Dempsey Hill

Breif history of Dempsey Hill in my earlier post at this link: https://tiastudio.blogspot.com/2023/04/final-result.html

Baohong Organ Sketchbook
Size: 1020 x 170mm

Bidadari Park

The final sketch done on a new accordion sketchbook gifted by Asia Link Sketchwalk Penang. I sketched the Rain Tree Island at Bidadari Park.

I want to find out more about the old Youngberg Hospital and Bidadari Cemetery that I grew up with near the junction of Upper Serangoon Road and Upper Aljunied Road. So I was very excited to attend the sketchwalk this morning orgainised by "I Jio You Sketching" group.

First, the bearings in the area since my younger days were all gone! Upper Aljunied Road is now flanked with all the new tall residential blocks that at a glance I cannot tell which blocks are HDB flats and which blocks are private residences. Anyway we missed the entrance to Woodleigh Hawker Centre so we went a few rounds and decided to park at Woodleigh Mall. I enjoyed my breakfast at Food Republic foodcourt inside the mega mall before heading to Bidadari Park.

According to the map Bidadari Park is a very huge park. I found many sketchers along the way and some had almost completed their sketches. I settled with a small group to sketch the very big heritage tree in the middle of the lake. I found out later it was called Rain Tree Island in Alkaff Lake.

Well, this place is changing rapidly without recognition and perhaps the heritage rain tree is the only old thing left today.

The new HDB estate around the lake is called Alkaff Lake View. If you tell the taxi driver you are going to Alkaff Lake View, you think all taxi drivers know the location? It is like in Tampines, there is a HDB estate called "Poly View" since it is opposite Temasek Polytechnic, you think the taxi drivers know where?

Pierre Cardin A5 Accordion Sketchbook
Size: 725 x 210mm

Here is the old map indicating the location of the old Bidadari Cemetery and a new map that is still not updated yet.

Back to sketch the vessel again

I completed the sketch on Amerigo Vespucci today and did another new one today outside the restricted area. Nice lawn, good shade, windy and good company!

Moleskine Japanese Album Large
Size: 650 x210mm

Amerigo Vespucci is in town

The Amerigo Vespucci, the historic and iconic training ship of the Italian Navy, has embarked on a 20-month tour of the world, commencing on 1 July 2023.

With a return to port scheduled for 26 February 2025, the ship will travel approximately 40,000 miles.

Commissioned in May 1930 and launched in February 1931, the ship entered service in July of the same year as a training ship for the Livorno Naval Academy, with the aim of training future officers for the Royal Navy. Today she is considered a true floating jewel, a witness to ninety years of Italian history. The ship’s motto is “Not he who begins, but he who perseveres”.

Read about the ship here: https://tourvespucci.it/en/the-ship

Etchr Accordion Sketchbook
Size: 910 x 210mm

October Sketchwalk at Marina Cruise Centre

Hi Sketchers!
This month, we’ll be heading to Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore! With the arrival of Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci, we will be making our way to the cruise centre to experience the festivities and embrace the sea view! An architectural icon, the centre has a distinctive undulating roofscape mimicking the breaking of waves on the shore.

More info on the cruise centre:
https://mbccs.com.sg/

More info on the ship:
https://tourvespucci.it/en/singapore-24-28-october-2024/
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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 26th Oct 2024
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Marine South Pier MRT
Meeting point: Open Area near entrance of Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore.
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyXXpi3mk3LdqJwc9

Do note that access to Villaggio Italia is free of charge.

However, for most events and all visits aboard the Amerigo Vespucci, reservations must be made in advance through their website.

Please be advised that to access the terminal, you will need to have a valid ID with you.
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Short briefing at meeting point.
10am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.15pm: Show and Tell at meeting point.
*Please note that location of Short briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change, depending on the weather for the day.
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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agreed 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 Tony Chua

Madly Good Japanese Cafe

I was sketching Clarke Quay opposite from the aircon comfort at Madly Good Japanese Cafe on 2nd storey of Clarke Quay Central. Not suitable for watercolours unless you are steady and quick. One of the last sketches in Moleskine Japanese Album. I will be using mostly Etchr Accordion in the future.

Moleskine Japanese Album Large
Size: 650 x 210mm

Wood Fired Plates

These wood soda fired plates are like pottery 101 for all potters using wood kilns. These are very shallow plates made with Taiwan clay fired in our local Thow Kwang Dragon Kiln from 4 - 6 Oct 2024. 48 hours of firing. You can view my pottery sites at this link.

Support Local Potters

Result of September Sketchwalk at Marine Parade

Moleskine Japanese Album Large
Size: 520 x 210mm

September Sketchwalk at Marine Parade

Hi Sketchers!
This month, we’ll be heading to Marine Parade Central! With the recent opening of Thomson-East Coast Line Phase 4, getting to Marine Parade is way more convenient than before! What makes this area special is that it’s Singapore's first housing estate built entirely on reclaimed land. Marine Parade also features interesting landmarks like Parkway Centre and the popular Marine Parade Central Food Centre, known for its great food!

More info on Marine Parade: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail...#

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 28th Sep 2024
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Marine Parade MRT
Meeting point: Open Area near entrance of Marine Parade MRT Exit 1. Beside Standard Chartered Bank Marine Parade Branch.
Address: Marine Parade Central, Singapore 440087
https://maps.app.goo.gl/im99E3CQHAHRsEcA9
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Short briefing at meeting point.
10am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.20pm: Show and Tell at meeting point.
*Please note that location of Short briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change, depending on the weather for the day.
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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agreed 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 Tony Chua

Senior Learners

This week is the final week for these senior-learners so we had a show and tell at the end of the lesson. Keep learning!

Posted by Tia Boon Sim on Thursday 19 September 2024

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2024