Artist Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. Singapore.

People like to express themselves artistically and yet many fail to understand that this kind of artistic skill require learning and practicing. And many do not spend time developing and cultivating it. Very few people are born with the gift to draw well. Therefore, through learning how to draw simple and complicated subjects and to explore with pencil on paper, we would come to know what is lines, shapes, forms, proportion, perspective, shading, compositions and other art elements in a more satisfactory manner. We would be able to enjoy the joy of visual self-expression.

Drawing lessons could be one of the wonderful gifts that we could give to ourselves. It is especially more valuable for those who wish to draw and to develop their artistic interest but never know how and never had the opportunity.

One participant of my drawing session told me that her power of concentration improves after taking drawing lessons. Another told me that she has found a good way to creatively relax her mind. Another said her worries and problems temporarily go away when she start doing sketching and explore the still life. One said he experienced many rewarding moments during the practise and enjoyed satisfaction seeing his skill progressed. One said she never thought she could did it and now enjoy the surprise and admiration of friends. Yet another said it is a form of creative active meditation that is great for his mind. Another said he is happy that he had learned many things from me...

It is for sure that with proper guidance and personal dedication and diligent practice, learning and doing sketching and drawing (as well as painting) enrich and enhance our life.




Drawings on the left, from top to bottom are made by Andrea, Jen, Vina and Joanna. They are participants of the drawing sessions with me.



See more participants works at website:
http://pabha.com/ParticipantsWorks7 and the links there.

For drawing and painting session with me, visit website: http://pabha.com/ArtClass for more information and registration form.

See Through the Trap (Red), 2012. Acrylic on canvas panel. 12 x 12 inches.

Painting by Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

Here are two paintings that I have painted in the New Year 2012.

Aerial View 2012. Acrylic on canvas panel. 12 x 12 inches. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

Mountain, Sea and Beach 1012. Acrylic on canvas Panel. 12 x 12 inches. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

I have completed this painting. Please let me know how do you feel about it.
Waterfall. 2011. Acrylic on canvas. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

You could now view Philippine artist Rodel Tapaya's narrative mural sized painting with allegorical references that won the grand prize in the Asia-Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize, together with 14 other finalists works, at the Singapore Art Museum until 4 March 2012. The artists are from Philippine, Japan, Australia, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, South Korea, Pakistan, Cambodia, New Zealand and China.

Hope you like and enjoy this painting on the wall.

Art making is about creativity. Art makes life more interesting and meaningful. Art making involves imagination and artistic expression. I share with people my artistic experience. Any people has an interest in drawing and painting could register to join my painting lessons or drawing classes. I have small group painting classes and private one on one painting lessons available to meet different needs. You could see my students/participants works at http://pabha.com/ParticipantsWork5 and the links provided there.

They learn how to "see" and "record" things they see. Later they learn to paint what they see and what they think and finally they enjoy the freedom of art making. More information about my art classes, painting lessons, drawing lessons at website: http://pabha.com/ArtClass

Share with you few paintings that are painted by the participants of my painting classes.

Mountains and Lake. Acrylic on canvas. By Sandra Hui.


Field of Yellow. Acrylic on canvas. By Koh Han Ling.

Fantasy in the Woods. Acrylic on canvas. By Patrina Wong.

Drawing is the foundation of all art.

However, sometime people still ask me: Do I need to learn how to sketch and draw before I learn to do painting? My answer is yes and no. It depends on what you wish to paint and how you wish to paint it. Hope my following paintings could explain my answer.

Found out this work but I can't remember exactly which year I painted this painting. A silhouetted figure of me watching the formation of clouds in the sky that represent mind. Do feel free to tell me how do you feel about this painting. What comes to your mind and how about suggesting a title for this painting as well. Meanwhile, I simply titled it "Formation" temporary.


Formation. Acrylic on canvas. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

Resting.
Pencil and acrylic on canvas.
By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

I feel joy and peace when making art. I love what I do. Share with you a simple work.
Love, Joy and Peace. 2011. Pencil and watercolour on paper. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

Acrylic paints is suitable for canvas, it could be painted on paper or board as well. Here is a small painting that I painted on paper. Hope you enjoy this work...please feel free to tell me how do you feel about this simple painting.

Hello to everyone. I was busy recently and have not posted anything at my blog for a while. I am here again... during this mid-autumn, may I wish all well and happy...
Photo taken by Siew Hooi.

Here are 3 paintings that I have completed recently. I have wanted to paint simple object like paper folded crane and others for sometime. Two simple paintings:
Origami peace crane 1. Acrylic on canvas. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.
Origami peace crane 2. Acrylic on canvas. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

The idea of below painting come from seeing two small flowers that my student used it for her painting. The intention of making this painting is to show how I could use common subjects to start a painting and then depart from there using art elements and abstract principles for the painting with personal approaches and feelings for that. Here is the painting:
Abstract 1. Acrylic on canvas. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

Please let me know how you like them. Have a nice day!

Tell me which one you prefer? Please...
4 Drawings. Origami Crane. 2011. By Prabhakare Jimmy Quek.

My family and I were at the Dhammanusari Day Retreat at Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple on 9 August 2011. I have the opportunity to take photos and make two video for the Dhammanusari group. Happy making offerings, keeping precepts, listening to the teaching and practicing meditation on that day. I have taken a nice group photo of participants with Venerable K. Rathanasara.



2 videos to share with you, each video about 3 minutes:





Two years ago, I painted below painting. The inspiration of the painting came from the Dhammanusari Day Retreat. Nice to see that they use the painting for their chanting Book cover design. Dhammanusari Day Retreat Chanting Book.
Painting: Under the Bodhi Tree. Acrylic on canvas. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

Share with you a painting that was painted by Vina P Hermanto. I have helped her with the sky area. I like this painting of its vastness and simple composition. I feel that by looking at the painting long enough that it would likely makes my mind feel peaceful and relax... Vast Land. Acrylic on canvas. By Vina P Hermanto

I painted this painting as I was inspired by a photo by Adele. I worked out the design with reference to it and then departed form there, for showing my students how to create painting from photos and visual references.
Trees, clouds and mountains. Acrylic on canvas panel. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

A painting that I love at first sight. This painting is painted by Vivien Lee. Medium: Acrylic on canvas. Painting titled: Francis and Durian. By Vivien Lee.

Hope you like this simple work.

This painting is painted by Vivien Lee. The inspiration come from her recent visit to La Foresta. La Foresta is in the Rieti Valley, Italy. Personally I love this painting, simple and not simple.


La Foresta. Acrylic on canvas. By Vivien Lee. All Rights Reserved.

In the stream of consciousness. Acrylic on canvas. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.

I made a prosperity cake 发糕. I have painted it with metallic pearl colour this time. It is very beautiful. I love it very much.
发糕 Prosperity cake. 3D artwork. Clay and acrylic paint. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. Sold. Private collection.

See more prosperity cakes 发糕at: http://www.pabha.com/cakeofprosperity/index.htm