Kampong Lorong Buangkok, Singapore
Here's a latest work I did last week, depicting the last kampong (means "village" in Malay) in Singapore. I fell in love with the rural and laid back lifestyle there when I first visited the place many years ago. I went back again in March this year and took several reference photos.... and I finally got down to paint it recently.
It's a studio work done over approximately five hours. Compared to my plein air works, I have more time to work on the details especially the plants and flowers in the garden, ie. the focal point of the painting. Usually, I would add a few figures in my landscapes and street scenes works to create more interest. But for this painting, I wanted to show the quiet and peaceful environment of this little village, so I left them out. The colourful flowers and various plants around the area are obvious suggestions that the place is still occupied by people who prefer to lead a simple life here.
Here's the painting. Half sheet of Fabriano Artistico (approx. 14" x 21")
I use Winsor & Newton, Rembrandt, Schmincke, Holbein and M.Graham Artist Grade watercolour paints.
... and here are some close-up shots of the painting
Hope you like it. Comments and critiques are welcome as usual.
It's a studio work done over approximately five hours. Compared to my plein air works, I have more time to work on the details especially the plants and flowers in the garden, ie. the focal point of the painting. Usually, I would add a few figures in my landscapes and street scenes works to create more interest. But for this painting, I wanted to show the quiet and peaceful environment of this little village, so I left them out. The colourful flowers and various plants around the area are obvious suggestions that the place is still occupied by people who prefer to lead a simple life here.
Here's the painting. Half sheet of Fabriano Artistico (approx. 14" x 21")
I use Winsor & Newton, Rembrandt, Schmincke, Holbein and M.Graham Artist Grade watercolour paints.
... and here are some close-up shots of the painting
Hope you like it. Comments and critiques are welcome as usual.
Labels: landscape, singapore, village, watercolour
posted by Marvin at
1:11 AM
3 Comments:
Marvin, I am glad to see your blog via Google. Your works are gorgeous. I remember seeing your name a lot on Wetcanvas in 2002-2003. I will link your blog to mine soon. Your work has grown a lot in the best possible ways. If you happen to be in Bangkok, pls. let me know. I'll take you to a good spot to paint.
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Ai, At
2:12 PM
Hello Ai!
Thanks!
Yes, I do remember you from Wetcanvas as we were the only few Asians there at that time. I still post my new works there from time to time.
:)
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Marvin, At
8:55 PM
hey, I am currently working on a project of Conservation of Kampong Buangkok and is going to organise an art exhibition. I am amazed by the art pieces done up by you on Kampong Buangkok and hope that you can lend us to exhibit it. Can you pls contact me at projectwork80@hotmail.com.Thanks!
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