https://www.erwinlian.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-12-26 https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2023/12/26/diving-into-art-and-adventure-sketching-the-spectacular-beauty-of-palau-with-soultrips monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/6b9effe0-48c3-456a-b10d-9dbafa789510/IMG_9797.JPG Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out Solitude One, the vessel that graciously hosted me from Dec 07 to Dec 12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/eb51a1ca-f078-4814-a213-91d17b717c87/IMG_8682.jpg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out The Culinary Journey at home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/759be4c2-dead-4a4f-bce1-21de5e8f89f0/4BA3744A-A9EC-46B1-BE07-292C3FE35843.JPG Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out The Pristine Islands of Palau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/745420a0-142f-4180-932b-512c73474623/suppliesIbrought.jpg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out The Stuff I brought with me. Never forget The Perfect Sketchbook :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1e44fce7-45a7-451b-a797-9428c795df4f/IMG_1928.JPG Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out Refresher class before my flight to Palau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/25e4edc8-b3e0-4c50-89c0-278eb8f8c03f/Page_01.jpeg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out Lounge sketches capturing guests in moments of repose, playfully termed "fossilized" by Stella. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/0f589ac6-c9d4-47f3-9f6d-dd8eb7647f27/01FC7CE1-3DEB-4305-99BB-8E7798CBE12F.JPG Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out The dive deck on Solitude One, featuring stations for professional photography gear cleaning, drying wetsuits, and post-dive showers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/8b488801-13ec-4c28-b844-dab041ae1280/Page_02.jpeg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out Sketch of Domeng tending to the ship and I fitted a small plein air of the rock island outide. The Pristine clear turquoise water was incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/c41daed0-28c7-4e1a-973a-6f41a86ff4e8/Page_05.jpeg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out Warm hues embracing the boat, creating a stunning contrast against the pristine waters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/e0d9f6ea-33bc-460c-8ee1-fadbc125bbf4/Page_06.jpeg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out Color studies of the island and its captivating cloud formations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/fe2011f9-d882-4756-8b99-9bf7434313c4/56DD0A15-7832-49BA-AE04-4A8FEF2CF644.JPG Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out Sunset in Palau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/3df75e46-2879-439a-a0ee-b5f691b6d854/page_10.jpeg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out A clandestine visit to the kitchen witnessing Daniel and Jener creating culinary magic in the compact yet well-equipped space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/d922e9d6-d704-4759-ae5d-3f75c576c03f/page_13.jpeg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out The heart of the ship—a powerhouse engine room propelling us across the seas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/c64119dd-0c8c-4700-ab1a-a97473d2d0b1/page_12.jpeg Blog - Diving into Art and Adventure: Sketching the Spectacular Beauty of Palau with Soultrips - Make it stand out William and Andrew, taking a break from diving, with Andrew's impressive juggling act managing various dive resorts. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2019/1/1/happy-new-year-2019 monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546332461872-66ICSCRA00H8PE8DTF6W/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Guess who graced my Botanical Watercolor Workshop at Bynd Artisan? None other than Stefanie Sun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546332564612-FSK4SIORWFGNR2C6EOVD/Screenshot+2019-01-01+at+4.38.24+PM.png Blog - Happy New Year 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546332670644-FPBTHAVA3FXYFAO45J8X/0.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 National University of Singapore Calendar 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546345685441-1N4FDJ06PP3CNVYXXIXK/bankofSing.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Highlighted by one of many paintings commissioned by Bynd Artisan and the Bank of Singapore for their corporate calendar 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546332860664-K0JMKWOPKKJJGWK83IYG/Screenshot+2019-01-01+at+4.52.39+PM.png Blog - Happy New Year 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546345831718-BXT2WW6EZK054IYA2RS0/Untitled_Artwork.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 My instructor Ms Ayoka teaching us about IB Arts at UWC college in Singapore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546345837880-HGKWHHKP7MW2S0Q5KPMX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Study of my classmate during class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546345914960-R1CN49QC9TI66F9Y7LK6/etchr.png Blog - Happy New Year 2019 https://etchrlab.com/pages/the-perfect-sketchbook?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=erwin_site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346047430-GHPMHIGOG9F38NO750PX/20181221154715284_0001.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Demonstration sketch of drawing the hallway. I captured one of my student, working in the hallway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346092886-4UVAYU50NQMU7S9Q1464/20181221155006101_0002.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 The only time I get to draw is during my daily 45 minutes commute to the school https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346142406-X14IBZKKDIP34EDSZ6S4/20181221155217608_0002.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Studying the faces I met on the MTR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346186266-RQAVJATVL8ORG91W31EY/20181221155347366_0005.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 faces on the MTR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346258759-HAKIMQE2U8Z3JF9AVS0C/20181221155217608_0004.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346224143-2MTS8JTVDXS8ZP86LEN3/20181221155347366_0006.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346286831-47XEPWR9UJV1ZJ9RQRJ2/20181221155217608_0005.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Attended the 24 hours race and was on duty. Sketch our students at rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346363597-3RM8EB7YM8FE98UHUL6Z/20181221155510487_0002.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 The morning MTR. A time catch up with more sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346412080-LGJ4CO6E2VLBI2WS54L4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 MTR lines and my lines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346447416-9GLPOGQWKM8LMEOEB2E1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Digital sketch of the urban sketchers HK at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346537992-ZZGXM7EAOJHFZNNPNHZJ/Untitled_Artwork+2.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 My colleagues during meeting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346585337-AK7HUO5JSTNJH5JHZ26X/Untitled_Artwork+45.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Personal development day at the school. Principle giving us a lesson on discipline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346635216-MB6QIK6MYSK5RXV2L5WY/Untitled_Artwork+68.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Assembly during award ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346673932-VRL9GJO87857RBLV5ZIQ/Untitled_Artwork+71.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 My colleagues schooling a bunch of kids with great enthusiasm and energy.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346746995-7Z22CI0DMOZ5LX7D8U82/Untitled_Artwork+49.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Stem quiz in school. Intelligence all over the place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346822549-3Y7IRK91QH9IOS60PZZM/Untitled_Artwork+52.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Quick demonstration for the school’s CCA with the Ipad on the view outside our campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346897861-UEZFG9FCJC4ZWZ1QKVFD/Untitled_Artwork+62.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 Lots of assembly in our school https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1546346927418-83YFPF04EBGIKPYTQVC6/Untitled_Artwork+7.jpg Blog - Happy New Year 2019 How students are like during assembly time. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/8/26/discovering-discovery-bay monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535272859835-4R6403NXX6KYSY1ITF6D/DSC01181.JPG Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay I had a curious incident at the Marina Club, where I attempted to sneak in for a painting session but was promptly kicked out upon discovery. Undeterred, I didn't complete my painting and had to search for another spot. Despite the less-than-ideal conditions—no easel, no chair, plenty of mosquitoes, and a scorching sun—I decided to give it a go on a slope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535272947887-XEVC1NGDSPKMRTH165B8/DSC01183.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535273064695-VG99K79RZFF4QABMKW7X/DSC01179.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay Ta-dar! The result may not be my best work, but I stayed committed till the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535273112358-HVQEXN3GV4F0BOK82WGE/DSC01185.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay In Discovery Bay, personal cars are not allowed, and people have to invest in overpriced golf buggies, costing a few million dollars if they want a vehicle. Despite the expense, the area is less crowded, offering a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535273216194-YL62ASN63ISB7GWQSXCU/DSC01186.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay Way less crowded in Discovery Bay and it felt like I been transported out of Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535273279364-AYY0Y9EGBWD354K9YVJ0/DSC01191.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay During my exploration, I couldn't find a good shaded spot for painting or sketching, so I settled for sitting down and drawing the people around me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535273685360-WJ65182JCMS9JPVKV5DT/people.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay couples and their poses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535274787696-VV5GDA01HJR7N0QKI2MW/queenie.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay Thankful to have great friends from College in Hong Kong. Hung out with Queenie and her family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1535274821369-W74L9F0KDUPINDK8BG2U/queenie_daugther.jpg Blog - Discovering Discovery Bay Sophie posed for me and I did a fast sketch of her. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/8/16/a-new-chapter-in-hong-kong monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534422839317-Z6MNHW44RMBAEBL2F66B/introduction_06.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong 30 Kg was all I can bring. Heavy enough to make me feel the weight of baggages . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534422958208-R9KJSQZQEZDX81N32QJM/introduction_08.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong I moved into a tiny but nice place with a community of friendly people from all around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534423046536-K1XL68NFIT04VABY9LVN/introduction_07.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong Jack and Kenny. Two of the many friendly staffs who manage the apartment that I am staying at https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534423106727-JI4ERN6TNSXOIQI5Z068/introduction_03.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong The passengers I recorded during my commute one day. Many interesting faces in this uber dense city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534423230663-WS3JMJ06YUGQNTO4I345/introduction_02.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong Our principle giving us, the new staffs an opening speech during our induction program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534423572863-OM5XIYHG7QTD8Q74LLBN/introduction_09.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong Induction program continues with more information. HR, Finance, IT, Teaching for Learning .....the whole nine yards... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534423862607-881ZJYG0TF2SJ0B0JVEI/IMG_20180815_115900.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong During the induction program, there was a school gathering at a hotel featuring team bonding activities and tasks. Lacking my iPad, I utilized the hotel's pen and paper for the events. One memorable occasion involved a painting competition where the task was to draw a sun. Using some pigments and canvas, I submitted my creation. To my surprise, I won the competition with a humorous touch – a reminder that sometimes improvisation leads to unexpected victories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534423659709-ME5CJ73H8FYGE54W6WW3/Untitled_Artwork-14.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong Induction program continues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1534423765277-OWZFOTWJZMLYQFK0HMTX/induction_01.jpg Blog - A new chapter in Hong Kong More induction program with more information. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/sketchinghongkong monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1532579337575-NLO25446R29LYNG32P7D/img474.jpg Blog - Sketch Hong Kong June 2018 Early flight to Hong Kong via Flyscoot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1532579352168-6JA1HN1AOJ3K1GR0QSWD/img475.jpg Blog - Sketch Hong Kong June 2018 Passengers on my flight to Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1532579452708-K74BAUS9TBJ5UWRO1FCT/HK_low-5.jpg Blog - Sketch Hong Kong June 2018 A visit to Hong Kong is incomplete without indulging in tea, a pivotal factor in the city's history. The allure of tea captivated the British, leading to the use of opium for tea trade, subsequently triggering the Opium War and resulting in the occupation of Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1532579652959-VQVK3Y7Y7BCDUS51Y5PO/HK_low.jpg Blog - Sketch Hong Kong June 2018 Skycrapers everywhere. This is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and undeniably the most expensive city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1532579727922-BX8NM6X2A38D2US7AQXX/HK_low-4.jpg Blog - Sketch Hong Kong June 2018 The night scene and lights of Hong Kong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1532579782402-WPIUT466JHJ540AHE1J7/HK_low-8.jpg Blog - Sketch Hong Kong June 2018 The skyline is dominated by skyscrapers; Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated and undoubtedly one of the most expensive cities in the world. Despite its high level of urbanization, Hong Kong boasts numerous hiking trails, adding a beautiful contrast to the cityscape. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/7/1/watching-and-sketching-the-world-cup-fever monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530433401288-878D3YKV60STF2B0182Z/IMG_0331.jpg Blog - Watching and sketching the World Cup fever Hung out with the Buckeyes at CHIJMES for the game between Argentina and France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530434438398-MFC7G8BT7SDPF6ZM74KL/Untitled_Artwork%281%29.jpg Blog - Watching and sketching the World Cup fever Maria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530434620028-CU6M818VCXHWJL7VQ2XK/Untitled_Artwork%283%29.jpg Blog - Watching and sketching the World Cup fever Dino https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530435193032-F07UFXOV1SLR1EEY0IS2/Untitled_Artwork%286%29.jpg Blog - Watching and sketching the World Cup fever Junus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530434467664-2E8QTWZZFV9ZUID2CGC0/Untitled_Artwork%282%29.jpg Blog - Watching and sketching the World Cup fever Lydia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530434704655-L8USD4UCFJV0609CUBA6/Untitled_Artwork%284%29.jpg Blog - Watching and sketching the World Cup fever Robin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530434884413-BL9KIZCXTTPI5RS1VBBF/Untitled_Artwork%285%29.jpg Blog - Watching and sketching the World Cup fever Meiling https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/6/28/sketch-bhutan-june-2018 monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530200742143-12CJKD55IEYZB44G5E5V/821C33A8-87F2-4EC1-BBE0-4346E634130C.jpeg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Flight to Bhutan via Drukair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530170437236-MCG1ZBXOZH13XWANAOQW/img467.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Tiger nest sketch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530170456309-PAB6WQDUYMQYWRG35ZXF/img465.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530170475617-S275PBI63LAPKFJ0XJDE/img466.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Chimi Lhakhang , Punakha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530170411670-THNXCZVXB4ZLN2TJ5EYC/img464.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Thimphu from Namgay Heritage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530200663358-I7T0TEGUE40EP9N46NC8/AFAD8F10-19E6-4235-B2C2-0283C988AEE9.jpeg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Live drawing of Sangay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169779490-3FFYYPX7VY4HVF4GZOT1/punakha_loRest.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha (36.5 cm x 24 cm) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169840188-VP8IVEPDDZU8U3J3RSAP/PunakhaDzong_Lo.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Punakha Dzong, 37.5cm x 21 cm) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169876814-P4IQ916P5LA90ENFIHD7/thimphu_loRest.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Shop houses opposite the post office. (26 cm x 18 cm) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530172351707-IJBFZEV7RUQSSX9NWDI8/tashicholoDzong.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Tashichho Dzong 27 cm x 12.5 cm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530165877914-J69Q2MHSEXLXLHXC2FNP/IMAG4755.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Taught drawing to Shaba Primary and donated some art supplies to their art club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530168773047-7UJLCYBMH64BQYDA0713/10533302_343312462510530_9093300634687599861_o.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 The founding members of Urban Sketchers, Thimphu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530168897399-I7K0F9GHJRFKIBXQZ8HS/tumblr_ncrl21Sace1spza5mo1_500.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 At Shaba Primary, I brought them art supplies and sketchbooks sponsored by Bynd Artisan and a few friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530167067352-1QELQY3SLWTD2JQAISI6/IMG_20170616_150040.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Sketch Bhutan 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530167370971-OCTD9CCQ4PACUPIDXGRG/c3e3f192-a3bb-478d-8acd-f17a34055574.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Painting Tashichho Dzong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530168860222-U8XZWTANJCZ7CR9H4YX2/sketh_Bhutan2018-60.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Another successful run of portrait drawing at VAST Bhutan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169130080-G5LV1H0NRF6AAATBK5PV/sketh_Bhutan2018-58.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Sangay and her friend Tshsten were our beautiful models https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530168943241-2NY3B1PP69B10RF97VF3/sketh_Bhutan2018-45.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 The friendly children in Thimphu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169321122-3QLZ4ENE33ATHK089MO7/sketh_Bhutan2018-101.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Punakha Dzong. The most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169359717-14X7BFWEYE2EBYY4OAVC/sketh_Bhutan2018-116.png Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Phyllis sketching up at Tiger's Nest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169440949-T1RUDI9LLWVQYL1Q0RX4/19424018_10154769679661275_2572907473349409825_n.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Rajesh, one of the finest artists in Bhutan will be leading Sketch Bhutan tours. Contact Drukasia to book your next sketching tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169605625-VJE2TW2CWW2DBVM9PP49/calendar_1024.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Paintings featured in Drukasia's calendar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530169648496-LPQF2QIE849TDNDL3YN4/impressions.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Group show with Asha Karma and other VAST artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530170569732-KH7RNRUZKB3ODO5WODUZ/tumblr_nd2rno6OoF1spza5mo1_500.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Teaching basic of drawing at VAST Bhutan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530170785354-U7XGT2CVHS4JX1SAUSTE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Look for the Bhutanese in the group ! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1530171758220-LUFU69K73C1F4G7TO9K8/sketch-bhutan-drukasia-travel-50_35354985072_o.jpg Blog - Sketch Bhutan June 2018 Sketch Bhutan 2017 https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/5/14/botanical-workshop-and-life monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526789762698-AY0AWOIV8241J0NJ1WOF/DSC00727.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. Last few sessions and we worked on Color temperature, color mixing and color theory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526789561983-CL0S1X9K8QF6TK3ISHSE/94c4289b-8b21-4cdc-8076-cbbdcf9ed36f.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. This was the entire stash of hot press paper from Fabriano. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526789650072-ERS0KHPUC3TOPSKKNQA0/Photo+13-8-16%2C+1+01+47+PM.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. Celebrity Bloggers and their friends: Yina, Evonne, Tricia, Min, Reenie, Jess, Ying and Jeneen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526789735261-HVEVWJVSBRLOSQMOS3T4/20160811_162142.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. Special thanks to Yina, Evonne and their friends for their support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526790536360-JETO683QX342WPNK28QT/IMG_20180519_180914_HDR-%281%29.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. I don't know how he does it. But he is always breaking the ice and striking conversation with customers even when some can be so unfriendly. Sales team matter a lot and the hustle is real. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526790218498-1IC9ZH9WSFGVJ3PPNQET/DSC00673.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526792009173-66KPE6882NKHNYLMSWSS/commission.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. A commission work painted for a local Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526790840694-3E5K5IAD9ASONU3IC8S8/DSC00572.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. A lot more work to prepare real flowers but I think its worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526790887993-HJC6Y975D34WTDIDD6PB/DSC00702.jpg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. Mr Chong, master craftman at Bynd Artisan attended our workshop as well :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1526791136270-NIJSOZO4A0MPW20W22ZA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Botanical workshop at Bynd Artisan. Some earlier batches where the practise was a little tougher. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/5/7/concept-of-digital-imaging monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/5/2/sketch-jakarta-april-2018 monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525269615138-VNQFLZ0F1YTPM3YWNE3F/img433.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 Three days before my flight to Jakarta, I had a dinner gathering with my Indo Buckeye friends. Dino, in particular, expressed concern about my late-night arrival and insisted on arranging his driver to pick me up at the airport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525269721225-WAJQFMMN98P8Z7AW2MCY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 I didn't bring much with me and this sketch was completed just with waterbrushes at Changi Airport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525269889227-8052FNKYUABP8NQ568UE/img435.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 While speed sketching at the boarding gate, a Nigerian struck up a conversation with me. I couldn't help but notice the heightened security measures whenever I fly to Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525269961622-YQKCUCQYKG1Z0BADMF8R/img436.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 Jakarta is less than an hour away from Singapore and I spent my birthday on the plane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525269784989-91QZ46HHQYZITDUV4MHD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 Arrived at JKT Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Google translated my message to communicate with Dino's driver. Google worked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525270020246-Q8M73B5LT7G32M2Q9V50/img437.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 I stayed at Liberty Hotel and it was quite near Sudirman train station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525270260898-KQ5Y8VWVKRMTKZE2B26O/JKT_06.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 James happened to know the owner of Liberty Hotel and they were so nice and allowed me to use their meeting room to conduct my workshop there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525270522432-P89EGLVBUMFKEKAV7KDX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 It was an opportunity to put our theories into practical use, resulting in a super fun session. During this time, I had the pleasure of meeting more Buckeyes and connecting with Michelle, who follows me on Instagram and coincidentally attended Otis College of Art, where I also studied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525270662912-1H5J7SF9RHW2N9Y1TPW7/IMG-20180421-WA0000.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 Demostration time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525270706001-D1KD0BC17EWWWPS0Y988/JKT_01.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 We all went to Ohio State. I guess, this is tradition :) Thankful for all the support from the Buckeyes. Go Bucks !!!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525270779192-HQZ12RF8GOKU7NF54ERT/IMG-20180421-WA0017.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 Meeting Hongky, an architect for one of Jakarta's largest developers, was a highlight. With his guidance, we ascended one of the city's tallest buildings. Special thanks to Donald for coordinating our meetup—it's a small world, and our networks interconnect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525270999154-PZ0NJZTQREA0CGT5SN2N/IMG-20180421-WA0025.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 In my excitement to paint, I dove into the sketch without much planning, resulting in a somewhat lackluster outcome. Nevertheless, it was a super fun experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525271114392-0COR8SG6PCAKWYQZM43H/img438.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 I randomly walked to the PET fish market and right across there, there was this fancy cafe that has a super nice selection of bread and coffee.. Food was good but pricey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525271166713-FNI9QQ00HPSC5CMIC0LD/img439.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 As it was time for me to depart, I enjoyed a picturesque view from the Sudirman Airport train station. Notably different from regular train stations, it's a sleek, card-only facility—clean, safe, and efficient. A quick 40-minute journey to the airport revealed diverse scenes of Jakarta with no traffic hassles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525271406120-A7937AR4QCV1YYGKG5V1/img440.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 It took about 40 minutes to get to the airport. No traffic at all and you get to witness the diverse scenes of JKT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525271463514-9U38IFTDW5QPIPQ71IKD/img441.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. I decided to paint without drawing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525271503081-Q2ZEZ80BK3UFCUBHM6FD/img442.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 Observing the loving couple in the airport. Its nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525271656842-087R6AV12JY5A6ACJ612/img443.jpg Blog - Sketch Jakarta, April 2018 I particularly relish the moment when my brush pen runs low on ink at just the right time. During this trip, I managed to drag mid-tones with a nearly dried-out brush, adding a unique touch to my sketches. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/5/1/cycling-and-sketching-in-taipei monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188735313-49DZAOVVDTAQUUV4I2QU/el_TPE_bike-58.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Took Flyscoot 889 red eye flight to TPE. Painted this in Changi Airport. I was to arrive in TPE at 5 30 am !!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188668250-13YNUUWQYDMS6D3FDFIM/el_TPE_bike.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei My first stop happened to be the lockers at Taipei Main Station. Had a heavy bag and Hotel check-in time is at 3 pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188703053-COF5DCMHT2TKWL5VANS9/el_TPE_bike-4.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Nothing is opened at 7 so I decided to go to Visit Long Shan Temple and be among the earliest to make a wish. Wish didn't come true..... YET https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188562558-CBL6KWM674CRSNDKP4RJ/31318339_10216403745032237_2710684710919678209_n.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Then I headed up to Tamsui to meet Hughes. He's super duper nice and loaned me his black Brompton bike that is crazy decked out. Also guided me around and off I went from Tamsui down to Shilin area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188891277-JCWP8TY05PZ2PL8M77XK/el_TPE_bike-6.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Crazy beautiful weather . I was super lucky. The cycling route in Taipei is super nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188919965-GVUPJYKKYQNF6CJ44WCI/el_TPE_bike-8.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Entire cycling path runs along the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188951862-B01WMT5CK01FFWCWLUIQ/el_TPE_bike-10.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei After Beitou , I found a spot to paint in the shelter. It was super nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188979637-QPB4NJH4BA5KAQV26HBV/el_TPE_bike-11.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Half way there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525188998822-579AMFC111U09Y2NB3ZQ/el_TPE_bike-60.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Somewhere near Beitou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189022204-7OBA5VF2WH5X6T55ZT5N/el_TPE_bike-12.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Then I sneaked out from Yuan Shan area and ride towards Shilin area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189055080-KV57PE1KUBSEVPGNWBTR/el_TPE_bike-14.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Somewhere near Dadao Cheng Pier. Another great spot to paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189083954-SMO6617O5NPA1XV7PQ9G/el_TPE_bike-13.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Like Seoul, Plenty of bridges and beautiful scenes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189121877-LTD00IQ5V5X3NX6K6LEY/el_TPE_bike-22.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei It is so so so beautiful at some spots, I can't believe I was in Taipei. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189149305-WP451UWB1DUJM72F48TP/el_TPE_bike-20.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189209995-6P5YV11HX8LW7YNO9PG2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei I spent some time cycling around Dihua Street and thought I may bump into a dear friend there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189228826-9DG3R0E9VCNRYKAI9OS5/el_TPE_bike-62.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189238259-YG9VS0SDSRSJ6S96KWV2/el_TPE_bike-63.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei The power towers were interesting enough to earn a page in my sketchbook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189278445-3PR8FBSXR8BN9W9CQTRR/el_TPE_bike-29.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Baopiliao Old Street was quite a nice spot to paint as well. Interesting old buildings well preserved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189297884-JOARM9VV0R2JLWQ0N9ER/el_TPE_bike-25.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei I sketched the Brompton in the hotel and gave this sketch to Hughes. Thankful to be able to ride his Brompton in Taipei. It would have been a lot more troublesome to bring mine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189322454-715A9LELBMSEPJIW9TTC/el_TPE_bike-66.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei I enjoyed the new Taipei MRT to the airport. Its really comfortable and easy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189350245-5AW9796HV2C5KLIEEZUR/el_TPE_bike-67.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Flyscoot my way back to Singapore. Taipei will always have a special spot in my heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525189379264-ISIU1I131C8EK4FEEAWY/el_TPE_bike-38.jpg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei Finally got up the Mao Kong after numerous failed attempts. Its quite a sight and I am glad I finally scaled up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1525190461108-ULXD672L62JINHXA5H4M/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Cycling and sketching in Taipei An old sketch I did of Taipei from a hike up Elephant mountain. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2018/3/30/interlace-a-group-show-featuring-the-sketchbooks-of-20-artists monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522395579747-LTBLHF12IHWVAFXHAJMP/29062729_964574223707733_4231769351910326272_o.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Guided tour at Bynd Artisan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522395460066-28KGDA4YSG00TCEKSUTA/JamesGurney_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists The Perfect Type Writer by James Gurney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522395661817-WQ9KEGR6NMUP2GZWJ8LI/NathanFowkes_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Jerusalem by Nathan Fowkes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522395807698-DV0O962I6N9O3S54GUB6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Purple Gallinules by Catherine Hamilton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522395910860-VGPUKCQ4ABJ0OUHH62RE/marvin_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Shop houses along Kreta Ayer Road by Marvin Chew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522395971193-3N7L5AY2D6F4ELGAHUKA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Chinatown by Don Low https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396010266-6WI16WCDM3TAI79XTVM6/Isabella_Featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Crystalized by Isabella Kung https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396143181-STRD1JZ44SJ80Q0X93RW/Jerome_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Inverlocy Art School by Jerome Moo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396248281-1N5W7EHCSXUASA7A7UYK/Justin_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Collector no.7 by Justin Pastores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396318024-Z3SKILX45QAHTRBDW1AI/Audrey_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists The Subjective Vertical by Audrey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396546988-L7PGYC0R0RFZ05VDFI8J/tracy_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Risk to Blossom by Tracy Lewis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396672647-MM99Y0CSPSPFRDM3D1YI/fawn_feature.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Year of the Dog by Fawn Veerasunthorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396747003-25WCMWL9SGGOKSKX6QWV/Ryan.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Bah by Ryan Green https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522396942215-08Z414JRDTERBT1M0H4N/Hiroshi_01.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Vanitas by Hiroshi Hayakawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522397049740-63NL065Y7K4QXLXKJ8FW/Nathaniel_01.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Composition 3 by Nathaniel Underwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522397193573-FU4ACYGIS2Z6HCA3EX3H/iuri_02.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Desert Symmetries by Iuri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522397371647-RD7E47H6FZOEQHFM3V6X/Anthony_02.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Baby Groot dances by Anthony Francisco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522397497505-DVL37LT2Y64VZJHQB41O/Namchai_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Nov 27 by Namchai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522397564590-EK9ICDN9X6VTRRF0BHZH/steve_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Transparent watercolor by Steve Mitchell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1522399488667-48PNYIM8IGRI6ZDX5E43/jackson_featured.jpg Blog - INTERLACE, A Group Show Featuring The Sketchbooks of 20 Artists Transformation of a Diety by Jackson Dryden https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2017/11/24/4-days-of-sketching-and-cycling-taiwan monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511535468889-8VDDVMLTW2YQZLFDZ44Y/dihua_steps.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan The lights falling off this building and trees caught my attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511535753738-KCBA8Y2SOO18URXE96SN/dihua.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Sketch of a Street Scene near Dihua Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511615292679-BZGXI43HW1ZR8PAWHPWK/bird.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Saw a dead bird when I cycle back to Taipei Main Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511614016778-508GUGZUMBH97M0X2C50/figDrawing.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Made a pit stop at Yuan Shan to participate in a figure drawing session. The model seamlessly transitioned between poses every 5 minutes, revealing a distinctive Taiwanese feature that intrigued me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511615443902-GJSPAGM4JU850NAIQIL2/tamsui.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511615983693-TCDMLX2HZYW9IEGCV8EU/tamsui_01.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan My Sketching Companion & Tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511616038124-EVYK5S5E4O02ZRT2CYKU/louisa.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Stopped by Jian Tan and noticed the evolution of shops, including new bicycle stores and the addition of a Louisa Coffee Cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511616353035-GQ3IYSFKHVK87Y2E7ZC4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Taiwan's national commute = The Scooters. Their daily dosage of hugs and snuggles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511616121938-4G4ZPK2FNWB79G9KNNP6/confucious.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511616422090-1AG3E0111DJC9UQ41QQ7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Got to rest early before I take part in the cycling race tomorrow at Chang Hua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511616494452-YJR2B6OYU68HMVSSNOC4/suit.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Gotta look sharp when riding a bicycle in Taiwan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511616571980-SK71D3S81W1V3U6GXMLX/HSR.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Didn't bring a cover and was hoping to not get caught in the Train.. hehe lucked out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511616997332-MZ43NC75A60BNQ8J659P/bromptonBWC.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan I made it to the race on time, after all ! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511617027696-POG3Z4IV14YEN8IYNIL7/bicycle_tour.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan Race of 12 Km and the fastest guy finished in about 19 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1511617112505-DY3AS43E7M6L51X0SUP6/entiresketchbook_small.jpg Blog - 4 days of sketching and cycling Taiwan My entire trip in a piece :) https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2017/9/20/cycling-from-seoul-to-busan-4-rivers-cycling-pathway monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505880351347-6U3XV9YTHWO64AQYQRIG/21272074_822767204565051_9133817248015454576_n.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Needed to discard more stuff for the trip. 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Starting point at Ara Lock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505881534190-2WET9HOTZT41HVTR974N/G0080075_1504691412086_high.JPG Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Rained a little but I got to Gil Dong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505881824799-OEI5K0SH68UG16S2IPM6/IMG_20170907_175328.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Check into Sun Valley hotel with a super nice view of the river and did a sketch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505881991612-PK3LKMK0MO4CEI81DA6F/IMG_20170908_102350.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Met Gaith and Mangi along the way. Mangi was super nice and paced down to accompany me all the way to Suan Bo. I felt bad slowing him down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505882107427-O1IQDVEEJQRX2QLSJFXZ/IMG_20170908_181001.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Checked into Suan Bo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505882353253-5IDY7CKSY815KZY4ZGCN/GOPR0187_1505131697898_high.JPG Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Climbing is always a struggle and more so if you are fixated with the thought of pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505882442990-V8621S8T3TA3IJ27WQ6I/GOPR0218_1505131697898_high.JPG Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) I reached the peak eventually :) It was gorgeous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505882496940-CQVGPOMC2RXP2MP7WJ5V/GOPR0208_1504943184394_high.JPG Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) I eventually made it to the top. It was a really pleasant feeling and I wanted to hang out there for a little more but have some serious distance to go . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505882595266-D4K8ZDYWTN8M3RL5DKAO/GOPR0248_1505131697898_high.JPG Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) This stretch from Suan-Bo toward Mueng Yong is the most beautiful . It also happen to be the most strenuous. I don't know if they planned it that way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505882793721-KD6K72024RKBJF7YJ3RM/IMG_20170911_092729.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Checked into a hotel in Daegu and got upgraded to a suite. Super good sleep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505882900527-NLQPF00A1CX0DZGBTV0A/IMG_20170911_101622.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Best sleep through the journey. No funky lights in this hotel :P https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505883148804-OAV2W7F41F3B0T7EN9IU/IMG_20170911_162217.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Haedong Yonggunsa is so sublime. I paid my respect to the Buddha here and thank everything for the safe journey. I got lucky and saw the storm from the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505883260488-V978VUUMUDPUGEHORN92/IMG_20170911_161628.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) A quick sketch in The Perfect Sketchbook pocket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505883725775-TV0KW6W7442FQ1BWBU6Y/GOPR0313_1505168869916_high.JPG Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Checked out Gamcheon Cultural Village before I set off to Seoul . I envy artists from abroad having spaces to work their craft. I read that there are lot of artists who lived out here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505883769302-BMQ0ZOES3FECEKQFR57Y/21728134_826526460855792_7446156770350607875_n+%281%29.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Finally got to sketch Seoul a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505883889264-TKP4CTKOEK7OB0C3C9S7/IMG_20170913_102538.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Finally some time along the cycling path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1505884123064-RP5M1VI73BLQ242LNKYZ/as.jpg Blog - Cycling from Seoul to Busan ( 4 rivers cycling pathway) Farewell Seoul :) https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2017/12/31/how-i-tripped-in-a-vipassana-retreat-and-realized-that-its-a-cult-2gb6b monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514729899622-9DFYIGJBF8PM1EMXA0KJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult Photo by fcscafeine/iStock / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514730030895-EIOG7BL5OJOECFCLYZQ0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult Photo by selimaksan/iStock / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514730145593-4SCJ8ISUP6WOB2LHFTR6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult Photo by CREATISTA/iStock / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514730498227-FWQHXL1NNCTALKSM07BD/IMG_20171220_122032_HDR.jpg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult Took an ATR from Singapore for the first time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514731064271-W0VG7R3K8X6KJC43NFGX/Dhamma_Malaya_Dhamma_Hall_ready_for_the_first_course.jpg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult The hall we meditated in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514731099177-XOUZ2SPBWARM2V7C98NG/dsc07288.jpg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult Rooms we slept in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514731619561-RCOZFL0Q2QSBK76TV9I5/IMG_20171228_185135_HDR.jpg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult My only sketch done in Kuantan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514731673584-G2AKTHROJ39ZZR037XYX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult 8 hours of bus ride back to Singapore ! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1514731988583-B5RZ11MEXRUKN2X77EDP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How I tripped in a Vipassana retreat and realized that its a cult Photo by cyano66/iStock / Getty Images https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2017/4/16/how-to-make-use-of-fresh-pigment-to-paint-on-site monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1492326246101-Z0QLWPFH5N9VPS09QQ9A/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to make use of fresh pigment to paint on-site. Think about the density of tea, milk or cream to assess how thick or thin your paints are. Maximum coverage is made with the thinnest layer, mid tone and shadow mass are all connected with milk layer and details are left in for for thickest coat of paint. (error - Tea layer was yellow orche and not burnt sienna as written above:) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1492326471147-OM9S5Q4CCQ48NR57IXOQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to make use of fresh pigment to paint on-site. An illustration of how this works. Putting it together for a scene . Note that you want to cover as much as possible with the first lay-in wash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1492327269586-MRF6TNS1OY0WFE4WGCE6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to make use of fresh pigment to paint on-site. The watercolor clock as illustrated here and taught by the famous water colorist Joseph Zbukvic. On this clock, he documented the way to assess pigment's consistency versus the result on the various degree of wetness on the paper. His book however is out-of-print but this remained a crucial technique for anyone trying to paint on-sight. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2017/4/8/can-drawing-be-taught- monthly 0.5 2017-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1491657647436-R5GUQI43HUSGMV6NNHXL/portfolio_workshop_students2.jpg Blog - Can Drawing be Taught ? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1491657752408-W4LN6EXCRDIN0GCYZNJ0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Can Drawing be Taught ? Many Asians have this tradition that 'predicts' the future of their kids base of items they would pick during their birthday . This baby shows an affinity towards money. (image from Japanupdate.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1491658176749-NTX7KY6KAJTKJU9HM5ZI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Can Drawing be Taught ? Dali, clearly understood the importance of being perceived as a born-Artist and introduced himself as the divine Dali and informed his audiences that he was born with the blood of Gala. No kidding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1491658331558-K4IB8GLZE72VZ5KR3G7H/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Can Drawing be Taught ? Sketch of my students during studio time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1491659650305-YTDS91TC3ZMFENTLGXEC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Can Drawing be Taught ? Sometimes, students get so competitive over drawing that they openly criticize outstanding students for spoiling the 'market', guilt tripping them, in collective effort to stop the better artists from widening the gap. 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You must enjoy art to learn it. https://www.erwinlian.com/blog/2017/3/16/jamess-gurney-vol-1-the-living-sketchbook monthly 0.5 2017-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1489646770204-VHCWJD87CW7Q2T4VFMXQ/image-asset.png Blog - James's Gurney Vol 1 , The Living Sketchbook His latest app, Vol 1 Boyhood Home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1489647182255-ZADPP68TNQC9PUWJR30Y/Screenshot_2017-03-16-09-27-06.png Blog - James's Gurney Vol 1 , The Living Sketchbook Finally, a sketchbook that talks to you :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1489646830660-7AT0VHPZCBCK3UWK3BIL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - James's Gurney Vol 1 , The Living Sketchbook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1489646885423-TUM4VNQA2N3M5PAU135V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - James's Gurney Vol 1 , The Living Sketchbook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585243dc9de4bb2c6d6ca762/1489646897261-NI4WQQVDWL90SNF2WWIB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - James's Gurney Vol 1 , The Living Sketchbook I mean, real details. 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