Raffles Lighthouse at Palau Satumu

We were out sketching at Raffles Lighthouse at Pulau Satumu invited by Maritime Port Authority (MPA) on a Saturday morning. The journey from Marina South Pier to Pulau Satumu was one hour to and fro, total two hours. So sketching time was much shorter, not to mention the strong wind and drizzles. So just a few broad strokes here and there and added the blue sky at home.

Arches Watercolour paper
Size: 760 x 285mm

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!