Heritage Bayfront

https://tiastudio.blogspot.com/2018/09/marina-bay.html
Source: old photos from URA and NHB

This sketch is a repost on Customs House, OUE Tower and Clifford Pier. I am following the development of "Heritage Bayfront" as I called it. OUE called it "OUE Bayfront" and Fullerton Group or Sino Group from Hong Kong which is also a sister company of Far East Organization, called it "Fullerton Heritage".

Part of the "Singapore’s downtown necklace of heritage gems", Heritage Bayfront stretches from Collyer Quay to Shenton Way, encapsulating the rich history and cultural significance of these heritage buildings now house mainly hotels and restaurants. Public can still walk along the bayfront and many big and small events are planned around the year for the public to enjoy.

Customs House:
Super Loco, a Mexican resaturant now occupied the Customs House with a view of the Marina Bay, is part of OUE Bayfront and Fullerton Heritage. OUE was established as part of Overseas Union Bank, one of Singapore’s leading financial institutions at the time, which sought to enter the hotel industry. Customs House, a public building built by Public Works Department in the late 60s, used to house the Singapore Customs Police, which was responsible for watching over one of the world’s busiest harbours as Singapore’s trade and shipping thrived from the 1960s onwards.

OUE Tower:
I remember watching and dinning at a restaurant called Neptune Theatre Restaurant on top that staged topless cabaret shows. Now it is called OUE Tower along OUE Bayfront and houses the Tong Le Private Dinning with a stunning panoramic view on top."OUE was incorporated in Singapore on 8 February 1964, the year before Singapore’s independence. The company was established as part of Overseas Union Bank, one of Singapore’s leading financial institutions at the time, which sought to enter the hotel industry"
Source: https://oue.com.sg/60years/milestones

Clifford Pier:
Clifford Pier was the arrival point of our forefathers in 1933. It was widely and affectionately known in Chinese as ‘Red Lamp Pier’ (红灯码头). It now stands elegantly at our historic waterfront that began as a bustling trading port in those days. Clifford Pier as part of the Fullerton Heritage managed by Fullerton Bay Hotel is now a up-market restaurant and venue for wedding banquets and events.

Last Sketchwalk of the Year

Whenever I sketch at Marina Bay looking at the skyscrapers mushroomed behind those low-rise heritage buildings along the bay, I feel very proud of the achievement of Singapore that ever-changing skyline is formed in just one generation of Singaporeans. The heritage buildings are so well preserved like the charming old dames protecting her people with grace and elegance.

The heritage buildings are:
The Custom House,
OUE Tower,
The Clifford Pier,
The Fullerton Hotel
The Merlion Park and
The Fullerton Waterboat House behind Merlion Park across the road.

The newer buildings directly fronting the Marina Bay from the left are:
Fullerton Bay Hotel
Fullerton Pavillion and
One Fullerton

Last Sketchwalk of the Year at Marina Bay

Hi Sketchers!

This month, we're heading to Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade to soak in the festive spirit of Christmas and welcome the new year! As we celebrate 2024 and welcome 2025, we can look upon our ever-changing skyline, adorned with skyscrapers, both old and new, and reflect on the changes in our city. With MBS Tower 4 starting construction in 2025, more change is to be expected in the area. Bring your sketchbook, explore at your own pace, and capture the last few days of 2024 with us.

MBS Tower 4:
https://www.straitstimes.com/.../mbs-expansion-including...

Singapore Skyline:
https://www.lifestyleasia.com/.../futuristic-city.../

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 28th Dec 2024
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Bayfront MRT
Meeting point: Open area outside of Rain Oculus
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vKDF4Vi6odzNvnVW6
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9.30am: Briefing at meeting point.
9.40am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.20pm: Show and Tell at meeting point.
*Please note that location of Briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change, depending weather. Admin will edit location on this post if any changes. Check back if you're lost.
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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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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025

Video on MBS sketch

A very long sketch

Happy Holidays!

I am determined to sketch from Marina Bay Sands to complete another Etchr Accordion Sketchbook which started with Amerigo Vespucci on 26 Oct 2024 for the first 6 pages of the sketchbook. This sketch was completed on 20 Dec 2024 over 9 pages with the last page filled with stickers etc.

The video on the entire sketchbook is here https://www.facebook.com/reel/964061462235300

Etchr Accodion Sketchbook
Size: 1170 x 210mm

Sketching on Vacation

I did a few more sketches on the cruise at Solarium and at meal times. Also one at Phuket during mango dessert time at a big local shopping centre Jungceylon near Patong Beach.

Sketch on Deck again

Sketch 2 - This is a sketch facing the other direction.

I cannot remember which evening I sketched this when you were on a cruise. Speed sketching on deck 15 or 16 next to the Sky Bar.

Etchr Lab Square Sketchbook
Size 420 x 210mm

A sketch on the Cruise

Sketch 1 - Beautiful sunrise on the deck.

I woke up early in the morning to sketch on Deck 15 of Anthem of the Seas during our family vacation trip when family members were still sleeping. From this angle, we could see the North Star that elevated the guests high above the ship for unrivaled 360-degree view. The pavilion on the right is the DJ station opposite the big screen above the pools.

Brought the new Etchr square format sktechbook. Paper had the 'fibrous' feel with ink and washes as it's 100% cotton.

Size: 420 x 210mm

Family vacation on a cruise

Thian Hock Keng Temple

Once again, I did two A4 size sketches on the cartridge papers with splashes left over for my senior classes. The end result is quite interesting as I worked around the splashes of red and green. I often told people it is a moment of deliberation working on papers with random splashes. Don't hesitate, just do it.

I was sketching the pagoda within the temple compond. The pagoda was called "崇文阁“; the first Chinese private school built in 1849. The building next to it used to be a school set up by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan in 1913. You can read more about the rich heritage and culture in Chinese by Kua Bak Lim (柯木林); a respectable scholar. https://kuabaklim.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-post_2125.html

Extract from the temple's website:
"Thian Hock Keng was built in 1840 along Telok Ayer Street, a bustling meeting point among min (闽) businessmen and an important congregation point for Hokkiens. Upon the completion of Thian Hock Keng, southbound immigrants who had just landed or northbound immigrants heading back to China would always stop by the temple facing the waterfront to pray for calm waves and a safe journey.

The construction of Thian Hock Keng signified the transformation of an immigrant society to one that planted its roots. The temple, hailed to be the biggest building island-wide then, took many years of sweat and toil and heavy financial commitments to complete. It was also deemed to be the religious centre for the Chinese community at that time. Today, although Thian Hock Keng is primarily a min temple, its worshippers are not limited to min descendants. It has transcended dialect boundaries and worshippers are from all walks of life.

Thian Hock Keng is a rare temple that encompasses Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Ancestral Worship. In addition to its main deity, Goddess of the Seas, other deities include Goddess of Mercy and Confucius. Over the years, it has continued to attract devotees of different dialect groups and is especially crowded during birthday celebrations of deities."

Cartridge Papers Size: 297 x 210mm

You can find out more about the temple at their website https://thianhockkeng.com.sg/site/

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