Garima has started working on her new paintings. She wanted to paint Buddha Face. I told her I had never painted painting of Buddha Face before. She suggested me to paint one in near future. She hopes her paintings would inspire me to paint one.
I have finally completed this painting. Inspired by Bodhi tree at Bodhigaya. I am happy with the results of my effort. Bodhi Tree and Stupa. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 102 x 76 cm. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All Rights Reserved.
This painting was painted by a youngest participant in my painting sessions. She is only 10 years old. I felt she is talented and she had patience to do art. Peal and Cloth. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 6 x 6 inches. By Devika. All Rights Reserved.
This photo I took when Pauline was having painting session with me at my studio. She had painted with me for several months. She loved my paintings and she was happy to learn form me and came to understand the way to approach the layering of painting. She became our friends. We enjoyed the time together discussing ways of approaches to painting. She has to go to other country where her husband works. My wife and I miss her. Wherever she goes, we wish her well and happy always. We wish her making progress in her art. Our best wishes to her and her family.
Che Kiat had learned drawings in the 90's at the Federation of Art Societies when it was located at Churched Street. He studied oil painting at the NAFA some years ago. He took up acrylic painting lessons with me recently. I am delighted that he now know how to work with acrylic medium. Old Wall. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. By CheKiat. All Rights Reserved.
This drawing was done by a participant on her 2nd sketching and drawing lesson. She had never had any drawing lesson before. She was happy at the end of the session she exclaimed: "I am happy that I can draw that!" Still Life. 2009. Pencil on paper. By Maria. All Rights Reserved.
This is the first acrylic painting done by one of the participant at the acrylic painting lesson. I felt this is quite a simple and strong painting with bold colours. I like it.
Face. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 6 x 6 inches. By Garima. All Rights Reserved.
In this video, you could see Sri Lanka Cultural performance,including Sri Lanka dance performing, drums playing, songs singing, Buddhist ceremony and lunch dana offering at Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple in Singapore.
The big painting on the wall is High Land Bliss. I enjoy the colours and I could feel the air and space that are generated by the visual effects of the painting.
High Land Bliss. Acrylic on canvas. 112 x 112 cm. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All Rights Reserved.
Another view of the paintings High Land Bliss (left) and Waterfall (right).
I painted a series of paintings inspired by Dhamma talks given by Sayadaw U Pandita. He talk about constructing Dhamma Pagoda in our heart. In ancient times, the Myanmar people had a great penchant for constructing pagodas. There were many pagodas in Myanmar, something like more than four million pagodas in Myanmar. Sayadaw urged yogis to build Dhamma pagodas, to establish the Buddha-Dhamma in their hearts. He said that the Dhamma pagodas that they are helping to construct are needed everywhere. They need to be built in every human heart. More could be found here.
Pagoda in our heart. 2000. Acrylic on canvas. 92 x 92 cm.
Walking meditation and Dhamma Pagoda. 2000. Acrylic on canvas. 92 x 92 cm.
Peace starts from within. 2000. Acrylic on canvas. 92 x 92 cm. (This artwork was exhibited in Olympic Arts Festival 2004. Olympic Truce Pieces of Peace. A multinational project on Peace and Unity. Host: The Embassy of Greece. Venus: The Delegation of the European Commission in the United States.)
Meditation - Constructing Dhamma Pagoda. 2000. Acrylic on canvas. 92 x 92 cm. (I presented this painting to Sayadaw U Pandita on one occasion when he was in Singapore. He conducted Vipassana Meditation Retreat organised by VMC)
Building Dhamma Pagoda in Our Heart. 2000. Acrylic on canvas. 92 x 92 cm.
Building Dhamma Pagoda. 2002. Acrylic on canvas. 92 x 92 cm.
Walking Pagoda. 2002. Acrylic on canvas. 76 x 61 cm. Private collection.
The first time a traveling exhibition has been organized to China and Hong Kong jointly put together by the National Arts Council and the National Heritage Board was in 1993 under the auspices of the Governments of Singapore and the People's Republic of China.
This traveling exhibition was titled: "Window on Singapore Art". A comprehensive range of works of 31 artists' 57 paintings were presented and exhibited in seven cities in the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong. Exhibition venues are China Art Gallery in Beijing, Shandong Provincial Art Gallery in Jinan, Suzhou Musuem in Suzhou, Shanghai Art Gallery in Shanghai, Quanzhou Oversea Communication Museum in Quanzhou, Xiamen Library in Xiamen, Guangdong Provincial Museum in Guangdong and Fung Pin Shan Museum in Hong Kong.
The 31 Singapore artists are: Chen Chong Swee, Georgette Chen, Cheong Soo Pieng, Choo Keng Kwang, Diana Chua, Chua Ek Kay, Chuan Keng Boon, Fan Chang Tien, Foo Chee San, Goh Beng Kwan, Goh Ee Choo, Huang Pao Fang, Jaafa Latiff, Lee Hock Moh, Vincent Leow, Lim Cheng Hoe, Lim Poh Teck, Lim Tze Peng, Lin Hsin Hsin, Liu Kang, Nai Swee Leng, Jimmy Ong, Ong Kim Seng, Anthony Poon, Prabhakara Jimmy Quek, Salleh Japar, See Hiang To, Tan Kian Por, Tang Da Wu, Tang Mun Kit and Wee Beng Chong.
It takes four months to complete the traveling exhibition at the 8 cities.
Photo: Each artist's painting was printed in the exhibition catalog with a short introduction of the artist. The painting on the left is mine.
This is a watercolor painting on paper. In this painting, I painted some common objects that were placed on a table. Objects like files, folders, bread, glass bowl and friuts. I started this watercolor painting with quick sketch on the paper and then I painted it with watercolors.
Things on table. Watercolours on paper. 11 x 14 inches. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All rights reserved.
I first met Sam Ho at Vipassana Meditation Centre Singapore (VMC) when it was located at Jalan Haji Saleem 10 year ago. I knew he has been a meditator and financial consultant for a long time. He went for meditation retreats in Malaysia regularly and he liked to introduce meditation and Dhamma to people. He was actively involved in VMCâs activities. We became friends and he visits me regularly.
Later when VMC was located at Paya Lebar Walk, Sam was the organizer for One Day Mindfulness Retreat and Group Sitting on Friday evening. He was also the organizer for the VMCâs First Novitiate program that was held in 2002. Currently VMC is located at 251 Lavender Street. Sam Ho and Jimmy Quek at Jimmy's home studio.
Sam took up Buddhism Study at the Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple in 2004. He was awarded a Diploma in Buddhism by Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore. He continued the Buddhism study and he graduated with a Degree in Buddhism from the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka in 2007. Currently he is taking a Master Degree Course of Buddhism conducted by the Buddhist and Pali Universary.
At Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple, Sam started Meditation Class, One Day Retreat, Group Sitting Session and recently he started a new class "Introduction to Buddhism" for those who are interested to learn Buddhism. He told me there were more than 50 people joined the class.
Twice a year Sam brought people to Bhaddekkaratta Hermitage Centre in Batu Pahat for 10 days retreat. Batu Paha is a town in West Malaysia. Sam told me that people commented that the centre was like a 5 stars resort.
I asked Sam about his hobbies, he replied: âYoga, golf and gym.", and then he added with a big smile: "Meditation."
I believe that many people do not see the fruits of Bodhi Tree. I have taken a photo to show you how the fruits of Bodhi Tree look like. This photo was taken at Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple in Singapore yesterday.
I came across the website of SAATCHI GALLERY and interesting to note The Times Top 200 Artists of the 20th Century to Now, created in association with the Saatchi Gallery. Here are the top 5 on its list for your reference.
1 Pablo Picasso 2 Paul Cezanne 3 Gustav Klimt 4 Claude Monet 5 Marcel Duchamp
A simple sketch by Jimmy Quek. Pencil and acrylic on paper.
Learn how to sketch. Basic sketching and drawing course conducted by Prabhakara Jimmy Quek - Registration form available at http://www.pabha.com/ArtClass
If you are looking for local artist's paintings, here you could view many paintings painted by Singapore artist Jimmy Quek Prabhakara's Pabha Creation website: http://pabha.com
Singapore. Artist - Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. Home Office. Art Gallery, Studio and Office.
Pabha Creation's website at: http://www.pabha.com Paintings Online Art Exhibition. If you live in Singapore and you are looking for Singapore local artist's paintings, you are welcome to contact Pabha Creation http://www.pabha.com for your paintings collection. For art class / painting lessons, please visit website http://pabha.com/ArtClass for more information and registration form.
I saw this building structure on a roof top of a building. I felt that the structure was quite nice. I decided to paint a small painting with this idea. Here is the result of the painting. Could any one let me know this style of building structure style or design comes from which country? Roof Top Structure. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 8 x 8 inches. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All Rights Reserved.
I started this painting in May. I worked on it slowly from time to time. These few day, I continued working on it and have an intention to complete it. I am happy that I have completed it. Here is the photo of the painting.
Arising and Passing Away. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 92 x 92 cm. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All Rights Reserved.
I decided to work out a painting with reference to the photos that I have taken at Dhammanusari Day Retreat at Sri Lankaramaya Buddhsit Temple on 9 August 2009. I treated this painting as exercise for sharpening formal and technical skills and artistic perception. Here is the result of my working, an unique representational painting.
Under the Bodhi Tree. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 9 x 12 inches. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. Collection: Siew Hooi. All Rights Reserved.
I have recently completed this big painting size 122 x 122 cm. I am happy with the result. I hope the painting could awake you and arouse positive energy in you. Hope you enjoy this painting.
Music of Change. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 122 x 122 cm By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All Rights Reserved.
Here is another painting of the same size hanging on my wall. I hope the painting could refresh your peaceful moment and joyful moment in life. Hope you like it.
Coastal Journey. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 122 x 122 cm By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All Rights Reserved.
Art Class & Painting Lessons: Weekly painting lessons at the artist's home studio. Each session is limited to 4 persons. Each person would progress at his/her own level. Anyone who is interested to learn acrylic painting (at all level) or drawing could join anytime as long as there is a vacancy in any of the sessions. Art Class website: http://pabha.com/ArtClass/
Painting Courses: Course No. 1. Basic Acrylic Painting - This course is for beginners. You will learn how to paint with acrylic medium. You will learn to use your materials effectively and to know and to mix your colours well. You will be guided for techniques to achieve various visual effects. Besides practical exercises, you will also learn to paint and complete your Still Life and Landscape paintings in this course. (8 sessions). SGD400.00
Course No. 2. Acrylic Painting for Fun - This course is for those who like to do acrylic painting for fun and to enjoy the process of art making or using painting as a vehicle for personal growth. You will be encouraged to explore colours, be creative and imaginative. You will learn to work in dynamic and intuitive way. You will enjoy the freedom of expression in painting. (8 sessions). SGD400.00
Course No. 3. Acrylic Painting for Improver - This course is for those who wish to improve his paintings and for those who has learned painting before but still unable to resolve his painting problems; and for those who like to make further progress in his painting. To know his weakness and to experiment with new ways and new approaches to the theme of his paintings. (4 sessions). SGD200.00
Course No. 4. Painting Session for Art Lovers - This is for those who has completed any of the above courses and wish to continue learning painting so to progress to higher levels . This painting session is also for those who is able to paint independently but still wish to continue receiving guidance from the artist. (4 sessions). SGD200.00 (Click here for Registration Form).
Due to limited slot available, you could register for 8 or more sessions if you wish. First come first serve.
Course No. 5. Basic Sketching/Drawing Lessons - This is a basic sketching / drawing course. Drawing has been the very foundation of all art. You will learn how to sketch and draw by using pencils on paper. You will do sketching/drawing of still life, using direct observation method. Practical exercises Include drawing shapes, drawing in line and tone, relationships between subjects, perspective and proportion. This course is helpful for those who plan to take up painting lessons in future. (8 sessions). SGD400.00 (Click here for Registration Form).
After you have completed this course, you could register for Course No. 1. mentioned above, if you wish to continue learning painting from the artist.
Course No 6. Private Painting Tuition at Your Place - For one to one individual private painting tuition at your place. 2 hours per session. Tuition fee: SGD1,000.00 for 4 sessions. You are to provide transportation or to add SGD50 for transportation fee per session. Time schedule to be arranged with the artist. Tel: 67823579 or email: pabha@singnet.com.sg
Course No 7. Group Painting Sessions at your place - For a group of not more than 4 persons at your place. 2 hours per session. Tuition fee: SGD1,200.00 for 4 sessions. You are to provide transportation or to add SGD50 for transportation fee per session. Time schedule to be arranged with the artist. Tel: 67823579 or email: pabha@singnet.com.sg Course No 8. Individual Painting Session at the Artist Studio - For one to one individual Private Painting Tuition at the artist's studio. 2 hours per session. Tuition fee: SGD800.00 for 4 sessions. Time schedule to be arranged with the artist. Tel: 67823579 or email: pabha@singnet.com.sg
Art Materials Needed: You need to bring your own canvas or canvas panel. 2B pencil or charcoal stick. Brushes. Acrylic paints or Acrylic introduction set. Painting knife. Mediums. Portable easel (optional). You could obtain these art materials from art shop in Singapore, like Art Friend (BBC) Pte Ltd at #03-33 Bras Basah Complex. Also bring some Paper towels or Tissue paper. Please bring along your painting reference materials, sketches or drawings for reference and discussion when needed. For Pencil Drawing Lessons, you need HB, 2B, 4B 6B pencils, eraser and drawing block.
Time Schedule & Fee: Friday, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Saturday, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Each student sticks to his/her time schedule for the duration of the course. For other time schedule, please check with the artist. Payment of fee on commencement of lessons. Please note that anyone unsure about applying because of genuine financial difficulty may contact us, to discuss when necessary for a reduced tuition fee.
More about the Artist: Jimmy Quek Prabhakara is a professional artist living in Singapore. He started learning art since 1972 and has been practicing art full time since 1986. Jimmy signs his painting Prabhakara. He held 11 One-man art exhibition and participated in more than 80 group exhibitions in Singapore and abroad. His painting are in the collection of many individuals, corporations, institutions, Ministries and Singapore Art Museums. His art and exhibitions are recorded in many important publication and reported in Newspapers.
Jimmy was External Assessor for Degree and Diploma (2D) Assessments in Visual Arts, Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts Singapore in 1999 and Member of Course Accreditation Committee, Department of 2D and 3D Studies. Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts. Singapore in 2002. He was Winner of First Prize in IBM Art Award in 1988. He was Member of Judging Panel for the Della Butcher Award for Excellence in the Arts, 1994 and Member of judging panel for the Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore/Asean Art Awards, Singapore, 1995.
Jimmy Quek agreed to make himself available few hours weekly for sharing his painting knowledge and experience with those who would like to learn painting from him. He conducted Drawings and Paintings courses for adults at Federation of art societies Singapore and conducted painting workshop for teachers before.
Here are some feedback received from the painting workshop participants: "Grateful for your professional sharing of your knowledge and expertise." "Jimmy Quek is a very experience Artist and Art teacher. I enjoy and learn a lot from him." "Jimmy Quek is very patient and encouraging!" "Very informative." "I am more confident. I now know about the fundamental of drawing."
Inquiry and Registration: For inquiry and registration, please contact Jimmy Quek or Siew Hooi at Tel: 6782 3579 or email: jimmy@pabha.com (Click here for Registration Form). Artist's studio address: 286, Tampines St 22, #07-171, Singapore 520286. Tel: 67823579. Email: jimmy@pabha.com Art Class website: http://pabha.com/ArtClass/
I have completed this new acrylic painting. Using colours to create the visual effects. I am happy with the painting techniques I used for this painting. Hope you like it.
Waterfall and Rocks. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 14 x 24 inches. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. All Rights Reserved.
I hope you enjoy my posts and photos.
Bodhi Tree and Stupa. 2009. Acrylic on canvas. 102 x 76 cm. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.
This photo I took when Pauline was having painting session with me at my studio. She had painted with me for several months. She loved my paintings and she was happy to learn form me and came to understand the way to approach the layering of painting. She became our friends. We enjoyed the time together discussing ways of approaches to painting. She has to go to other country where her husband works. My wife and I miss her. Wherever she goes, we wish her well and happy always. We wish her making progress in her art. Our best wishes to her and her family.
Still Life. 2009. Pencil on paper. By Maria. All Rights Reserved.
The first time a traveling exhibition has been organized to China and Hong Kong jointly put together by the National Arts Council and the National Heritage Board was in 1993 under the auspices of the Governments of Singapore and the People's Republic of China.
Shan Museum in Hong Kong. 
Photo: Each artist's painting was printed in the exhibition catalog with a short introduction of the artist. The painting on the left is mine.
Sam Ho and Jimmy Quek at Jimmy's home studio.
Singapore. Artist - Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. Home Office. Art Gallery, Studio and Office. 
Three Peppers. 2009.
Art Class & Painting Lessons: Weekly painting lessons at the artist's home studio. Each session is limited to 4 persons. Each person would progress at his/her own level. Anyone who is interested to learn acrylic painting (at all level) or drawing could join anytime as long as there is a vacancy in any of the sessions. Art Class website: http://pabha.com/ArtClass/
Course No 8. Individual Painting Session at the Artist Studio - For one to one individual Private Painting Tuition at the artist's studio. 2 hours per session. Tuition fee: SGD800.00 for 4 sessions. Time schedule to be arranged with the artist. Tel: 67823579 or email: pabha@singnet.com.sg 
obtain these art materials from art shop in Singapore, like Art Friend (BBC) Pte Ltd at #03-33 Bras Basah Complex. Also bring some Paper towels or Tissue paper. Please bring along your painting reference materials, sketches or drawings for reference and discussion when needed. For Pencil Drawing Lessons, you need HB, 2B, 4B 6B pencils, eraser and drawing block.
More about the Artist: Jimmy Quek Prabhakara is a professional artist living in Singapore. He started learning art since 1972 and has been practicing art full time since 1986. Jimmy signs his painting Prabhakara. He held 11 One-man art exhibition and participated in more than 80 group exhibitions in Singapore and abroad. His painting are in the collection of many individuals, corporations, institutions, Ministries and Singapore Art Museums. His art and exhibitions are recorded in many important publication and reported in Newspapers. 
Jimmy Quek agreed to make himself available few hours weekly for sharing his painting knowledge and experience with those who would like to learn painting from him. He conducted Drawings and Paintings courses for adults at Federation of art societies Singapore and conducted painting workshop for teachers before. 
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