Group Photo at Geneo

A Sketch of Geneo

Excerpt from A Garden Rooted in Genomics:
"As part of the rejuvenation of Singapore Science Park (SSP), CapitaLand introduces Geneo, a new cluster designed to be a hub for life sciences and deep tech innovation. Geneo seamlessly integrates work, live, and play elements, fostering a vibrant community of forward-thinking tenants from the life sciences, deep tech, and research sectors. Among its many initiatives, one stands out as a symbol of scientific exploration and discovery —The Seed at Geneo.

I had a state-of-the-art interior design project at the adjacent Science Park in early 80s. We used very strong colours and a series of laminates called "ColorCore" due to its solid colours throughout. I still had one of the small very heavy coffee table with me at home. I am sure the that multi-national office is now gone and Geneo brought back fond memories of that area. The complicated topsy curvy timber ceiling combined with its perspective was a huge challenge to sketch for many of us attending the Novemeber sketchwalk last Saturday. The fun chit-chat session over lunch at "Great Nanyang", one of the many eating establishments; was the highlight of the day for me! Thanks for the company.

A4 135 gsm Cartridge paper
Size: 210 x 297mm

November Sketchwalk at Geneo

Hi Sketchers!

GENEO Mall is part of Singapore Science Park’s latest life science focused precinct, envisioned as a mini city for innovation. It offers abundant communal spaces, including a naturally ventilated event plaza with lush landscaping. Covered by a dramatic louvered glass canopy and timber structures, the plaza serves as a relaxing place to gather and also doubles as a setting for large scale community events and this is exactly where we’ll be meeting for our sketchwalk!

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 29 Nov 2025
Event time: 9:30am – 12:15pm
Nearest MRT: Kent Ridge MRT
Google Maps Link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/o1khPN1AKCJmicKk7
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Briefing at meeting point

9.40am: Free and easy sketch

12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell

12.15pm: Show and Tell

12.30pm: End

*Please note that location of Briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change if weather changes. Admin will edit location on this post if any changes.
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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agree with the followings:
1. My participation in this Event is entirely voluntary.
2. I am aware of and agree to assume any and all risks which might be associated with the Event and I will not hold Urban Sketchers Singapore (USkSG) and any admin/organiser responsible or liable in any way for and will not commence any action arising from the Event, or claim for any loss and/or damage (including, without limitation, personal injury and/or property damage) caused by or sustained as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. I will indemnify USkSG and keep USkSG indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and any other liability arising in any way from my participation in the above Event.
4. For participant under 18 years old, his/her parent/guardian are aware and agree to the above clauses.
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
1. Make your way to the location, be aware of surroundings, and maintain necessary distancing.
2. Challenge yourself to explore hidden corners that hasn't been seen/drawn yet; this will also help prevent too many of us crowding the same perching points.
3. Post your sketches, snapshots and videos online — 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 #𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐬𝐠 — so everyone can easily find the day's artistic output.
4. Some sketch leaders will go around to catch you in action for posts on Facebook and Instagram, so look out for them!
5. Happy sketching!! 
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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀:
Event banner by Favian Ee 

It's a Wrap!

From 3 Nov to 24 Nov 2025 on four Monday mornings, I taught "Outdoor Sketching and Painting" course at Centre for Lifelong Education (CLE) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). They are not all seniors, Abigail in her 20s or 30s was the youngest in between jobs and Boon Cheong in his 40s, took leaves to attend all four sessions, the rest are either young seniors or recent retirees.

I Jio You Sketching at Potter's Garden

Potter's Garden

Urban Sketchers Singapore and JTC collaboration to sketch the new Potter's Garden!

Did a sketch of the new Potter's Garden with the group "I Jio You Sketching!" yesterday. I added the bridge with the pots on the left and on the right, I added the sculpture we did in 2015 called "Spirit of Singapore" with SG50 fund for a "Goli Project" with Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle.

To me, it was a sketch to signify this ten-year journey from making goli to a garden reminiscing the past in this area.

Official Opening of Potter's Garden

Today at Potters Garden opening. Please visit the garden and dragon kilns. Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle JTC

Posted by Tia Boon Sim on Saturday 15 November 2025

My Birth Place

This is my birth place!

I did a sketch of the old Salmon Maternity Home at 110 Prinsep Street with "Tuesday Report" by Channel 8, Mediacorp released on 13 Nov 2018, I edited the video for record here.

I did an even earlier sketch in 2009 here.

More details about my birth place at this link.

Dr Salmon's daughter, Prof Yvonne Salmon, was staying at this building when she retired from KK Hospital. Her great, great grandfather, John Kinsey Salmon was one of the three officers of the East India Company directed personally by Sir Stamford Raffles to come from Bencoolen to Singapore to assist in the administration of Singapore. Prof Yvonne M Salmon passed away on 28 October 2020.

A video of the interior is here.

Draft Sketches for 6 Clay Balls

All are Welcome!

Using Etchr Limited Edition

This is a sketch I did on Etchr Limited Eidition to be displayed at Straits Art to promote the sketchbook.

Last Wood Firing of the Year