MINISTER PAINTING WITH DR TAN,2012
UNCOMMON WISDOM BY CHNG SEOK TIN
INVITATION
Chng Seok Tin Art Exhibition,2011
Uncommon Wisdom–Works by Chng Seok Tin from 1966-2011
Date:15 September—5 Octorber,2011
Time:11am—7pm
Venue : Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Galleries 1 &2
Admission Free.
About The Artist:
Mention was made of the blind artist, Miss Chng Seok Tin who will be holding an exhibition of her works at NAFA. She was blind through an accident whilst she was studying the fine arts in UK, .
She went through dark experiences but this made her the more determined to paint even though life has brought unfairness and disadvantages. We must appreciate what we have, our health, sight and all else. Consider what she has to go through. One of the things that impressed Dr Tan Ching Yam was that she made use of everyday things like the ‘kum chum’ (lilly bud)for her art. Tying knots to make little people. Glued them on paper and had it lacquered. Unique! We should count our blessings one by one. There are many others who are less fortunate in this world.
HOW TO PAINT HELICONIA CHARTACCA(Flower)?
HOW TO PAINT HELICONIA CHARTACCA?
HELICONIA CHARTACCA(bird of paradise) is a kind of flowers. It is very colourful and easy to grow in the tropical region.
1.Use charcoal ,draw 2 curves from the top facing downwards. The first curve must be longer than the second one. Then use brown color and draw the upper part of the curve as branches of the flower.
2.Use charcoal and draw about 8 short chilie- like pods facing each other on the first curve. Draw about 6 likewise pods on the second curve.
3.Use yellow color and color all the chillie-like pods or flowers yellow.
4.When the yellow is half-dry, use orange color and color the upper part of the flower with one stroke. The orange color will spread out evenly with the yellow color.
5.Use green color and color the tip of the sharp end of the flower.
6.Mix brown color and ink so that the color is darker than the branches. Use medium strokes and draw short joints joining them to the flower.
7.Draw short and long intersecting lines from the tp to the bottom of the rice paper on the other half of the paper. Use brown and black ink to draw these strokes.
8.Mix a 2-tone ink and use thick strokes as leaves of the plant.
9.When the ink is dry, use darker ink to draw the veins of the leaves.
10.Can use indigo color to draw certain parts of the leaves.
HOW TO PAINT APRICOT FLOWERS?
HOW TO PAINT APRICOT FLOWERS?
PROCEDURES: main stems—small branches—leaves—apricot flowers
Branches:
Draw one main branch(diagonal )then draw 2 small curved branches contrast of straight curved lines.
Leaves:
Start by drawing leaves first. Draw by group , not in isolation. There must some small group, and some other bigger groups. Each leaf must be added on some veins. Avoid mistake of drawing veins wrongly.
Flowers:
Flowers of apricot has 5 petals(quite similar to plum), Paint a small circle in centre of full blossom, also including back view and side view of flowers(must be natural). Some small buds must be shown on the top of branches.
Application of dots:
Symbolized knots left behind when small branches and trigs drop off. It can reinforces strength of brush stroke.
Color Applying:
Color tone of the petals are important .
Mix orange and red (do not mix colour evenly) for apricot flowers.
Color branches first before coloring flowers.
Use yellow plus indigo ,add a bit of black ink at the brush tip for coloring leaves.
Make sure one brushstroke for one leaf. It takes time to color all the leaves.
Finger Painting Demostration at the PA Got Talents, Art and Culture Carnival 2011
Dr. Tan Ching Yam was recently invited for a finger painting demonstration to the illustrious Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Senior Minister Goh Cheok Tong at the People’s Association (PA) Got Talents, Art and Culture Carnival 2011, F1 Pit Building, No #33 to #37 (11th and 12th Feb 2011, 5pm to 11pm).
You can find some of the quick highlights and photos at our The Art Dojo’s gallery at Flickr.
Happy Chinese New Year!
