A*Live @ Bishan Library Apr 2013

This was yet another fun session together. We tried our hands at this tracing-staining-transfer method for creating colourful art pieces.
There were also some interesting ATCs for this month, including those for this month's theme "My Everyday".

We will meet again on 9 May and the theme is "Yesterday".
Tonight, we also decided to move the June session to 6 June (instead of 13 Jun).

IF - Shy

For Illustration Friday.

A collage ATC.

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!

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.

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.