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Video of Zion Road Sketch

August Sketchwalk at Zion Road

Today, I just picked up my old square watercolour paper randomly and used it to complete an ink and watercolours work at the backlane of Zion Road. It was a very very hot day and I had to move a few times to complete the work under the shade. Occasionaly I would stand in the sun and work on the details. I was quite familiar with this area as I was a regular at the Zion Riverside Food Centre. Many stalls were closed today on a Saturday may be because it would be closed for spring cleaning in the next three days. "Kang Wantan Mee", my favourite stall was opened so I was glad to have my usual wantan mee and a hot kopi o guo.

An Huat Trading, the corner shop at the junction of Zion Road and Zion Close was a very interesting shop which was selling colourful majolica tiles, coloured glassblocks and curios for interior renovation work. They also placed big garden sculptures and big plants along the corridors so it was so cluttered that even the bright red fire hydrant was hidden by the cardboards placed around it. I exercised my artistic licence to remove the clutters so I could apply a tiny drop of bright red in the work.

The backlane is interesting as this row of houses with spiral escape staircases at the back may not survive long when the surroundings are replaced with luxurious condominiums.

Daler Rowney Square Watercolour Paper
Size: 350 x 350mm

August Sketchwalk at Zion Road Riverside

Hi Sketchers!

This weekend we're heading to Zion Road! 

Our main landmark is Zion Riverside Food Centre — right by the canal, so you can grab a bite and enjoy the view, or find a spot along the canal for a different angle.

Another landmark to keep an eye out for "Orh Kio Tau" (Black Bridge Head). A pipeline arch dating back to 1929, rich with history. Read more about it here: https://remembersingapore.org/.../havelock-road-pipeline.../

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 29 Aug 2026
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Havelock, Great World station

Meeting point: Zion Riverside Food Centre. Meet near the deck, facing the canal.

Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KP9gwaGhRvEpkAt77
Show and tell location: TBC on the day itself
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Short brief 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 photo from Stephanie Ng
Archline pipe photo from Karen Lim FB

Photos on Facebook

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at Tank Road

It was a very hot day. I moved 5 to 6 times to hide in the shade to complete this panoramic sketch on 2 sheets of A4 size watercolour papers. Plus I forgot to refill the ink in my fountain pens, so I had to use gel pen this time.

Muse Watson watercolour papers 300gm, Japan. https://www.muse-paper.co.jp/
Size: 594 x 210mm

Happy 61st National Day 2026

Happy 61st National Day Singapore!

I was stuck at my dinner order at National University of Singapore Society aka NUSS, The Graduate Club. Diners were watching the National Day Parade on the super big screen.

Every Sunday, I would go to NUSS to take a shower after a long day at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle. Last Sunday, I already prepared to leave the Club and my family called to ask me to order dinner coz it was full at restaurants and coffee shops so it was impossible for them to get dinner delivered home.

Since I did not join the NDP sketchwalk this year due to personal commitment, I did a long sketch on location while waiting for my take-away. I added the big flag and colours at home. I also added The Kallang and fireworks for the big screen as NDP returned to National Stadium after ten years while NS Square was underconstruction at the Marina Bay. Would 62nd NDP return to Marina Bay next year is everybody's guess.

繪旅行風琴畫本, Concertina Sketchbook
Size: 650 x 210mm

Special Sketchwalk to Celebrate SG61

Hi Sketchers!
Although this year’s parade will be held at the Stadium, after doing a quick poll we found that sketchers still prefer to sketch around here where the National day mood is. Feel free to walk around to sketch the waterfront promenade, Marina Bay Sands, Helix bridge, Singapore skyline etc this National Day weekend!

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 8 Aug 2026
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Promenade, City Hall

Meeting point: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Go9DZvYRoAzsLzYM6

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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 back at Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
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 photo from Patrick Ng 

Cafe Sketches

I was hungry so I ate my food first and sketched other sketcher's food. After the food sketch, I still had anotehr 20 mins before the show and tell so I decided to do a quick sketch on the interior. It was red everywhere with the green chairs and light fixtures, a complimentary colour scheme!

Muji Sketchbook
Size: 185 x 185mm

Cafe Sketching at The Hainan Story

Group Photo at July Sketchwalk

Result at July Sketchwalk

Thanks Sentosa for hosting the July Sketchwalk at Fort Siloso.

Fort Siloso is Singapore's only preserved coastal fort, located on Sentosa at Siloso Point. Built by the British in the 1880s and active through World War II, the fort now houses a military museum with original coastal guns, WWII tunnels, the Surrender Chambers, and the Fort Siloso Skywalk — a 181-metre elevated walkway through the treetops.

Sentosa as an island, was historically known as Pulau Blakang Mati, meaning "Island of Death Behind," due to rampant piracy, a devastating 1940s malaria outbreak, and WWII mass executions. More about Sentosa at:
https://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/attractions/fort-siloso/

I sketched the guns on the right. They are BL 9.2-inch Mk IV and BL 8-inch Mk VII Guns, you can tell from the size and they are originals, not replicas. On the left was the War Museum housing one of Singapore's most concentrated collections of WWII coastal defence artefacts.

Even the weather forecast was bad, sketchers still braved the rain and attended the official sketchwalk. For me, it was my first visit to this remote place but a must visit venue as Fort Siloso was officially gazetted as Singapore's 74th National Monument in 2022.

繪旅行風琴畫本, Concertina Sketchbook
Size: 520 x 210mm