Card making workshop online, it felt great connecting with kids after a long time! I was a little skeptical about conducting classes online thinking that kids need personal help for…
Posted on November 24, 2020
March 2020 sketchstay, view from my living room window and that’s Sengkang Methodist Church. As the situation worsens, I’m still trying to hold on to optimism that everything will get…
Posted on March 4, 2020
Get an exclusive 15% OFF by using the promocode “Priya15” when you purchase any SCHMINCKE Gouache (including Schmincke Calligraphy gouache, Akademie gouache, Horadam Gouache products) at online and physical store…
Posted on January 7, 2020
Son had workshop nearby Bishan park last week, so me and my daughter had our time exploring the park and sketching together!! Bishan park gouache sketch Bishan park gouache sketch…
Posted on January 7, 2020
Sketched this for the 10 years of USKSG celebration postcard. Yesterday was the last sketchwalk of the year and we exchanged these postcards, I got William’s lovely sketch. Happy New…
Posted on January 7, 2020
Kampong sketching again, the place has been cleared recently, so this is the view from the jogging track. Kampong Buangkok Sketch, Gouache on 300gsm CP paper Kampong Buangkok Sketch, Gouache…
Posted on September 26, 2019
USKSG July sketchwalk at Chinatown Smith street, the place was very busy and hot. Always wanted to sketch the grand architecture of the temple.…
Posted on July 28, 2019
May Sketchwalk USKSG orchardpresbyterianchurch and mdisdhobyghaut in gouache Orchard Presbyterian Church sketch in gouache MDIS Dhoby Ghaut sketch in gouache MDIS Dhoby Ghaut sketch in gouache Show n tell at SOTA Show n tell at…
Posted on May 26, 2019
Workshop(learning coding with Raspberry Pi) at the IMDA’s SG Digital Wonderland 2019 and a visit to Marina Barrage’s Solar Farm & Sustainable Singapore Gallery on Sunday for Ritu’s on-going project.  …
Posted on May 21, 2019
March sketchwalk at GhimMoh market and Food centre….wet market, clothing stores, groceries, eateries etc.all under one roof …
Posted on March 31, 2019
Recently the Punggolpark has seen many good changes, great to he back there yesterday morning. The park was packed with joggers and exercisers untill around 11:30am.…
Posted on March 26, 2019
Come, join me for an interactive talk and a dazzling Rangoli making Workshop at National Museum of Singapore on 3 November!! Book your tickets here: https://peatix.com/event/446700/view (Materials for the take-home Rangoli…
Posted on October 23, 2018
Sketching after a long time….messed up the sketch totally, must go again…but happy to have started my routine again. The thing in front is a Startfruit tree, abundant with fruits.…
Posted on October 12, 2018
A blissful morning at Kampong Lorong Buangkok, the last surviving village in mainland Singapore. Kampong Buangkok Sketch, Gouache on paper Kampong Buangkok Sketch, Gouache on paper…
Posted on August 29, 2018
August Sketchwalk at Kampong Java Park, behind KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. I have special memories about this place during my both pregnancies. I used to have a stroll in…
Posted on August 27, 2018
A community garden in Fernvale, Singapore. The aunty taking care of the garden told me she comes in morning and evening everyday. She is still here now (10:30am) when I’m…
Posted on August 16, 2018
Solo sketchwalk……Nanyang Thong Hong Siang Tng temple, Sengkang. Nanyang Thong Hong Siang Tng temple, Sengkang, sketch in gouache Nanyang Thong Hong Siang Tng temple, Sengkang, sketch in gouache…
Posted on July 31, 2018
From Sengkang Sports and Recreation Centre….. From Sengkang Sports and Recreation Centre, sketch in gouache From Sengkang Sports and Recreation Centre, sketch in gouache…
Posted on July 31, 2018
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints”, Sengkang East Ave. “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints”, Sengkang East Ave  “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints”,…
Posted on July 26, 2018
Drone Odyssey finals yesterday in “World Skills Singapore 2018”, well played Ritu and Vikhram!! – at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.…
Posted on July 6, 2018
picnic at Punggol waterway…. Punggol waterway sketch 2018 Punggol waterway sketch  updated 2018                                  …
Posted on May 30, 2018
Yesterday, we, a group of sketchers, had a meeting with Minster S. Iswaran, at Amaravati Exhibition space in Temasek Polytechnic. And a casual chat about our experience and thoughts about sketching Amaravati, the…
Posted on May 10, 2018
April Sketchwalk at Farrer Park Fields! Farrer Park Fields Sketch, gouache on paper Farrer Park Fields Sketch, gouache on paper…
Posted on April 29, 2018
I managed to catch up the “Interlace” art exhibition at Bynd Artisan featuring some of my inspiring artists from around the world including notable local artists. The artworks were done…
Posted on April 2, 2018
Sketching in beach road today for March Sketchwalk, Golden Mile Tower…….gouache on paper. Golden Mile Tower sketch, Beach road, gouache on paper…
Posted on April 1, 2018
Minister Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister in the Ministry of National Development of Singapore hosted us, the artists who sketched Amaravati and guests from India…
Posted on February 22, 2018
Week 5- Assignment from Schoolism’s “Landscape Sketching in Watercolor and Gouache” by Nathan Fowkes. “Edges” were the inclusive criteria for this week along with other principles. I’m still on my way…
Posted on January 26, 2018
My client who purchased the ” Unconventional upcycled garden” sketch, also commissioned me to do a larger oil painting of her favorite view at Punggol Park. We had a couple…
Posted on November 17, 2017
I’m conducting an Art Science Holiday Workshop – “Model a Smart City through interactive Circuitry” Details: Age – 6+, Date – 28thNovember, Time – 1pm – 4pm, Workshop fee –…
Posted on November 7, 2017
Rangolis for MCCY – Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth’s online video for Deepavali 2017. Rangolis for MCCY – Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Singapore…
Posted on November 3, 2017
“Three Men Show”, an art exhibit in Sengkang Public Library by Mr. Leong Chye Chye, Mr. Phua Koon Tong and Mr. Paul Ting is going on currently in the library’s…
Posted on October 29, 2017
October Sketchwalk in an unexpected place, Haw Par Villa. Sketch of the Square Pagoda in the “Pond of Legacy”….I didn’t manage to see all the sculptures(1000+) and stories behind them….will…
Posted on October 29, 2017
Week 4- Assignment from Schoolism’s “Landscape Sketching in Watercolor and Gouache” Assignments using the Composition principles together with the addition of two more pigments to the limited palette – Lemon yellow…
Posted on October 26, 2017
My Rangolis for MCCY – Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Deepavali 2017. Love the outcome, I thoroughly enjoyed designing the different phases this artform has traveled and still emerging with.…
Posted on October 11, 2017
Week 3- Assignment from Schoolism’s “Landscape Sketching in Watercolor and Gouache” For 3rd week, Nathan allowed us to use pigments but limited to yellow ochre, venetian red, ultramarine blue, permanent sap green,…
Posted on September 27, 2017
Recently have been working on a project for an upcoming Art Science Workshop for kids. This mini Smart city has safe and energy efficient lighting system powered by an interactive…
Posted on September 26, 2017
Can’t resist sketching this little flower pot. I was watching these tiny red sparkles complementing with the green foliage and was waiting to give a try.…
Posted on September 22, 2017
View from the rooftop pool of Village Hotel in Changi during our stay-cation, astounding to see the ships sailing and the planes continuously descending towards the airport. Had just half…
Posted on August 12, 2017
Sketched this about a month ago. Interesting to see a Brahma Shrine in front of this house here, which is very commonly seen in Thailand (I learnt they also have…
Posted on August 4, 2017
Week 2- Assignment from Schoolism’s “Landscape Sketching in Watercolor and Gouache” course by Nathan Fowkes.  6 studies with focus on tonal patterns done using pic references. Rather I’m supposed to do…
Posted on August 2, 2017
July Sketchwalk at Telok Ayer street. My attempt of Thian Hock Keng Temple, the view has been blocked by the tourist buses constantly. Completed the details at home.…
Posted on August 2, 2017
I’m thankful to National Gallery Singapore for commissioning my service in hosting an art activity, in accordance with Hari Raya celebrations. The last two days have been a successful full…
Posted on June 27, 2017
Working on a craft project with National Gallery again for Hari Raya open house………
Posted on June 22, 2017
Testing the pen gifted by Ritu on Mother’s day. He said roses were finished in his bookshop and so he bought me a pen to sketch 😀…
Posted on May 21, 2017
A well-maintained community garden at Sengkang East Way near Block 325C, with lots of herbs, Spinach varieties and flowering plants.…
Posted on May 18, 2017
Hubby n kids took part in The Music Run at Sentosa last Saturday. We saw mostly youngsters in the crowd and the place was very cheerful. But a long queue…
Posted on May 8, 2017
A sneak peek of yesterday’s work at location. The sketch needs one more visit to call it completed. It’s raining here now, so waiting for the day to get it…
Posted on April 21, 2017
Another study outdoors while waiting for my kids from school…….I like the cool green hue of the leaves, there are plenty of these trees around my neighborhood with pretty purplish…
Posted on April 10, 2017
I bought this small plastic palette with closed containers recently and found it extremely useful in keeping the Gouache paint wet for long period of time(for a week even without…
Posted on April 6, 2017
Steps in working with Gouache. I used Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red and Cerulean Blue with Titanium white.…
Posted on March 25, 2017
I don’t know why I’m always interested in sketching trees and foliage 😀 Tropical Palm in Sengkang West Riverside Park, done last month.…
Posted on March 23, 2017
Which one you like? old vs new……Glad I captured the old look last year in it’s brink of change.…
Posted on March 23, 2017
The Sengkang Compass Point Mall had been closed for renovation for nearly a year and came back with a fresh look with a new name, Compass One. With more residents…
Posted on March 22, 2017
Community garden near block 324D, had an hour before picking up kids from their schools.…
Posted on March 21, 2017
Sengkang west Zone D RC had arranged for a half-day leisure outing to St. John’s Island yesterday. Wonderfully organised by the team with games, competitions, gifts, lucky draw and snacks.…
Posted on March 20, 2017
“Foliage”, 6″ X 8″, Gouache on Saunders Waterford CP(NOT)…….done from a reference photo.  I have limited my colours on my palette to three plus white for all my sketches/paintings since…
Posted on February 6, 2017
I’m proud to design and collaborate the Pongal-Jallikattu themed Kolam/Rangoli with fellow residents during the “Pongal Harvest Festival 2017” jointly organised by Fernvale IAEC and Anchorvale IAEC. Thanks to all the…
Posted on January 21, 2017
Automated signalling man has been in operation since a few weeks in the nearby the construction site. The robot is dressed up quite convincingly to look like a traffic controller,…
Posted on November 8, 2016
Here’s a detail from a sketch (in progress) I did yesterday…..among the two traffic cones, one has a change in tone from light into shadow (showing convincing turning of form)…
Posted on November 3, 2016
View from my Kitchen window. I’ve done the same view before in charcoal, details in the link below: http://myartsandcreatives.blogspot.sg/2015/05/urban-sketchers-singapore-volume-2.html Reason for sketching this again in Gouache is, the construction materials…
Posted on August 31, 2016
I did a portrait painting for Indhu recently, she wanted a 11′ X 16″ portrait of her mother…..after doing a tonal charcoal study and a colour study, I started the…
Posted on August 26, 2016
It was very interesting to sketch this unused door in the material storage place…but my motto was to show convincing light and shadow across the patch of grass.As often said,…
Posted on May 10, 2016
Tried to capture the dappled light on the shed, however could have used saturated color in there. I used a limited palette of Cad yellow, cad Red and Prussian blue……always…
Posted on April 28, 2016
A typical void deck in Singapore apartments, an open space in ground floor with benches, bicycle parking racks and tables, some apartments even have small shops. This is the front…
Posted on April 21, 2016
Houses near Gerald Drive have wonderful backgardens facing the little canal that extends from the Sengkang waterway, these are just on the opposite side of kampong Buangkok…..completed today (2 sessions…
Posted on March 9, 2016
Houses near Gerald Drive have wonderful backgardens facing the little canal that extends from the Sengkang waterway, these are just on the opposite side of kampong Buangkok…..here is one I…
Posted on February 17, 2016
Happy to be a part of the Pongal festival celebration at Cheng San Community Club with respected Prime Minister of Singapore as the Guest of Honour……many kids and adults of…
Posted on January 19, 2016
Sengkang Hockey stadium is a part of Sengkang Sports and Recreation Centre, two important events have been held here in the past few years – Hockey tournament of 2010 Youth…
Posted on January 14, 2016
School holidays and I’m going walks with my kids around waterway……saw a couple of  monitor lizards, Kingfishers and everyday I’m sketching 360 degree views from the same shady spot under…
Posted on November 26, 2015
Urban Sketchers Singapore correspondent Mdm Tia Boon Sim​ talking about Ritu’s sketch (the sketch on the right) alongside other urban sketchers on Channel 8 yesterday…..available from time 33:30 at http://video.toggle.sg/en/tv-show/news/nov-2015-hello-singapore/thu-19-nov-2015/348959…
Posted on November 20, 2015
Rangoli for a corporate Deepavali event at Bedok……with a 3 1/2 feet “Kutthuvilakku” and decorative Diyas. I decorated the transparent sheet Rangoli with Kundan stones and Gold liner, since my…
Posted on November 15, 2015
“NAFA SG50 Fine Art exhibition” is to be held from 29th November – 6th December to mark Singapore’s 50th birthday…..I’m honored that my painting “Twins” has been selected to be…
Posted on October 28, 2015
Some recent charcoal study from pictures…..on how to render convincing form and depth using values……South Bridge road and a temple……suggestions welcome!…
Posted on September 25, 2015
It was Hari Raya Puasa yesterday, we were in Changi Beach…….not so crowded there unlike all other public holidays, kids had a good time playing and I did two gouache…
Posted on July 18, 2015
Gouache sketch done yesterday at Changi Beach, I’ve sketched the same view in watercolour and charcoal before.…
Posted on July 18, 2015
Honored to have my sketches in URBAN SKETCHERS SINGAPORE volume 2……thank you for the team…….some precious moments at the book launch in National Library yesterday! My Sketches and stories! Stamp…
Posted on May 17, 2015
National Library and Urban Sketchers Singapore organised the “Jalan Jalan Trail – Outdoor Walk & Sketching session”  last Sunday and the event is captured by CNA, here’s the link……interview of…
Posted on April 14, 2015
Tongkang LRT, Charcoal on paper………sketched this from the walkway connecting nearby HDB and carpark. The word “Tongkang” refers to a kind of boat, most of the places in and around…
Posted on April 9, 2015
My sketch of Sri Sivan Temple, Geylang East Avenue 2 for the February Sketchwalk with Urban Sketchers Singapore……………Charcoal on paper. I had to rush home, so couldn’t wait for the…
Posted on February 28, 2015
Sketch of Arulmigu Velmurugan Gnanamuneeswarar Temple, Sengkang East……..Charcoal on paper. We go there often and the sounds and smell of the place make my mind relaxed and peaceful. This is…
Posted on February 24, 2015
My “SG 50 and Pongal” Rangoli today at Sengkang CC SG 50 Rangoli, Singapore SG 50 Rangoli, Singapore SG 50 Rangoli, Singapore SG 50 Rangoli, Singapore…
Posted on February 1, 2015
My sketch for today “January Sketchwalk” with Urban Sketchers Singapore. Sketch with charcoal, A4 size….enhanced the darks at home. It was great meeting fellow sketchers…
Posted on January 31, 2015
Charcoal sketch of Park connector near Tampines Expressway, enhanced the darks later at home.…
Posted on October 6, 2014
Me and my son Ritesh went for the September Sketchwalk by Urban Sketchers Singapore in Circular road, Clarke Quay. Needless to say, we happily sketched there ….it’s very much inspiring…
Posted on September 28, 2014
Very refreshing to sketch this lively place in between two high rise flats, Anchorvale Street, Sengkang West.…
Posted on August 1, 2014
Our neighborhood flats are getting a new coat of paint, this is a 5 min quick sketch as they are painting really fast!…
Posted on July 24, 2014
Plein air painting yesterday at Sengkang west Park, 9″x 12″, oil on canvas. Ng Song Hoy Theresa’s painting! We missed our painting group, Madhavi and Vivian.…
Posted on May 26, 2014
View from my kitchen window, shows AnchorvaleCC/stadium, Sengkang west waterway and LRT overhead bridge. I managed to sketch this before any new construction suddenly sprouts up in between! Charcoal on…
Posted on May 23, 2014
My artwork exhibit in Sengkang Library “Wall of Art” starts from today till the end of this month, both Still life and landscape paintings in oil are on display, Thank…
Posted on April 1, 2014
Plein air oil painting of “Church of The Epiphany” in Jalan Kayu along Tampines Expressway. Many construction works are going on nearby, quite unsure of this very old architecture. Sketched…
Posted on January 13, 2014
On location paintings in Oil done on 5th Jan 2014 in Kampong Buangkok, the last surviving kampong in mainland Singapore. Thinking of submitting these for “A Changed World” exhibition to…
Posted on January 7, 2014
Did this one today at Jalan Kayu, an old two storey house tucked in between other newly renovated houses, with interesting antique lamps, cracks on the walls and fresh colorful…
Posted on January 4, 2014
An 1 1/2 hour study ( on Saturday) in oil in the bird-watching spot of Sengkang Floating Wetland, can see lots of White Herons on the trees. They keep coming…
Posted on December 9, 2013
Saw this man near the waterway today morning, he is exercising with a heavy weight wooden ring, first started to swing around his waist and then towards upper body. The…
Posted on November 25, 2013
This plein air painting is done today morning along Sengkang west riverside, comfortably in shade under a bridge. en plein air 16/11/2013, 9″ X 12″, Oil on canvas…
Posted on November 16, 2013
Study of temple in Jalan Kayu in oil paint, four temples are here together one Buddhist and three Taoist temples, got only 1 1/2 hours to paint there, done with…
Posted on October 8, 2013
Sketch of ice cream uncle in my neighborhood when having a leisure walk with my kids, means I now take my sketchbook along wherever I go, thanks Urban Sketchers for…
Posted on October 3, 2013
Summer, 9″ X 12″, Oil on canvas                                              This…
Posted on September 22, 2013
“Go Green” These group of latest paintings are inspired by the theme “Go Green”, I’ve tried to capture the light on landscapes true to Singapore. The paintings are done with a limited…
Posted on July 31, 2013
Still Waters, 9″ X 12″, oil on canvas                                            …
Posted on July 22, 2013
Summer, 9″ X 12″, Oil on canvas  SOLD A scene like this is usual in Sengkang waterway, people alone or in groups fishing along the banks, though now it’s no…
Posted on July 12, 2013
Into the Light, 9″ X 12″, Oil on canvas It is very pleasing to watch the sun glittering through the leaves in early or late hours, especially the fluorescent colors…
Posted on July 1, 2013
Cool!, 16″ X 20″, Oil on canvas Time and tide wait for none, but time here stands still for you to enjoy the lively. The tranquil water mesmerizes everyone, evokes…
Posted on May 15, 2013
Elegant, 16″ X 20″, Oil on canvas                                              …
Posted on May 3, 2013
Tranquility, 16″ X 20″, Oil on canvas Time and tide wait for none, but time here stands still for you to enjoy the lively. The tranquil water mesmerizes everyone, evokes…
Posted on April 19, 2013
Golden Hour, 12″ X 16″, Oil on canvas                                            …
Posted on June 16, 2012
Reflections, 16″ X 20″, Oil on canvas                                              …
Posted on June 10, 2012
Beat the Heat!, 16″ X 20″, Oil on canvas                                          …
Posted on May 11, 2012
A Sunny Day, 12″ X 16″, Oil on canvas                                          …
Posted on March 28, 2012
The Shed, 12″ X 16″, Oil on canvas This small artistic shed is a one man show on a vast stretch of vacant land in Sengkang West.  I tried this…
Posted on January 27, 2012
Buangkok Kampong 4, 8.3″ X 11.7″, Acrylic on canvas This is another painting showing a typical kampong house in Buangkok. This is the last surviving kampong in mainland Singapore, situated…
Posted on November 7, 2011
Singapore F1, 8.3″ X 11.7″, Acrylic on canvas This recent painting is a night scene showing the Esplanade and Formula1 racing. It was interesting to paint the glowing lights of…
Posted on October 23, 2011
Flying Fisherman, 12″ X 16″, Acrylic on canvas SOLD The Serangoon river running along the Sengkang East is a habitat for a variety of birds. Herons and kingfishers are common…
Posted on August 25, 2011
A Serene Heritage Trail 2, 16″ X 20″, Acrylic on canvas SOLD This view of Bukit Timah Railway Station is from a rugged sand path behind the station. Situated in…
Posted on August 15, 2011
Kampong Buangkok 3, 16″ X 20″, Acrylic on canvas SOLD This is another painting showing a typical scene of kampong in Buangkok. This is the last surviving kampong in mainland…
Posted on August 11, 2011
A Serene Heritage Trail, 16″ X 20″, Acrylic on canvas SOLD       This is a painting of Bukit Timah Railway Station, that recently became an important heritage trail of…
Posted on July 30, 2011