Wishing all my Muslim friends Ramadan Kareem and Selamat berpuasa. May you and your family be filled with happiness, health, and love this Ramadan. Ramadan kareem
Blue and white tray from Samarkand I have a stash of photos I took from my central asia trip and this was one of the treasures I found in a museum in Samarkand. I am obsessed with blue and white... Continue Reading →
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"Cha" or tea and Porcelain were essential items traded along the Silk Route. This teapot set is from Samarkand, Uzbekistan and you can see how the peony motif is very Chinese. It probably came from China as all these items... Continue Reading →
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I'm often asked what I draw. I choose subjects that I'm attracted to, and I've learnt so much about myself.When I was travelling across Central Asia, the cultural exchanges along the Silk route were apparent in the food and the... Continue Reading →
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When I was travelling in Central Asia last October I fell in love with the architecture, decorative arts and landscapes. The places were beautiful and the people were friendly. Drawing in my sketchbook helps me to imprint memories that I... Continue Reading →
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https://youtube.com/shorts/88yh6Qy_1Pw?si=ES9p9QS6kxkiLOYF Everyday Penang. The art of Joy is an illustrated book of everyday things from my hometown of Penang. I draw things that bring me joy and I call the process of drawing my " Happiness Project" as drawing allows... Continue Reading →
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https://youtube.com/shorts/5ibrptTqRH8?si=mjMZG_Yb8e5UmBNo I love lion dance and the last day of Chinese New Year was last Saturday. It Hokkien, we call this day Chap Goh Meh. It means 15th night. Traditionally on this night we light lanterns and single people throw... Continue Reading →
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Mahjong is the game that bring family and friends together and is played during Chinese New Year. Mahjong tiles
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You must have seen many lion dances during Lunar New Year celebrations and if not, you have to go to China Town before the 23rd February. The lion dance wards off negative energy and evil spirits, allowing good luck to... Continue Reading →
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