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This next piece is my first real attempt at oil painting since High School, and I am in love. In the last few years I have become what you could call a "digital" artist. Although there were always thoughts of going back to my traditional roots, it was hard to pick up a brush and just go at it. Now I'm not sure I ever want to put down the brush in favour of my tablet pen ever again. Ahh, c'est l'amour.
Those of you who know me may also be familiar with my not so secret wish to be a fairytale princess. I can already imagine my wedding dress; a big puffy gown with equally puffy sleeves, maybe a pair of wings too?
"Forbidden Fruit" is my depiction of Snow White. It is a play on the Garden of Eden and the story of Eve with a special appearance by the Queen as the serpent. To be quite honest, I would eat the apple too. :)

What is it about balloons that is just so cheerful? Just tie a balloon around my wrist and I will be the happiest girl in the world even on my lowest day.
Here is a piece I did for the upcoming art show "Vinyl Graffiti" at The Labyrinth Store. The paintings are all done on vintage vinyl record covers. There are many great artists involved so be sure not to miss it! The show will be in January following Bobby Chiu's Dragon Sketches show. I'll post more info about the opening night once the date is announced.
My friend Peter Chan has done a beautiful painting for the show as well. Check out his on his blog.
Tears for Cheers
12"x12"
Acrylic and Collage on Vintage Vinyl Cover
This is the original cover "The Hurting" by Tears for Fears.
"Music is what feelings sound like."
11"x17"
Watercolour and digital on Paper
Although I consider myself a visual artist, sometimes I feel as though my ability to express myself on an instrument surpasses what I can do on a canvas. I'm not the best musician, and if this quote were applied to my singing then I must be rotten inside! But when I play piano or guitar, I can't hide what I'm feeling even if I try. This is the reason I feel uncomfortable playing in front of an audience. I truly feel naked when I play.
Thank you Hieng for teaching me those tips and tricks for watercolours, they really came in handy.
These cute guys are a gift for my good friend Cyp and his brother Yoyo from studioqube. Click here to see the original design.
I made them out of this really soft material called cotton jersey. I really need to make a set of my own because it was hard to let these go!

Here's a calendar I made. I had a strong interest in fashion illustration at the beginning of the year and was intending on using this as a promotional mailer. Maybe I still will.. :)
Photoshop CS2