Follow the lines. Acrylic on canvas. 16" x 18". 2016

This piece conjures a memory more than 2 decades ago where teachers were authoritative. I was 7, given a handwriting exercise as homework. I wanted to finish it fast so that I could go out and play with my friends. I hate following the dotted lines in which, I had to trace to create a "proper" cursive letter in the alphabet. Last resort, I scribbled. Next morning, I got my ear pulled and a smack on back by my teacher for doing that.

My handwriting is still horrible. But I can paint a perfect typo. For real.

Side notes: This piece also hints at absolute obedience, programmed by government to keep us under control in the 90s and early year 2000 Singapore. Though its is a little different now as everything is prone to change. But I am sure it still persist now. When I was in secondary school, express stream, girls had to take "home economics' subjects while boys, 'design and technical'. And this was mandatory. I am aware there were some streams that gives a lee way for transfer, my not in my school if you were in express stream. Sexism much?

4 layers of contrast. Acrylic on canvas. 18" x 16". 2016

4 layers of contrast is an experimental piece. Where I layered painterly subject with glossy, off-white texture. Then screened black, with insufficient paint. Then layer again with controlled lines. Thus, the title, 4 layers of contrast. Different approach to every layer yet, harmonize as One.

At the moment, I am having problems uploading images to flickr. Never had this problem before. But I always remind myself, " Accept the moment as if I choose them". But since I wrote this blog at the moment, I do not have such problems uploading in blogspot, which is GREAT! *savouring the positive at this moment*

There's a little upward curve at the side on my mouth... I think. Or if not, I'm trying.

I also realized that I am only mostly free on Sunday nights to update blogs and flickr. Peace.

Work in progress. Layering with Pyrrole red, white and gold.

Had gone insane with experimenting with colours and layers. I posted in my facebook page 2-3 days ago while waiting for layers to dry of some works I randomly, I, at the spur of the moment decided to partake.

These are the pictures taken when I am working particularly with an expensive acrylic pigment I bought, Pyrolle red, proffesional acrylic colour by Winsor & Newton.  Although the colour is magnificent, I am unhappy about how it turned out. Which is almost crimson. Anyhoo, since I already knew how unimpressive it turned out to be, I will mix it with something. No conclusion yet, but something.

With the down set, I definitely able to buck myself up and continue with the journey. Its fasting month now, and I have not a drop of water nor food since 5.30am this morning and to break fast is at sundown 7.12pm. The biggest challenge of it all is sluggishness, sleepiness, and lack of focus, mostly psychological, but it's hard. But the sunshine out of the dark cloud is, I am able to do it. It's not that hard once you decide and choose to abstain from necessity for a period of time. A great sense of accomplishment. Peace.

Turquoise on black. Acrylic on canvas. Addition to the contemplation series.

 This is a new addition o the contemplation series.
I did both this painting and the previous painting "Turquoise and aquamarine", simultaneously. This is also on a 14" X 18" canvas.  Had a lot of fun exploring different elements, glazes and ways to stretch out the idea. In this 2 paintings, I want to kinda sprinkle the essence of the experiences I had from my recent trip to Victoria, Australia. I am instantly inspired by the southern ocean. The crashing waves, white shimmering foam, the ochre, golden and sienna rocks of corroding limestone, unstable cliffs, barren and desert-y feel to the landscape and plants. It was beautiful.

Turquoise and aquamarine. Acrylic on canvas. Addition to the contemplation series.

This is a new addition to the Contemplation series.
I am very happy exploring other ways I can use the squeegee and to use wider range of colours. This is a small 14 x 18 canvas, it was pre-painted some time ago when I was studying foil for the contemplation series. I used the structure I already etched, to spread texture and glaze. The results I think could be better but I am very ecstatic to be  experimenting the  continuation of the contemplation series. Peace!

Coloured sketches. Study of elements

These are the coloured sketches I done with acrylic on canvas. Added a mis of pouring mediums on there. Had a lot of fun doing this but of course with a few heart wrenching moments when I do not know how it would turn out when dried.