin Road
- Eateries along Cheong Chin Nam Rd
- Phuo Tai Kok Temple
- Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre

Places to eat and shop:
- Beauty World Food Centre on 4th floor
- Bukit Timah Shopping Centre
- Eateries along Cheong Chin Nam Rd and Chun Tin Rd
- Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre

Bring:
- Hat, sunscreen if you're going to sketch outdoors.

Sketchwalk leaders: Benedict Tay and Lim Peiyi

P.S.
Join the Nov 2019 Sketchwalk giveaway contest at https://www.parkablogs.com/content/join-our-nov-2019-sketchwalk-beauty-world

After the Sketchwalk, James Lim is organising a cafe sketch session in town. Details are here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/568754173280951/permalink/1447513762071650/

Penang Weekend Sketching

A short sketching break after completion of a project in Penang.

Most of the sketches are done around the hotel vicinity. 

The sketches are mainly done with fountain pens & wash ( Super5 ink or watercolour ) and 

The Perfect Sketchbook 

A view from the hotel balcony. 

Gurney and beyond

Breakfast at The Planters Lounge 

Sketched with Penang sketcher Buz Walker

The Heritage Wing E&O Hotel
This part of the hotel is under renovation, we got special permission from the Hotel Management to sketch in the compound.

Relaxing at The Pool

This shop operated from morning till late afternoon.

A walk down Love Lane

Back allies are the most interesting subject to sketch. 

An unusual floral shop just next to the hotel

Penang Sunday Sketchwalk

Sketched with sketchers from Penang and KL 

Fall in Love with Love Lane

Fall in Love with Love Lane Cafe

Killing time
Our flight is in the evening

Another sketch with Penang Sketchers

This site is just behind Penang Bowl

The car park of Penang Bowl

The ruin of Shih Chong Branch School

Sketched during the lunch break of my project.

October Sketchwalk at Our Tampines Hub

Credit: sketch by Tony Chua

Where can you find a stadium, indoor running track, sports complex, swimming pool, 5-storey library, hawker centre, shopping centre, recreation centre, playgrounds, etc. all in one place, and next to a couple of iconic mosaic playgrounds? Tampines Hub, that’s where! It’s literally a city within a city and Singapore's largest integrated community hub (https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-opens-our-tampines-hub-singapores-first-integrated-community-and-lifestyle-hub).

While the hub is just 2 years old after its opening in 2017, the park just next to it has some vignettes of yesteryear. Two mosaic playgrounds and an iconic sculpture call it home.

So journey to the East with us this month as we explore the new and old at Tampines!

Trivia: Did you know in the past, Tampines was spelled "Tampenis" (also "tempinis" in Malay)? The spelling was standardized as "Tampines" in 1939 (perhaps for obvious reasons), but the pronunciation remained unchanged (no, it's not pronounced as "Tam-pines"). (https://mothership.sg/2018/04/tampines-name-tampenis-spelling/)


DATE: Saturday, 26 Oct 2019

START
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Tampines Hub (Tampines St 82 side)
(https://goo.gl/maps/wQG9RkEM6tEGDYnx6)

END
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: Tampines Hub (Tampines St 82 side)
(https://goo.gl/maps/wQG9RkEM6tEGDYnx6)


Nearest MRT: Tampines (EWL, DTL)

Note: NOT "Tampines West" or "Tampines East" on the Downtown Line. Just "Tampines"


Locations to sketch:

- Tampines Regional Library (https://www.littledayout.com/2017/08/08/tampines-library-tampines-hub-stories-beyond-books/). Great place to sketch in air-conditioned comfort.

- Tampines Hub (http://qrcgcustomers.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/account3444219/4228001_1.pdf?0.14719489794619478)

- Tampines Central Park (with watermelon and mangosteen playgrounds and a very special sculpture!) (https://roots.sg/Content/Places/landmarks/tampines-heritage-trail-tampines-town-trail/Tampines%20Central%20Park)

Places to eat and shop:
- Many options in the hub itself and around Tampines Central

Bring:
- Hat, sunscreen if you're going to sketch the playground or outdoors. The hub itself is sheltered.

Relaxing, Eating, Drinking and Sketching at Cheung Chau Island

Relax Sketching at Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong 14 - 18 Sept 2019

My tools : Pilot 823 B nib, Pilot 823 F nib, Sailor Pen Brush, Holbien Water Brush, 

Super5 Atlantic Ink and 300gm Cold Press Watercolour Paper

Sun rise at Tung Wan Beach

View from the rooftop of Lychee Sunset Hotel

Fishing Boats

Warwick Hotel at Tung Wan

Hung Shing Temple

TV antennas

Old bayan tree by the park

Main street Cheung Chau

Happy hour

Cheung Chau Market

Hongkong International Airport

Cheung Chau Island Hong Kong - Relaxing, Eating, Drinking and Sketching

Sketching Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong

14 to 18 Sept 2019

My tools - Pilot 823 B nib, Pilot 823 F nib, Sailor Pen Brush, Holbien Water Brush, 

Super5 Atlantic Ink and 300gm Cold Press watercolour paper.

View from the roof top of Lychee Sunset Hotel

Sun rise at Tung Wan Beach

Fishing boats

Warwick Hotel

Hung Shing Temple at Tai San Street

Old bayan tree by the park

TV antennas

Cheung Chau Main street

Happy Hour 

Cheung Chau Market

HKIA

September Sketchwalk at MOE Heritage Centre

Credits: Banner photo by Favian Ee

For this month’s sketchwalk, we are going to a special location full of history and nostalgia. The Ministry of Education Heritage Centre is currently located in an old school building that still retains some of its old fittings that are characteristic of schools from the 70’s and 80’s. Come see how canteens and classrooms looked like back in the day, and sketch them before the centre moves out to their new location! There is also a museum of Singapore’s education history with many sketchable artifacts! The staff will be conducting 2 tours through the museum during the sketchwalks for groups of 15 pax each (sign up on the spot, first come first serve!). We are free to sketch inside the museum (after the tours, due to space constraints) and around the centre. Photos of the centre here

START
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: MOE Heritage Centre assembly area
402 Commonwealth Dr, Singapore 149599
6838 1614
(https://goo.gl/maps/HbH56kn8SFbjq5w38)

END
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: MOE Heritage Centre
402 Commonwealth Dr, Singapore 149599
6838 1614
(https://goo.gl/maps/HbH56kn8SFbjq5w38)

Nearest MRT: Commonwealth (EWL)

Parking is available at the centre, but HDB parking charges apply. It is $1.20 per hour, charged on a per minute basis.

Locations to sketch:
- Around the heritage centre and in the museum area

Places to eat and shop:
- Food court and eateries opposite the centre, around Commonwealth Drive and Tanglin Halt

Bring:
- insect repellant
- stools
- sunscreen

LUCKY DRAW

Don't forget to join the lucky draw contest!

Ink & Wash

All sketches are done with Super5 waterproof ink.