Title: Vases with heliconia series 2
Year: 2000
Medium: watercolour
Size: 76 x 56cm
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Vases with heliconia series 2
Title: Vases with heliconia series 2
Year: 2000
Medium: watercolour
Size: 76 x 56cm
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Vases with anthurium series 2
Title: Vases with anthurium series 2
Year: 2003
Medium: watercolour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Click this link to read on Why I Create Art:
http://js-fine-art.blogspot.com/2008/11/why-i-create-art.html
Friday, December 12, 2008
Vases, heliconia, mangosteens series 3
Title: Vases, heliconia, mangosteens series 3
Year: 2006
Medium: watercolour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Click this link to read on Why I Create Art:
http://js-fine-art.blogspot.com/2008/11/why-i-create-art.html
Vases, heliconia, mangosteens series 2
Title: Vases, heliconia, mangosteens series 2
Year: 2005
Medium: water colour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Monday, December 1, 2008
Rhythm of the forest
Title: Rhythm of the forest
Year: 2006
Medium: mix media
Size: 40 x 59cm
When the sun sets, the forest awakes with the most beautiful rhythm. It's amazing to hear the rich symphony of the forest during the night. And when sun rises, the forest dances to a whole new rhythm. The forest is alive! And it inspired me to do this painting.
I did this painting using the combination of candle wax, pastel & watercolour. Sketching is done with pencil and candle wax on a watercolour paper, then watercolour and pastel are used for painting the artwork.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Vases with pears series 2
Title: Vases with pears series 2
Year: 2005
Medium: water colour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Vases with sunflowers series 4
Title: Vases with sunflowers series 4
Year: 2004
Medium: water colour
Size: 56 x 39cm
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Art Quotes by Salvador Dalí
Quote 1: Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.
Quote 2: You have to systematically create confusion, it sets creativity free. Everything that is contradictory creates life.
Quote 3: People love mystery, and that is why they love my paintings.
Quote 4: One day it will have to be officially admitted that what we have christened reality is an even greater illusion than the world of dreams.
Quote 5: Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it.
Quote 6: There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad.
Quote 7: The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real, the most brilliant.
Quote 8: We are all hungry and thirsty for concrete images. Abstract art will have been good for one thing: to restore its exact virginity to figurative art.
Quote 9: Instead of stubbornly attempting to use surrealism for purposes of subversion, it is necessary to try to make of surrealism something as solid, complete and classic as the works of museums.
Quote 11: Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing.
Quote 2: You have to systematically create confusion, it sets creativity free. Everything that is contradictory creates life.
Quote 3: People love mystery, and that is why they love my paintings.
Quote 4: One day it will have to be officially admitted that what we have christened reality is an even greater illusion than the world of dreams.
Quote 5: Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it.
Quote 6: There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad.
Quote 7: The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real, the most brilliant.
Quote 8: We are all hungry and thirsty for concrete images. Abstract art will have been good for one thing: to restore its exact virginity to figurative art.
Quote 9: Instead of stubbornly attempting to use surrealism for purposes of subversion, it is necessary to try to make of surrealism something as solid, complete and classic as the works of museums.
Quote 11: Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Vases with lotus series 2
Title: Vases with lotus series 2
Year: 2004
Medium: water colour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Vases with mangosteens
Title: Vases with mangosteens
Year: 2006
Medium: water colour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Monday, November 3, 2008
Why I create Art?
Today I'm going to share my thoughts on arts, the reason why I create art.
When it comes to answering this question, each artist has different reasons. My reason is simple. Art has always been my passion, it's a part of my life. And I desire to create something beautiful to be shared with others. It's like sharing a part of my beautiful life with others through art.
When I'm painting, I feel a sense of freedom to be able to express myself with no obstruction. It's like I'm living in my own world, the world that I created from my inner self. I also enjoy the sense of accomplishment whenever I successfully complete my painting exactly like what I have imagine and see in my mind. This is why my first solo art exhibition was titled "My Inspiration".
One valuable lesson I learned through my years creating arts is to be Patience. Infinite patience will produce a good art most of the time. In contrast, rushing to get to the finishing product always produce unsatisfactory result. Creativity takes lot's of patience to be achieved.
Well, guess that's all I've got to say for now. If you like to share your thoughts regarding this topic, you're free to do so. Just sign in with your google e-mail and click on "comments" bellow this post.
When it comes to answering this question, each artist has different reasons. My reason is simple. Art has always been my passion, it's a part of my life. And I desire to create something beautiful to be shared with others. It's like sharing a part of my beautiful life with others through art.
When I'm painting, I feel a sense of freedom to be able to express myself with no obstruction. It's like I'm living in my own world, the world that I created from my inner self. I also enjoy the sense of accomplishment whenever I successfully complete my painting exactly like what I have imagine and see in my mind. This is why my first solo art exhibition was titled "My Inspiration".
One valuable lesson I learned through my years creating arts is to be Patience. Infinite patience will produce a good art most of the time. In contrast, rushing to get to the finishing product always produce unsatisfactory result. Creativity takes lot's of patience to be achieved.
Well, guess that's all I've got to say for now. If you like to share your thoughts regarding this topic, you're free to do so. Just sign in with your google e-mail and click on "comments" bellow this post.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Art Quotes by Leonardo da Vinci
Quote 1: The color of the object illuminated partakes of the color of that which illuminates it.
Quote 2: A good painter has two main objects to paint, man and the intention of his soul. The former is easy, the latter hard as he has to represent it by the attitude and movement of the limbs.
Quote 3: Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.
Quote 4: One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.
Quote 5: Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.
Quote 6: Iron rusts from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen, even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.
Quote 7: Make your work to be in keeping with your purpose.
Quote 8: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Quote 9: I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.
Quote 10: Art is never finished, only abandoned.
Quote 11: He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast.
Quote 2: A good painter has two main objects to paint, man and the intention of his soul. The former is easy, the latter hard as he has to represent it by the attitude and movement of the limbs.
Quote 3: Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.
Quote 4: One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.
Quote 5: Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.
Quote 6: Iron rusts from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen, even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.
Quote 7: Make your work to be in keeping with your purpose.
Quote 8: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Quote 9: I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.
Quote 10: Art is never finished, only abandoned.
Quote 11: He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Dawn of hope
Title: Dawn of hope
Year: 2004
Medium: mix media
Size: 56 x 38cm
This artwork is created using candle wax, watercolour & pastel. Sketching is done with pencil and candle wax on a watercolour paper, then watercolour and pastel are used for painting the artwork.
All the entangled tree roots surrounding the sunflower represent all the struggle & hardship of life, and the sunflower represents hope. Which means in every challenges we faced in life, there is always hope, and at dawn of each day, there will be new hope.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
International Artist Day on October 25th
Hi to fellow artists, this coming 25th of October is the annual International Artist Day. This is the tribute day for artists around the world, for their contributions to the international community through arts. Do visit this website for more details: http://www.internationalartistday.com/
Suggestions for what you could do on International Artist Day:
Suggestions for what you could do on International Artist Day:
1. Have the Mayor of your city proclaim this day, October 25th, as International Artist Day every year. The mayor has the right to make proclamations. So a council vote is not needed. For an example of a Proclamation click into this link:
2. For a visual exposure have your local media film an interview and do an article about the Artist(s) in your area.
3. Have businesses sponsor an Artist by purchasing a painting for their lobby, or hosting a show.
4. Treat your favorite Artist to lunch or dinner.
5. With so much up and coming new talent out there, why not help sponsor an emerging artist, through a weekend workshop or fundraiser.
6. Advertise International Artist Day by downloading our logo and using it to print posters or invitations for events.
7. As a gallery owner, host an Open House with as many of your represented Artists in attendance.
8. As an individual art lover, throw a house party featuring your Artist friend(s) and their artwork, of course!
9. Host an “Art Auction” in a restaurant with a guest speaker to talk about art appreciation, art history (briefly) and the importance art plays in our society. Charge per plate. This money can be used to help sponsor new talent in the schools.
10. Send International Artist Day greeting/post cards to all your supporters to show your appreciation and thank them for honoring Artists and supporting the arts.
11. If you have any type of website, add the International Artist Day link and feature a different artist of the month, every month with a short biography.
12. Most of us drive so why not have some magnetic decals or bumper stickers made to promote International Artist Day to display on your vehicle. This would help the awareness to develop. Please visit the gift store, click on the next tab.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Vases with lotus series 1
Title: Vases with lotus series 1
Year: 2002
Medium: water colour
Size: 56 x 38cm
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Vases with heliconia series 1
Title: Vases with heliconia series 1
Year: 2000
Medium: water colour
Size: 56 x 38cm
The vase in the middle is the first Sarawak vase I ever painted. One of my favourite flowers, the Heliconia Rostrata flowers were added to give contrast to the painting & brighten it up. Various brush strokes were applied to form semi-abstract shapes & shadows.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Art Quotes by Picasso
Quote 1: Art is a lie that makes us realize truth.
Quote 2: Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.
Quote 3: Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Quote 4: Art is not the application of a canon of beauty but what the instinct and the brain can conceive beyond any canon. When we love a woman we don't start measuring her limbs.
Quote 5: Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.
Quote 6: Everything you can imagine is real.
Quote 7: I begin with an idea and then it becomes something else.
Quote 8: When you start with a portrait and search for a pure form, a clear volume, through successive eliminations, you arrive inevitably at the egg. Likewise, starting with the egg and following the same process in reverse, one finishes with the portrait.
Quote 9: There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.
Quote 10: To draw you must close your eyes and sing.
Quote 11: The world today doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Vases, bird of paradise, mangosteens
Title: Vases, bird of paradise, mangosteens
Year: 2006
Medium: water colour
Size: 56 x 38cm
Vases with bird of paradise
Title: Vases with bird of paradise
Year: 2006
Medium: water colour
Size: 56 x 38cm
Vases with anthurium series 1
Title: Vases with anthurium series 1
Year: 2000
Medium: water colour
Size: 56 x 38cm
Two typical Sarawak vases in front were matched up with anthurium flowers, & 3 abstract shaped vases at the background. The various brush strokes in cool colours were used for shadows & subsequently giving the painting a semi-abstrast look.
Vases with pears series 1
Title: Vases with pears series 1
Year: 2005
Medium: watercolour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Vases, heliconia, mangosteens series 1
Title: Vases, heliconia, mangosteens series 1
Year: 2003
Medium: water colour
Size: 38 x 56cm
A Sarawak inspired vase & bowl were placed on top of a wood carved table. Mangosteens that were placed in the bowl & on the table, together with the heliconia rostrata makes the painting even more complete & interesting. The vibrant colours of the heliconia brings in attention to the painting.
Exquisite vases series 3
Title: Exquisite vases series 3
Year: 2004
Medium: water colour
Size: 39 x 56cm
Exquisite vases series1
Title: Exquisite vases series1
Year: 2001
Medium: water colour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Exquisite vases series 2
Title: Exquisite vases series 2
Year: 2004
Medium: watercolour
Size: 38 x 56cm
Vases with sunflowers series 3
Title: Vases with sunflowers series 3
Year: 2002
Medium: water colour
Size: 54 x 36cm
Beethoven
Title: Beethoven
Year: 1994
Medium: water colour
Size: 40 x 59cm
This is first painting that was exhibited in a public group exhibition 14 years ago.
My inspiration for this painting came from a photo I took of a Beethoven bust, using special effect technique. Accordingly to the photo, I painted the main 3 dimensional Beethoven bust first, then I created some abstract shapes in the background using different brush strokes. For the finishing touch, I added some shadows in appropriate places.
And there you go, my Beethoven painting as you see it now.
Year: 1994
Medium: water colour
Size: 40 x 59cm
This is first painting that was exhibited in a public group exhibition 14 years ago.
My inspiration for this painting came from a photo I took of a Beethoven bust, using special effect technique. Accordingly to the photo, I painted the main 3 dimensional Beethoven bust first, then I created some abstract shapes in the background using different brush strokes. For the finishing touch, I added some shadows in appropriate places.
And there you go, my Beethoven painting as you see it now.
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