Bootcamp #04

High and dry - that's how I felt about this week's assignment.

The past - I generally have difficulty recalling things from my past and am amazed at those who seem to have picture perfect memories.

The present - No chance to photograph anyone jumping. Tried throwing things in the air but my phone cam just could not capture anything. (My toy monkey went splat on the floor a good couple of times.)

The future - Coincidentally, I am at a point when I am considering if I need to make any life-changing decision. Not a look of clarity.

For strange reasons, I was thinking of 3 wise monkeys and thought of associating them with each of this phase.

Well, after some random doodling, seems I could only get this done up. Drew, then added bits digitally.

Try a Little GSS Kindness

The Great Singapore Sales has started for this year. At The Rhyming Tern, we are offering Boom Boom! Cards - the intentional kindness kit - at very special price.

The Original and Green kits are going at $10 only (usual $21.90).

The Family kits are going at $14 only (usual $29.90).

Special offer valid till 30 Jun 2012 and only for purchases within Singapore.

Bootcamp Assignment #03

My life seems to be far busier than I thought.

I made my way to the Singapore Art Museum after work on Thursday, hoping to enjoy one of the more traditional pieces. Sadly, that collection was closed for installation and all I was left with were entirely contemporary artwork which I found a little harder to enjoy. The myriad of medium and unusual aesthetics floored me.

On my way to the museum, I saw a pair of sports shoes on sale. As I was walking through the gallery, I was debating as to whether to buy it.

Since I could not find time for another gallery visit, I decided to look at Google Art. I liked Cathedral by Kupka.


As I was thinking of my response, I suddenly thought of including those sport shoes (which I went back to buy! Haha!) even though it really made rather odd combination.

So, in the spirit of contemporary art perhaps, here goes.


Really didn't like how the patchy and kiddy my colouring looked.




This is the final piece.

Bootcamp Assignment #02

This week's Pikaland Bootcamp assignment is about finding my voice and good source materials.

Getting through this assignment was challenging because of my pack schedule but glad I managed (though I suspect I could have done better with more time).

I had to choose an image an create 3 different art - a black and white drawing, a collage from scrap materials and finally one in a medium of my choice.

I chose an old photo of my mother and here are my 3 art pieces.



Creating the face using collage was the most difficult. Initially, I was uneasy that I did not capture the likeness very well. Decided to just create pieces that I think looks interesting in themselves. The collage is possibly the more interesting one.

So what's my voice? Not sure yet.

IF - Hitched

An Eric Carle-inspired ATC for Illustration Friday.

ATC @ Bishan May 2012

Mmm ... all about M.

There were imaginative ATCs for this month's theme.

 
Including a portrait of yours truly. Can you spot it?



Then when we tried out Eric Carle-inspired art, the creative work we saw was simply amazing.



We will meet again on 14 June and the theme is "It Isn't Easy to be Green".

Bootcamp Week #01

I signed-up for a Camp Pikaland online art course - just before it started on Monday - called Making Your Mark. Excited about stretching my art-making muscles, experiencing an online class and meeting new friends in this Bootcamp.

There are 6 weekly assignments and this week has been a good start. This week's assignment got me looking more closely to nature for inspiration.







This was one of the first photo I took and I finally used it to inspire my first piece of art. I also decided to try a medium I am less familiar with - acrylic on canvas.



Taking into consideration the five elements of colour, texture, light, composition and subject helped me work through the process.



I manage to complete the piece this afternoon.



In terms of technique, I guess I was just muddling through. All the same, I would say that I do find this a pretty interesting piece to look at. The first week of camp has been jolly fun, and my fellow campers are a creative and friendly bunch.

Now to wait for my teachers' critique. And next week's assignment.