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    #the100daysofnoticingtogether

    January 12, 2021 / No Comments

    For 2020’s #100dayproject, I did a project together with @craftymue based on @aliedwards The Art of Noticing. When Ali posted on Instagram about this concept and the kits that she was introducing, there was a lightbulb moment for both Lea and me and we talked about how this could be a good project for the #the100dayproject. So when the start date of the project rolled around, we went into this project together as a way to support each other, to show up and to give each other a boost to finish the project. So in my Instagram Highlights and IGTV, I have posted all my process videos and pages for…

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    #the100daysofnumberedbits Part 4

    August 11, 2018 / No Comments

    This is it! The final installment! And here is how thick it has become! What’s next? catch up with Project Life colour in the sketches I made in Saigon do some more art journaling/collage finish the 30-day watercolour class from CreativeBug We’ll see… watch this space for more stuff. SaveSave  

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    #the100daysofnumberedbits Part 3

    July 18, 2018 / No Comments

    So close… the third installment of my #the100dayproject. So love some of the spreads I ended up with. And I have even made a video of my process for #67. Here’s a look. Can’t wait to show you all the last installment. Thank you so much for following!

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    #the100daysofnumberedbits Part 2

    June 4, 2018 / No Comments

    Halfway and somehow I feel like it’s only been not long ago when I started this project… To be honest, all this play has been addicting. I keep getting distracted from doing other stuff and instead just want to keep cutting up papers and painting backgrounds. Acrylics are not easy for me to use as I’ve always been a watercolour fan since my university days, but on this creative journey, it gave me a chance to learn how to tweak it to my needs. So here’s a look at the second quarter of pages… Thank you for reading. SaveSave SaveSave

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    #the100daysofnumberedbits Part 1

    May 17, 2018 / No Comments

    Somehow this project has got me all wrapped up in a good way; I cannot seem to stop once I get started… Just the notion of playing with paper and paint somehow is kind of calming. Everything has been all done intuitively, nothing planned, just whatever I have on hand and what I feel inspired to cut and paste and paint together onto the pages. Thank you for reading. SaveSave

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    #the100daysofnumberedbits

    April 26, 2018 / No Comments

    We are 22 days in since the start of #the100dayproject this year. In my mind, what I had planned is easy, but got a bit sidetracked with work and now still playing a bit of catch-up. So I thought I’d start this year’s blogpost series with a bit of background. I knew for this year’s project, I wanted to get my hands dirty with paint and glue and play with collages of collected bits and pieces. A bit of art journaling and license to just go and express whatever creative ideas I have. Inspiration stems from these amazing artists: Julie Hamilton, Katie Licht, Molly Anthony and my good friend Vanessa Oliver-Lloyd,…

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Walked around with my friend, Mo, and ended up in one of Shanghai’s most touristy areas yesterday. I think the sheer amount of people suddenly felt overwhelming 😓. We were lucky to find a place to sit, sketch, and chat. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Plus, I broke my pencil ✏️ in half 🫣.

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