Monday, March 11, 2024

Bali Trip

We had a family vacation in Bali with my elder son's family at Amarterra. We arrived on Sunday 2pm and it was the eve of Nyepi which was a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. So there was a huge traffic jam but it was good so we could see all the Ogoh Ogoh Parade peparation literally along the roadside.

It was a vacation with just swmimming, idling, reading, doodling, eating and sleeping inside the villa. My husband and I managed to take the hotel car to the near-by retail compound called Bali Collection which was very obviously targetting at global and domestic tourist. Not a complaint as it was truly a relaxing vacation even under the scotching hot and very humid weather.

This was also my last ink doodle in the Nude Sketchbook which I started inking again last Monday. Total 8 days of ink doodling.

You can read more about Nyepi here and Ogoh-Ogoh here

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Quick Sketch on the Plane

I was on a family vacation and did not feel like sketching but somehow before landing, I just did one quick sketch on my A5 muji notebook with my Signo Uni-ball gel pen I brought along.

Saturday, March 09, 2024

First wood firing of the year

Friday evening we started the wood firing at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle and I doodled on the spot while waiting to throw the next piece of wood into the fire box. My duty slot was 6pm to 12am, so when I was ready to sleep, it was already 2:30am the next morning. I added the colour for the fire box to start the ink and wash segment in the Nude Sketchbook.

When I left the dragon kiln at around 12:30am, the temperature was 350 deg C right on target. We are going to fire 48 hours for the very first time with our guest potter, Remo Mamaril from Canada who will be leaving on 21 March. So this close 48-hour wood firing is specially conducted with him around. We plan to upload the pieces from the dragon belly on Saturday, 16 Mar 2024.

May the Kiln God be nice to us.

Friday, March 08, 2024

The Eras Tour

Singapore is the only stop in Southeast Asia for The Eras Tour by Taylor Swift. The event is presented by Marina Bay Sands and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, official bank and pre-sale partner UOB, and official experience partner Klook, promoted by AEG Presents Asia, and produced by Taylor Swift Touring. The shows in Singapore are currently taking place on 2, 3, 4 continue on 7, 8, 9 March 2024 at Singapore’s National Stadium.

I was at Rasapura Food Court of Marina Bay Sands for my afternoon coffee break I found myself soaking in the swiftie atmosphere.

So many young people in Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and it was so easy to spot the guy with a bling bling top.

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Blackie the Corgi

I met Blackie, my elder son's dog during my Wednesday evening walk. Blackie needs his walk 4 times per day at the linear park.

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Two becomes One

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Swimming Lesson on Tuesday

Tuesday routine - fetching grandson from his preschool to attend swimming lesson.

Monday, March 04, 2024

Inkdoodles

Monday routine - sending grandson for his music lesson. Starting to doodle using ink to prepare for a new teaching assignment in June. Stay tuned.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

My latest sketch at Pearls Hill

195 Pearls Hill Terrace has become a creative paradise but it is going to be gone in a year or two. Our month-end sketchwalk has a huge turn out this morning and it is definitely a much more vibrant place now compared to 2019 when I sketched it before the pandemic.

You can see Pinnacle in the middle and Pearl Bank on the top right still under construction. Is this place going to house another expensive residences?

You can read about the place at this link
more at these links:
https://str.sg/BiNi
https://str.sg/iN4y
https://str.sg/qGJ4

Friday, February 23, 2024

February Sketchwalk at Pearl's Hill



Hi Sketchers, we are heading to Pearl’s Hill Terrace on 24 Feb (Sat)! The place will be undergoing redevelopment starting in March 2025.
More information:
Pearl's Hill Upper Barracks tenants have to move after March 2025, lease not getting renewed
https://mothership.sg/.../upper-barracks-tenants.../...
Agencies to assess March 2025 lease end for indie arts cluster 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace: Shanmugam
Remember to bring mosquito repellent, sun screen, water, umbrella etc.
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In light of the COVID situation, mask wearing is optional. We urge everyone to remain cautious. Let's all play a part to stay safe!
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Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Chinatown (DT19/NE4)
Meeting point: Pearl's Hill Terrace surface parking
Address: Pearl's Hill Terrace, 195 Pearl's Hill Terrace, Singapore 168976
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AwZAEnwW3Ywmvjxk9?g_st=ic
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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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Timeline for the day:
9.30am: Short briefing at the Pearl's Hill Terrace surface parking*
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.20pm: Show and Tell at the Pearl's Hill Terrace surface parking*
*Please note that location of Short briefing and Show and Tell are subjected to change, depending on the weather for the day.
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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 Mdm Tia Boon Sim 

Monday, February 12, 2024

Saturday, February 03, 2024

Chinatown

Every year we will go down to Chinatown to sketch during Chinese New Year period. This morning the sketchwalk was arranged under a group called "I Jio You" and it was a huge turn out so one would mistaken it as our monthly big sketchwalk. Everyone was there to sketch and soak up the festive mood!

Today is also the first time we have a very nice stamp on the bottom left of my sketch, love it.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Huge turnout at first sketchwalk of the year


Original video posted on FaceBook and Instagram here

Thursday, January 25, 2024

January Sketchwalk at Holland Village




Hi Sketchers, we are heading to Holland Village for our first sketchwalk of 2024 on 27 Jan (Sat)!
More information:
One Holland Village Food Guide – 12 Restaurants & Cafes To Head To At This Pets-Friendly Mall
https://danielfooddiary.com/2023/12/10/onehollandvillage/
One Holland Village: A guide to pet-friendly eateries and new dining concepts
https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/.../one-holland...
Holland Village Food Centre Reopens – 10 Stalls To Check Out Including Holland V Fried Bee Hoon, 363 Katong Laksa, Ma La Xiang Guo
https://danielfooddiary.com/.../29/hollandvillagefoodcentre/
Some suggested places to sketch:
- Holland Village Market & Food Centre
- One Holland Village Mall
- Holland Piazza
- Raffles Hotel V Mall
- Shophouses along Holland Road/Holland Ave
- Craftsmen Coffee (cafe)
- Cafe O (inside Raffles Hotel V Mall, cafe)
- Tai Cheong Bakery (inside Holland Piazza, cafe)
Remember to bring mosquito repellent, sun screen, water, umbrella etc.
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In light of the COVID situation, mask wearing is optional. We urge everyone to remain cautious. Let's all play a part to stay safe!
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Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Holland Village (CC21)
Meeting point: Entrance of One Holland Village Mall beside Toast Box (refer to photo)* Photo credits to Little Day Out.
Address: One Holland Village Mall
7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748
https://maps.app.goo.gl/b9YnAysDggUjTuLj6?g_st=ic
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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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Timeline for the day:
9.30am: Short briefing at the entrance of One Holland Village Mall beside Toast Box (refer to photo)* Photo credits to Little Day Out.
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.20pm: Show and Tell at the entrance of One Holland Village Mall beside Toast Box (refer to photo)* Photo credits to Little Day Out.
*Please note that location of Short briefing and Show and Tell are subjected to change, depending on the weather for the day.
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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 Patrick Ng

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

My Design

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

At Starbucks

Nice people watch at Starbucks and sketch them.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Waiting

My 4-year-plus grandson is now having a 30-minute piano lesson every Monday at 6pm at Bedok Mall. While I was waiting for him, I had a cup of my favourite Macha Latte at Starbucks and did a sketch. There were a few young ladies sitting on the high table studying together.

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Another sketchbook done!

It has been raining last few days but today the weather is bright and sunny!

I joined my friends for a ad-hoc sketchwalk at Joo Chiat and since it was free and easy, I arrived really late at 11:00am and spent about 45 mins to do this sketch just on time for the show and tell at 12:15pm. It was also the last three pages on my Moleskine Japanese Album Large concertina sketchbook. It is also my second sketch of the new year 2024. The first was done at Lau Pat Sat last Sunday. Many artists and sketchers had sketched this view for its iconic sprial staircases behind the shophouses. You can sit at the coffee shop comfortably and enjoy the process.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Bye Bye Grand Piano

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

Welcoming Year of the Dragon

Monday, January 08, 2024

Sunday, January 07, 2024

Tuesday, January 02, 2024

NINE from 2023

Monday, January 01, 2024

Happy New Year 2024

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

December Sketchwalk at Peach Centre

Hi Sketchers, we are heading to Peace Centre on 30 Dec (Sat)! Peace Centre is going to be demolished very soon around early 2024.

More information:

Peace Centre to PlayPan: Community-building efforts bring life to old mall set for demolition.
https://www.straitstimes.com/.../from-peace-centre-to...

Soon-to-be-demolished Peace Centre offers its retail space to PlayPan for six months of community-based activities.
https://www.theedgesingapore.com/.../soon-be-demolished...
Some suggested places to sketch:
- Selegie Art Centre
- Parklane Shopping Mall
- David Elias Building
- Sunshine Plaza
- Shophouses at Niven Road/Sophia Road
- Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church
- Fortune Centre
- Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
- GR.iD
Remember to bring mosquito repellent, sun screen, water, umbrella etc.
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In light of the COVID situation, mask wearing is optional. We urge everyone to remain cautious. Let's all play a part to stay safe!
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Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut MRT (CC1/NE6/NS24) / Rocher MRT (DT13) / Bencoolen MRT (DT21) / Bras Basah (CC2)
Meeting point: Outside Aladdin’s Castle Restaurant (refer to photo)*
Address: Peace Centre
1 Sophia Rd, Singapore 228161
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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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Timeline for the day:
9.30am: Short briefing outside Aladdin’s Castle Restaurant (refer to photo)*
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.20pm: Show and Tell outside Aladdin’s Castle Restaurant (refer to photo)*
*Please note that location of Short briefing and Show and Tell are subjected to change, depending on the weather for the day.
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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 Shirley Ho

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Love the tote bag from USKHK

I got a nice tote bag from the anniversary celebrations of Urban Sketchers Hong Kong.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Long Sketch

Probably the last long sketch of the year from Marina Bay Sands. Merlion is having a face-lift!

Size: 910 x 210mm

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Sketching from Marina Bay Sands

This sketch is to record Merlion hiding in the house! It is under renovation.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Sketching with USKIncheon

Result of Novemeber sketchwalk with overseas friends. USKSG x USKIncheon at Bras Basah Complex.

It was hot so I went up to National Library Building to sketch under aircon and quiet environment. First sketch 4 pages in the new Moleskine Japanese Album.

Size: 520 x 210mm

Monday, November 27, 2023

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Cafe Sketching

Last Friday, I joined Urban Sketchers Incheon for a trip up to level 51 of CapitaSpring. It was too hot to sketch outdoor even up on level 51. A few of us decided to hide inside the cozy restaurant called Sol and Luna at level 17 for high tea and we had so much fun sketching together.

Cafe Sketching at CapitaSpring

Day 3 of @uskincheon : A morning Sketchwalk in Chinatown, lunch and more sketching from high up at CapitaSpring. 😊...

Posted by Urban Sketchers Singapore on Saturday, 25 November 2023

Thursday, November 23, 2023

November Sketchwalk at Bras Basah Complex

Hi Sketchers, we are heading to Bras Basah Complex with the USKIncheon Sketchers on 25 Nov (Sat)! Do join us to welcome them!

Some suggested places to sketch:
- National library
- Shophouses around Seah Street, North Bridge Road, Victoria Steeet
- Bugis Junction
- CHIJMES
Remember to bring mosquito repellent, sun screen, water, umbrella etc.
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In light of the COVID situation, mask wearing is optional. We urge everyone to remain cautious. Let's all play a part to stay safe!
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Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: City Hall MRT (EW13/NS25)
Meeting point: Open area around Jack’s place at Bras Basah (refer to photo)*
Address: Bras Basah Complex
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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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Timeline for the day:
9.30am: Short briefing at open area around Jack’s place at Bras Basah (refer to photo)*
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.20pm: Show and Tell at open area around Jack’s place at Bras Basah (refer to photo)*
*Please note that location of Short briefing and Show and Tell are subjected to change, depending on the weather for the day.
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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 Benedict Tay