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 Digital Fashion Illustration at Singapore Tatler X Dolce&Gabbana Private Event
Drawing elegant ladies in their fabulous outfits while seated on a plush velvet sofa surrounded by the most sumptuous clothings and accessories may sound more like a fashion illustrator’s sweet dream than a job. Well yes, you got that right!
A huge thank you to Dolce & Gabbana for having me at your private event with Singapore Tatler. Though it was almost non-stop drawing for the two days, I had a most wonderful time.
Do you remember how the Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Bags made their debut being flown in by drones in their Fall 2018 RTW show? Similarly for their recent private event with Singapore Tatler, fashion portraits were done with the most advanced digital drawing gadgets - the Apple iPadPro and Apple Pencil. This hardworking drawing tool served me well for 7-hours of non-stop drawing.
Here are some of the fashion portraits that were sketched and printed out on the spot, much to the delight of the guests during the 2-day event.
I couldn’t help but have also included a couple more shots of their beautiful boutique in ION Orchard. The space is just simply beautiful!
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.
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar by Cortina Watch
I had the pleasure of live-sketching again recently and this time it was for a private event for Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Collection. Thank you, Cortina Watch Team, for having me. Scroll down to see more of fashion portraits that I did for some of the wonderful guests that evening.
When I first started my freelance illustrating career, the thought of sketching and painting in front of an audience had seemed like the most daunting thing to me. I am actually quite an introvert and a rather private person so I had never relished being in the public eye.
But surprisingly, I found that I had honestly enjoyed the live-illustration sessions. I guess that it must be because I truly love what I do and there is nothing more rewarding than sharing my love for art. And the best thing....I get to meet some of the most interesting and nicest people out there.
