Sketch 2015 – Priya Art Studio

SG HEARTscapes exhibit at National Library Board

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 13:24:00 +0000

Come down to National Library Board from 29 January to 21 February 2016 to view Singapore’s favourite places through the eyes of “Urban Sketchers Singapore”. Sketches, paintings and photographs of Singapore are on exhibit for public viewing!!

More details here….. https://www.heartmap.sg/sg-heart-map-heartscapes-exhibition/

Ritu’s Sketch of Botanic Gardens……..

My sketch………..

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USKSG Sketchwalk at National Art Gallery

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:28:00 +0000

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November Sketchwalk

Sun, 29 Nov 2015 06:12:00 +0000

Just had half an hour to sketch as I came very late for the sketchwalk……….

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Our sketches in “SG Heart Map” festival

Sun, 29 Nov 2015 05:51:00 +0000

Cheers! My sketch and Ritu’s sketches are among many other wonderful Urbansketches at “SG Heart Map festival” in the Marina Bay Float. Thank you curators Zaihan and Mdm Tia for the awesome and magnificient display of sketches!!

A very big encouragement for Ritu 

Today is the final day of the festival, do drop by to view sketches and stories of Singapore!!

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Morning walk and sketch

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:05:00 +0000

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 the bridge….can’t go too far with kids and can’t spend more than 1 hour in sketch…..I find this an opportunity to learn sketching as many possible scenes around the same place. There is always room for improvement!

Yesterday….

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Sengkang Floating Wetland, Gouache sketch

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:19:00 +0000

Today’s morning walk & study………Sengkang floating wetland, Gouache.

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Ritu’s sketch on Channel 8

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 03:45:00 +0000

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

Thank you!!

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Sengkang Floating Wetland Gouache sketch

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 03:13:00 +0000

Sengkang West Floating Wetland, 9″ X 12″, Gouache sketch……..this was done earlier this month when the air was clear for a day between continual hazy skies

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SG Heart Map Sketchwalk – Changi Airport

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:17:00 +0000

Sitting at level 1, we’re looking down the Arrival Hall at basement and up the high roof diffusing natural daylight, to my left is a huge vertical garden stretching all the way up to the ceiling ……….at Changi Airport Terminal 3, “The Green Terminal”.

Ritu’s Sketch of the day,

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Punggol Waterway sketch

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:18:00 +0000

Sketched this last Sunday during our usual weekend picnic at Punggol waterway……..reworked the foreground tree later at home.

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Study

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 02:42:00 +0000

Some recent charcoal study from pictures…..on how to render convincing form and depth using values……South Bridge road and a temple……suggestions welcome!

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Changi Beach

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:06:00 +0000

Quick sketch at Changi Beach.

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Waiting – Sengkang LRT

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:04:00 +0000

People waiting for trains in Sengkang LRT station……when sketching people especially, we tend to deeply connect with that present moment about what they are doing around, where are they rushing to or how important is human relationship…..

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” SG Heart Map sketchwalk” at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 03:04:00 +0000

A brisk and fun filled sketchwalk for SG Heart Map at Singapore Botanic Gardens, UNESCO World Heritage site….. lovely stamps!!

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Waterway Watch Society – Sketch

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 05:04:00 +0000

Saw this little colorful cabin of “Waterway Watch Society” under the bridge near Punggol waterplay area, couldn’t help but do a gouache sketch instead of my usual monochromes.

We usually cycle there on weekends, kids would love to play in the huge sand box and then in water. I did the sketch when we were there on National Day. It was an overcast day. This cabin is to help public when the waterway is opened for water activities like kayaking, it is closed for now.

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“Let’s Draw Singapore” Book launch

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 02:23:00 +0000

Privileged to be a part of the “Let’s Draw Singapore” a book relay project by Urbansketchers James, Lisa and Don. 61 contributors shared memories of their neighborhoods in the form of sketches, 3 sketch diaries traveled throughout Singapore and compiled together as one great souvenir…….the book launch was held on Saturday at URA centre. I was glad to be there, the sketch and story set up of each contributor was great!

The exhibition runs till 31st August from 9am – 5pm, do drop by to see Singapore through our sketches!!

Places where the books traveled!

My contribution: Uncle Lim’s shop near Tongkang LRT

Great set up of sketches and stories!!

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Urban Sketching Symposium in Singapore

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 12:01:00 +0000

I missed the activities and workshops on the four days of Urban Sketching Symposium 2015 held here in Singapore, but went for the fourth day mass sketchwalk for the symposium at Singapore Management University ……needless to say it was a very big turnout, quite lucky to see the works of many wonderful sketchers from around the world.

Singapore Art Museum, Gouache, A4

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Pulau Ubin from Changi Beach

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 05:02:00 +0000

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 sketches…..I have to windup this second sketch when I saw dark clouds over Pulau Ubin….. completed my sketch by adding foreground shadows at home today.

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Changi Beach

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:53:00 +0000

Gouache sketch done yesterday at Changi Beach, I’ve sketched the same view in watercolour and charcoal before.

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Bukit Pasoh Sketchwalk

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 01:51:00 +0000

Sketched this for June Sketchwalk – Bukit Pasoh………Charcoal on paper, need more and more practice

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Official opening of “We Draw Singapore Together” exhibition by Temasek Polytechnic and USKSG

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 02:02:00 +0000

“We Draw Singapore Together” exhibition jointly organised by Temasek Polytechnic and USKSG is officially open now, the exhibit runs till 12th August in Glocal Connect Village, Temask Polytechnic.

Displayed are sketches of many styles and different medium….. not to mention, the subjects showcase the culture and places of Singapore. My two charcoal sketches are alongside many talented artists’, I’m humbled and honored to be a part of this project. Thanks for the organizers who made it possible for us, you made us feel very special.

All are welcome to view the exhibition, here are the details:

We Draw Singapore Together

Date: 20 May – 12 August 2015 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 6.00pm)
Venue: Art Gallery@GCV, Glocal Connect Village, Temasek Polytechnic
Who can attend: Members of the Public

We Draw Singapore Together is an Arts and Culture exhibition presented by the Temasek Polytechnic in collaboration with Urban Sketchers Singapore (USKSG) to promote the art of on-location drawing for Singaporeans and residents in Singapore. From 20 May to 12 August, the Art Gallery@GCV, will showcase a smorgasbord of location sketches by USKSG.

My family in the opening reception

My Sketch of “Puat Jit Buddhist Temple, Sengkang” and “Kampong Buangkok”

Ritu’s favorite…. “KTM Railway Bridge” by Urban Sketcher Hock Choon Tan

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“We Draw Singapore Together” – May Sketchwalk at Marina Bay

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:06:00 +0000

“We Draw Singapore Together” workshop cum sketchwalk event was organised by Temasek Polytechnic and Urban Sketchers Singapore…..I attended the workshop about Sketching People and had the opportunity to learn under Don Low and James Tan, both are artists, illustrators and Urban Sketchers. They had previously prepared notes and pictures on many related topics…….very insightful. I’m going to sketch people more often.

On the second day of workshop, I went for the mass sketchwalk at Marina Bay…..Ritu too was sketching with me in the hot and humid weather. Here are our results for the day,

Can you see the Merlion?

Ritu used all the possible tools and medium……..charcoal and gouache!

Love this!!

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Gouache sketch, Sengkang Methodist Church

Tue, 26 May 2015 07:54:00 +0000

Sketched this in 3 sessions of 45 mins each, this Methodist Church is besides my HDB block….it has nursery and kindergarten classes, my son studied here for the past three years. This place will be very busy during the school ending hours and of course on Sundays.

I tried sketching with Gouache for the first time, though the effects are not similar to oil painting in anyway, it can be very easy to handle this medium outdoors……..may be I’ll use this to do plein air studies for my future studio oil paintings

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URBAN SKETCHERS SINGAPORE volume 2

Sun, 17 May 2015 08:33:00 +0000

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 and Autograph by Mdm Tia, Eve Tan!

Sketch friends Alice, Chanel Hu, Ken and Dave!

The best moment, my kids taking a peek at my sketches and stories!

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Urban Sketch in Charcoal

Thu, 14 May 2015 05:29:00 +0000

View of Sengkang West Avenue overlooking The Seletar Mall, Fernvale……..from the lift lobby of my HDB.

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May Day Sketch

Sun, 03 May 2015 09:15:00 +0000

My May Day Sketch…………..Changi Beach, Charcoal on paper.

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April Sketchwalk: Global Yellow Pages Building, Toa Payoh

Sun, 26 Apr 2015 06:28:00 +0000

April Sketchwalk for Urban Sketchers Singapore,……….. Global Yellow Pages Building, Toa Payoh,…….. Charcoal on paper.

Ritu’s Sketch,

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Purvis Street Sketch

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:52:00 +0000

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 our founder Mdm Tia and our sketcher group.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26fDOJ-Cq7s&feature=youtu.be

And my charcoal sketch for the day…… Purvis street,

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Urban sketch in Charcoal

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 04:32:00 +0000

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 Sengkang have been given water/marine related names.

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Punggol Beach

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:23:00 +0000

View from Punggol beach.

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Sketch

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:12:00 +0000

A storage unit in Sengkang West Avenue.

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St Anne’s Church (1963) – Charcoal Sketch on location

Sat, 21 Mar 2015 08:59:00 +0000

A Happy accident! I sketched my first session of St Anne’s Church on last Friday and kept my charcoal sketch on the table…..my 2 yr old little daughter has sprayed a fine mist of water with the spray bottle(we use it to water our tiny terrariums) and by the time I saw my sketch, it was dry to touch……and the resulting texture was so good, I completed my sketch preserving it.

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February Sketchwalk

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 07:59:00 +0000

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 “Show and tell session” but met fellow sketchers near the temple, hope there are more sketches of the temple. This is my first time visit to this temple, the architecture is a mix of North and South Indian styles, very interesting to sketch the intricacies.

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Charcoal landscape sketch

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:12:00 +0000

Sengkang Riverside, Charcoal on paper

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Charcoal sketch of Temple

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:53:00 +0000

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 the front view, may be I should go again to sketch a different view. I now feel, I could have done the “Gopuram”(the monumental tower above the entrance) better.

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Charcoal Sketch

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 04:42:00 +0000

Uncle Lim’s shop, Tongkang LRT

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January Sketchwalk

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 12:36:00 +0000

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

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Temple sketch in charcoal

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 04:55:00 +0000

Sketch of Puat Jit Buddhist Temple in Sengkang, Charcoal on paper, A4 size.

I did this sketch for 5 days, 1 hour per day. The architectural details are a treat to sketch with charcoal, especially the roof and the lion sculptures.

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Landscape Charcoal Sketch

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 10:09:00 +0000

Landscape Sketch in charcoal, A4 size

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Sketch

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:14:00 +0000

Charcoal and pencil sketch.

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Sketch

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:28:00 +0000

Sketch of my neighborhood tree when my daughter is in her playgroup, charcoal medium on paper.

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Sketch

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:32:00 +0000

In my neighborhood, charcoal on paper.

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Charcoal sketches

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:50:00 +0000

Sketches of Sengkang Riverside, 9″ X 12″, Charcoal on paper.

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