Live Illustration at Loro Piana Made to Order Shoe Launch Event

I was invited recently to illustrate for Loro Piana when they launched their exclusive Made To Order Shoes in Singapore. Customers each received a unique art piece featuring their personalised pair of shoes set in one of three scenarios to depict how these iconic shoes are both stylish and versatile, be it in a bustling city, a balmy seaside or an idyllic countryside.

It was such a pleasure to draw and paint the exact same pair of shoes that will be made exclusively and personalised for their customers. Just the perfect little gift for them to take home in anticipation of their perfect pair of shoes to be made in Italy and be ready in 6 to 8 weeks‘ time.

Personalised Monograms at MCM Private Event

I had as much fun Live Monogramming at the MCM flagship store as my usual live fashion illustration.

By the way, did you know that MCMwas initially named after Michael Cromer who founded and  launched the brand in Munich. It was later on when it was acquired by Korean entrepreneur Sung-Joo Kim, then it was renamed Mode Creation Munich. It doesn’t really matter I guess, as MCM still stands for luxury travel goods that embodies the bold, irreverent and aspirational for many of its fans.

Would you have guessed that these leather bag tags and cotton totes were all hand painted freehand and without using any stencils? I had actually brought along a ruler and masking tapes but found that I didn’t need them after all.

Live Fashion Portraits at Chopard’s Private Event

Always a pleasure drawing the guests of one of my favourite clients. Other than doing what I love most, drawing, at these live Illustration sessions, , I always look forward to the interesting conversations with the people I meet. I am quite capable of drawing and painting and my eyes on the paper in front of me at the same time while still having a chat about fashion and art (of course!), music, travel and even C-dramas. Anything, as long as it is not politics and finance!

Live Portrait at Ruby and Noby’s Wedding

What a delight it was to be part of the celebration of love at the wedding of Ruby and Noby at The Clifford Pier. Drawing all the beautiful (and equally dashing) guests in this magnificent venue doesn’t really seemed like work, even if it was more than 6 hours of non-stop drawing past midnight.

I just had to paint this on the spur of moment when I saw the lovely bride walked up the aisle in one of the most beautiful wedding ceremony that I have ever seen. Reminded me of an unforgettable scene In The Crazy Rich Asians.

I also had the pleasure of meeting and sketching Alexander Gotama who designed and styled this gorgeous wedding in one of Singapore’s iconic heritage venue, The Clifford Pier. What a wedding it was!

Of all the gorgeous ladies and charming men that I sketched that night, the one who stole my heart was  no other than this little boy. Isn’t he an absolute darling?

Live Floral Painting in Chinese-Style at Rolex’ CNY Gala Dinner

It was such a lovely experience painting these peonies for Rolex at the beautiful St Regis’ Caroline’s Mansion.  The CNY celebration dinner had a chinoiserie theme and hence the blue peonies. Though peonies are usually painted in red and pink in Chinese paintings, blue is a rather rare choice but I love how they turned out.

Considered by many as “the king of flowers”, the peony (牡丹 mudan) is one of the most prized flowers in the Chinese culture for its beauty and its representation of wealth and honour. This was painted in the 寫意 (Xieyi) Chinese painting style which is more freehand and expressive.

For those of you who do not read Chinese, the character above is 福 (Fu) which means “Good Fortune”. It is one of the most auspicious Chinese characters you would find being displayed or used frequently during the Chinese New Year celebrations. So when 福 is featured together with peonies, it is an even greater blessing.

Other than Peonies, Chrysanthemums are also very popular during the Chinese New Year celebrations. Especially the multi-petal golden hue ones which represent abundance of wealth and prosperity, joy and optimism. So how can I not paint them too for the CNY Gala Dinner.

It is said that if the Narcissus 水仙 blooms on the Chinese New Year Day, you will have wealth and fortune the whole year through. So I just had to include this auspicious flower in my repertoire of Chinese painted flowers for Rolex.

Live Calligraphy on Clé de Peau Beauté’s Radiant Cushion Foundation

It was an evening of happy smiles and glowing faces when Clé de Peau Beauté introduced their new Radiant Cushion Foundation to their media and makeup artist friends. 

Huge thanks to the Singapore team for having me at their new beauty counter personalising the Radiant Cushion Foundations with calligraphed names of their guests. I couldn't be happier to have this opportunity to share this timeless artistic expression with everyone.

Writing calligraphy on these luxe Radiant Cushion Foundation takes a delicate hand. I know it would not be easy when compared to writing on paper and it would be much more challenging writing on the mirror smooth finish of the casings.. But it was all worth it when I saw the delighted smiles of the new owners of these coveted foundations.