Result of June Sketchwalk at Marina South Pier

I came late and it started raining, the rain might block the view but we continued to sketch inside the Marina Gallery till the sky was clear again.

Marina South Pier is very busy pier with so many workers in blue and/or orange overalls taking all those boats in and out of the docks non-stop. These are the working people contributing to our economy!

In contrary, because it is a Saturday, the Marina Cruise Centre on the right that shaped like a big cruise ship was quiet without any cruise ship in sight. This is where you can find international cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean and the new Disney Cruise. Usually I see the big cruise ships in the weekdays when I drive along Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).

Etchr Accordion Sketchbook
Size: 650 x 210mm

June Sketchwalk at Maritime Gallery

Urban Sketchers Singapore x Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Hello sketchers! We have a special collaboration sketch event with @maritimesg at the Singapore Maritime Gallery this Saturday (29 June).

Located on the second floor of Marina South Pier, the Singapore Maritime Gallery offers visitors a deep dive into Singapore’s rich maritime history, tracing its journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global maritime hub. You can also access the Marina South Pier Rooftop to enjoy panoramic views of the Singapore Straits and the bustling pier activities, which connect passengers to Singapore’s southern islands. More info: https://go.gov.sg/sg-maritime-gallery

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Event details:

Date: 29 June 2024, Saturday
Time: 9.30am – 12.15pm (Wrap up session 12.15pm – 12.45pm)
Nearest MRT station: Marina South Pier Station, Exit B.
Meeting point: Marina South Pier, 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Level 2, Fort Canning Room, S018988 (Next to Singapore Maritime Gallery)

NB: Do use public transport to get to SMG as parking lots are scarce. If you drive, do park at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (about a 10 min walk away).

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Instructions for the day:

Please gather at Fort Canning Room for the welcome brief starting at 9.30am.
Kindly bring your own drawing materials.

Use the hashtag #usksgxmpa to share your sketches online and showcase your artistic creations from the event.

Post about your sketching experience and tag @maritime_sg for a chance to participate in MPA’s giveaway.

Winners will be announced at the end of the event.
Happy sketching!

Tiong Bahru Estate

Etchr Accordion Sketchbook
Size: 1430 x 210mm

3 sittings to complete this sketch at Tiong Bahru.

1st sitting on 13 April here.
2nd sitting on 26 May here.
3rd sitting on 16 June to complete the panoramic sketch.

I will showcase this sketchbook at Etchr booth, Art Market, at 3:30pm on 4th day, 4 Aug, AsiaLink Sketchwalk Penang 2024. If you are in Penang, do come and support!

Istana Park

This place will be undergoing changes from 2025 so it was good to come and sketch before it happens. A 500m stretch of Orchard Road in front of the Istana will be pedestrianised, while the 1.3ha Istana Park will be expanded to about thrice its current size, incorporating existing green spaces such as Dhoby Ghaut Green and the Penang Road Open Space. I hope this iconic structure in my sketch will not be demolished as it is now our collective memory when huge red banners are hung during festive seasons especially during National Day celebrations.

More details here

Baohong Concertina Sketchbook
size 680 x 170mm

Cafe Sketching at Bites and Brew

We asked for stickers, they brought a very long one for us, having fun cutting it up at home and rearranged here with my sketch. It was such a fun evening catching up with friends, more chatting and eating than sketching.

Etchr Accordion Sketchbook
Size: 390 x 210mm

I will be at the Art Market

Here comes the schedule for the free Demo for everyone in art market during the event 4 days at Asia Link Sketchwalk Penang 2024.

My time slot is on the 4th day, 4 Aug 2024 at 3:30pm together with James Lim at Etchr booth.
Open for public to enter.

ART MARKET at Penang Prestige Hotel,
VENUE: 4th Floor Rooftop Function Room
DATE: 1-4 August 2024, 4 days