2016-03-19 18:53
Maamor Jantan is well known for his Cakcibor (Dragonfly) series.I cannot find another artist who paints watercolour with his speed and style. As a friend, I have seen how works seem to mater… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
Calvin works in watercolour, oil and acrylic too.Calvin Chua Cheng Koon, or more popularly known as Calvin Chua, is a veteran in watercolour. Hailing from Kedah, this 53 year old artist is a… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Chow Chin Chuan at workBorn in 1961 in the harbour town of Klang, Selangor, Chow Chin Chuan received his art education at the Kuala Lumpur College of Arts and holds a Diploma in Fine Arts &a&hell…Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Former teacher Liau Sin Fah, 59, his first solo exhibition entitled Rhythm of Colour that is being held at WAF Gallery, Straits Quay,in April 2012. The Kuala Kangsar-born, but now living in… Read More
2015-09-26 10:57
Kelantanese fishermen landing their catch,a watercolour by Hoessein EnasHoessein Enas, Father of Malaysian PortraitureMohamed Hoessein Enas (1924-1995) came to Malaya from Bogor, Java in 194… Read More
2015-08-05 15:34
Phang and wife Goh Yoke Lean.Born in 1945 in Ipoh, Phang Chew is a familiar face in the Perak capital. Not only is he instantly recognised by his peers in the motorcycle business a… Read More
2015-06-30 08:00
Aminah learns under a few masters, including the famous Salleh DawamAMINAH ABDUL RAHMAN, 53, originally wanted to be a musician. Back in 1984, she had enrolled in a music course with th… Read More
2015-05-31 01:42
AS a boy, Koay Shao Peng had always loved to draw. At the coffee shop which his family owned, Koay had plenty of “art paper” at his disposal. And with the res… Read More
2014-12-24 23:32
Concubine Lane, 2014, 9x11in, watercolourI have always wanted to paint the Concubine Lane, Ipoh, ever since I saw it some years back but didn't get to it for one reason or the other. I love… Read More
2014-12-24 23:32
This is my latest work, I am playing with lines and shapes, hues and tonal values. It is very loosely painted with the colours allowed to merge and their their own places on this cotton-base… Read More
2014-12-11 07:55
This is the Tanjung Lumpur Jetty. This fishing town is famous for ikan bakar. Most of the trawlers that go up Kuantan jetty to unload their fish will have to pass by this estuarine town. In… Read More
2013-10-22 03:35
I was told that if you want to improve your art, you have to learn to sketch and draw and do these outdoor. This advice came many years ago when I was learning under Master Tang Tuck Kan. I… Read More
2013-10-20 16:00
Ismail is seen doing a workshop demonstration for Universiti Malaysia Kelantan's undergrads at the Lata Tembakah, Terengganu.Born in 1952 in Kelantan, Ismail Kadir, is well known… Read More
2013-10-13 23:00
Born in 1974, this Johor Baru-based artist is a graduate of the Central Academy of Art. The artist held his solo in 2006, entitled Colours of Life. Painting semi-abstractscenes, Tan has part… Read More
2013-10-09 17:00
If you have seen Alvaro Castagnet or Charles Reid's palette, you would have been captivated by the metallic paint boxes both used. They both use Craig Young's palette - a hardy brass-enamell… Read More
2013-10-08 23:00
Khoo Cheang Jin hard at work and enjoying it. The 'cowboy' hat keeps the sun out.Born on April 28, 1963, Khoo Cheang Jin is the current president of the Penang Water Colour Society. A famili… Read More
2013-09-30 07:06
The National Visual Arts Gallery is holding the Huang Yao: A Remarkable Guest exhibition till Oct 6, featuring the works of cartoonist, poet and guest artist from China who was invited… Read More
2013-09-30 06:38
The show will be on till end of September.It has been a while since I updated this blog. If you have been following my blog, please accept my apologies. I had been delayed by work, and some… Read More
2013-09-30 06:12
Phang paints life around him, mostly of scenes in Ipoh. Preferring to paint on location, the artist says he takes about three hours to finish a piece.MALAYSIAN veteran painter Phang Chew is… Read More
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