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Invitations: Health Study & Digital Illustration  Workshop.

Invitations: Health Study & Digital Illustration Workshop.

Posted on November 28, 2020January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, General, Productivity and self-improvement

At the end of last month, I was invited to sign up for a technology-enabled population health study by the Health Promotion Board. By accepting, I was expected to commit over a period of 2 years. What really appealed to me was that the study will be able to help me track my physical activity,…

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Drawing Exercise 2015: An Owl

Drawing Exercise 2015: An Owl

Posted on July 29, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

This week we tackled inking and cross hatching in preparation for the final DRAW assignment. As the accompanying images show, students had to rough out the subject in pencil before drawing over it with a pen. Photo was referenced here.

Drawing Exercise 2015: Holland Village (Part 2)

Drawing Exercise 2015: Holland Village (Part 2)

Posted on July 9, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

Decided to do another piece at Holland Village. This time I sat on the sidewalk across the street and sketched for close to 2 hours. Pen on A4 sketchbook.

Drawing Exercise 2015: Holland Village

Drawing Exercise 2015: Holland Village

Posted on July 8, 2015August 22, 2020Author adminPosted in Artwork, EducationLeave a Reply

Sat at the nearby food centre to sketch a section of the street. Luckily it was early enough to not be crowded. I actually didn’t realize there is a mock windmill on that roof until recently. I wonder how long it’s been up there? Anyway, I did mess up a few of the little details,…

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Drawing Exercise 2015: More Trees

Drawing Exercise 2015: More Trees

Posted on July 6, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

I thought the students could benefit from more practice drawing trees today so I found some pictures online of the types that can be seen around Singapore. Pencil on A3 paper.

Drawing Exercise 2015: A Tree

Drawing Exercise 2015: A Tree

Posted on July 1, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

This week we spent 2 sessions (around 4 hours) drawing a tree. Pencil on A3 paper.

Drawing Exercise 2015: Still Life 03 (Test)

Drawing Exercise 2015: Still Life 03 (Test)

Posted on May 28, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

This is my attempt at one of the set-ups for this week’s DRAW module still life test. Students are given approximately 6 hours to complete. Pencil on A3 paper.

Drawing Exercise 2015: Still Life 02

Drawing Exercise 2015: Still Life 02

Posted on May 23, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

As preparation for the DRAW test next week, students were tasked to depict a set objects made of different materials: metal, glass and fabric. Pencil on A3 paper.

Drawing Exercise 2015: Still Life 01

Drawing Exercise 2015: Still Life 01

Posted on May 9, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

This week for DRAW students had a couple of hours to draw a set of objects placed under a single directional light. The emphasis is still on proportion and values. Done in pencil on A3 paper.

Drawing Exercise 2015: Fruits

Drawing Exercise 2015: Fruits

Posted on April 25, 2015January 23, 2021Author adminPosted in Artwork, Education, WorkLeave a Reply

This was an exercise for my 1st year students to gauge their drawing skills at the start of the semester. They had about 1hr 30 min to complete it as best they can. I thought it would be good practice and joined in. Done in pencil from a picture reference. 🙂

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