Tonal studies
During the third class, we focused on tonal studies and prepping for the glazing technique. I used these studies to explore my recent interest of landscape.
View ArticleAbsorbent ground and limited palette
I am giving absorbent ground another go here with a limited palette - Yellow Ochre, burnt umber, alizarin crimson and bronze. Here is what I got. I mixed the absorbent ground with the colours as I find...
View ArticleSelf portrait
This week, I hit a bit of the creative wall. I was very dissatisfy with how I did with last weeks technique - glazing medium diluted colours over black and white on a tonal study. I let me ego or my...
View ArticleGiddy at the Getty LA
I'm on the flight back from a short vacation in LA. We managed to combine family activities like Disney with some cultural outings like the Getty and I think everyone had a good time. My highlight of...
View ArticleDon't dwell on what is lost...move on and create more
Sigh! Today I finally realized that I have lost some of my original files of my pattern design when my network drive went self destruct a couple months ago. I do have them in a pdf file and have...
View ArticleHave a Sassy Christmas!
This year, I went very simple with presents other than ones to my children. All family and friends are getting tea or chocolates. So when I received a really personalized and thoughtful gift from a...
View ArticleLearning about oneself
Happy New Year everyone!I would like to share a few steps of how I get started with my painting process to start the new year off. This will also serve as a reminder to self when I hit those " artist...
View ArticleLess words more paint
I have been over analyzing life and its events and got deep in the worrying black hole. Finally I realize that I need to dwell on words a bit less and try to illustrate my feelings purely for survival...
View ArticleGlobal Cardboard Challenge
I have been very inspired by this 9 years old boy in East LA. I'm sure lots of you might have stumbled upon it online. I am searching to see if there is an event for the Global Cardboard Challenge this...
View ArticleSociety6
I just want to send a thank you to the people who made their Society6 purchases from me. I don't know if I can send personal thankyous through Society6, so hope you will receive this via my social...
View ArticleNew beginnings
Our retail clothing store Global Atomic Designs is now open at our new home 1144 Mainland Street. It has been months of long long hours of work, but it is definitely worth it seeing it today. After 15...
View ArticleSociety6 last day free shipping
Hi everyoneUse this link for last day worldwide free shippingI just ordered a pair of these for my kids to build pillow fort with. What will you order?
View ArticleAlla Prima
On exploring the Alla Prima method, I have always aimed to produce work that conveys spontaneity. It's not easy making something look just right and not over worked. I have discovered that I am a...
View ArticleMy Art Merch wish
When I was a teenager, I took a photo of my painting, took it to the mall's dog's ears, and had it printed on a tshirt to give to my boyfriend. I guess I have always wanted to see my artwork on...
View ArticleHappy customer
A happy customer shared the photos of her new iPhone skin by yours truly. Thanks again Lady T
View ArticleFame and the red carpet
My almost 9 yrs old and I were discussing the topic of being famous and the red carpet. I took that parenting opportunity to talk about how not to let what society sets as standard of goals and success...
View ArticleReturn from Health hiatus
I know, I have been away for awhile, but not without a good reason; health.In the past 6 months, I devoted all my time and energy on healing my body, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in June and...
View ArticleGood cause to fuel my creativity
It's been about a year since my health took a turn from too much stress. The year was filled with confusion and uncertainty, followed by fear, then acceptance and the confidence to move forward. I...
View ArticleAll my children
Today's PaletteIt's interesting how I allow my personal growth and gut healing journey to be work in progress, yet I expect my artistic journey to be ready for presentation faster. I am looking at...
View Article100 Happy Days challenge
Today is day 1. I have decide to join the 100 Happy Days challenge with my creative process on Instagram. I am excited because it feels like I have just signed up at an art gym to work my creative...
View Article10 days of happiness
I have reached 10 days of my 100 happy days challenge. I have found a rhythm in balancing my painting, family and healing routine. Long sessions of uninterrupted painting is no longer available, so I...
View ArticleCommission Art in her new home
In the beginning of summer, I made a quiet goal to myself that I would finish my commission painting by the end of the season and I was good on my word. I wanted to keep my goal quiet because I wasn't...
View ArticleTherapeutic Colouring
I am sure you must have heard about the new found therapeutic adult colouring trend hat is sweeping the nations. I have always found drawing and painting very therapeutic. The first thing any art...
View ArticleMake your own essential oil diffuser jewellery
New creation and reworked diffuser jewelleryHey everyone,I shared a photo of my latest craze in making essential oil diffuser jewellery on my @healmeinthekitchen Instagram and got requests to share...
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