A*Live @ Bishan Dec 2012

It's the year-end edition of our ATC meeting! Rita taught us how to make origami Christmas trees and we saw some delightful "gift" themed ATCs. Of course some seasonal goodies to top off the evening. Have an ATc (Artful, Terrific and Cheerful) Christmas everyone! We meet again on 10 Jan 2013 and the theme is "Celebrate fun!".

IF - Explore

So close, yet so far?! For Illustration Friday.

IF - Stretch

This piece started with my simple pen and ink drawing.

After playing around with it with iPhoto on iPad, I was pleasantly surprised by what was created. What do you think? For Illustration Friday.

IF - Whiskers

Whiskers shall have a favourite pose.

(Had some fun experimenting with these ... without Photoshop.)

For Illustration Friday.

Kwan Shan Mei (an update)

In March last year, I wrote a post about Kwan Shan Mei, an illustrator who was very prolific, especially in locally published children's books and textbooks.

I was rather surprise to not find much information about her online or even at the library (except for a newspaper article featuring an interview with her). So, I left a note asking anyone who has information to comment.

The internet has a truly wonderful way of connecting people. Since then, I have found out a few other things and sadly, I was also told that she has recently passed away.

Today, I received a comment from her student who is in the midst of putting together a Facebook page in honour of her. Something I look forward to seeing.

Personally, I think it would be great to have an exhibition of her extensive collection of artwork.

Keep a look out for more updates.

IF - Tree

Inspired by the trees outside my window.



For Illustration Friday.

A*Live Nov 2012 at Bishan Library

In this month session, we have interesting "faces" ATCs.



And had some tangled times doing the string craft.



Fun all round.

We meet again on 13 Dec and the theme is "Gifts".

10-11-12

This Saturday, there will be a special sales of artful goods at mosshill, including everything from A Rhyming Tern.

Open from 10 am to 5 pm.

Care to drop by?

IF - Shy

For Illustration Friday.

A collage ATC.

IF - Water

For Illustration Friday.

A*Live @ Bishan Library Oct 2012

It's always great to meet each other again. This month, we tried rubbing or frottage. Had fun and once again, we can see everyone's creativity.


The next session is on 8 Nov (Thu) and the theme is "Faces".

IF - Book

For Illustration Friday.

IF - Crooked

For Illustration Friday.

IF - Burst

Enjoying the burst of delightful deliciousness that a good book offers.

For Illustration Friday.

Parade Ends

This year's ATC on Parade ended on a high note with the international swap taking place.



These are the ATCs from our overseas friends waiting for a home in Singapore.



After an orderly ballot, we are ready to have our local ATCs be shipped overseas too.



We would like to thank the National Library Board for their encouraging support, and for this swap, Rita for co-ordinating it.

We will meet again on 11 Oct, and the theme is "Doors and Windows".

PS* I Love You

"Busy is the new fine."

Does the bustle of life get to you? The Colouring Coo Doodling Doo series is your playground for taking that much needed pause.

Everyone, young and old, enjoys colouring and doodling. With this series tied-in to creativity skills, it hopes to be as enjoyable and it is useful. 

Introducing the first title in this series: PS* I Love You.



This is inspired by the intricate and beautiful batik artwork on Peranakan sarongs, especially those vintage ones which were hand-drawn.

Get your copy of this Pauseability exclusive today at A Rhyming Tern.

Preparation for the Parade

It is always exciting finally putting together the ATC on Parade exhibition. Everyone chipped in and there was much friendly banter and laughter. When everything is finally up, what a delight it is.

A few visitors to the library were the first few to see the show and they seemed impressed.

IF - Freeze

For Illustration Friday.

Lego Story

ATC on Parade 2012

This year's ATC on Parade exhibition is just around the corner.

It will happen from 18 Aug to 12 Sep at the Bishan Library.

Join us on 16 Aug as we setup the exhibition from 6.30 to 8.30 pm.

More details at this website.

ATC @ Bishan Library Jul 2012

We created ATCs using postage stamps.



Here are some of the ATCs.



As the 2nd Thu of August is National Day, we will not be having our usual meeting. Instead, we will start our annual exhibition "ATC on Parade" the following Thursday, 16 Aug. Watch out for more details.

IF - Suspend

For Illustration Friday.

IF - Refresh

My ATC for Illustration Friday.

IF - Space

For Illustration Friday.

Flight of Fancy

Dragonflight from Arseniy Lapin on Vimeo.

Enjoyed this animation from Russian artist Arseniy Lapin. Love the music too.

Via Kickcan and Conkers

A*Live @ Bishan Library Jun 2012

This month, we learnt from Trish and Nic how to use markers and water to create a nice watercolour effect.



We were quite absorbed doing this. And look at the beautiful art we created!



Not forgetting some of the new ATCs for this month.



We meet again on 12 July and the theme is "Under the Sea".

Bootcamp #06

The final assignment for this fun online Art Bootcamp is all about maps.

As I will be going for a trip from Sun till Wed, I managed to only create one of the 2 maps; one of the place we stay and another about our thoughts, or something more conceptual.

Even this piece looks more like a work in progress.



This is my Toa Payoh, Singapore.

Fun all the same. Maybe I will get to the making this better or to the other map when I get back.

This week, I was also introduced to these fantastic illustrated map sites:

They Draw and Travel

Make Maps

Bootcamp #05

In this week's assignment is inspired by chairs - to create an art that we think best represent who I am.

At the start of the week, I saw a fabric design while riding the train that got me experimenting with "combi perspective" - showing both the side and front view at the same time. So, I doodled my chairs, and the wing chair has always attracted me though I do not own one.




When I sat down to work on this, I experimented again - Chinese ink with chopstick, and also drawing a little larger than I am usually comfortable with.



I quite liked the uneven-ness and just tried out a few pieces this way, except for the one with a coloured background.

Here are the 4 pieces I submitted:














I liked the coloured piece the most.

How do these represent me?
- enjoy word-play and puns (and somewhat lame humour): wing chair!
- seem to be in a rush while at rest
- a (hidden) desire to spread my wings of creativity

Yet another fun assignment. Only one last one.


Also putting this up for Illustration Friday's theme: Hurry!