Setting the scene. As a full-time artist living in Hong Kong, I've immersed myself in the city's vibrant pop-up market scene, which has become a crucial revenue channel for selling my art and connecting with the public. These markets provide me with a platform to promote my brand, and have become a vital outlet for me to create a mini gallery and exhibition space and share my work that is inspired by the joy of living in such an exciting metropolis. In this post, I’ll share m

My quick doodle of a 'Hong Kong Scream' with apologies to Edvard Munch It’s quite ironic. Art can be a therapeutic outlet, helping individuals express and process their emotions. Yet today, I find myself grappling with the stresses and mental strains of pursuing art as a profession, rather than simply a casual hobby. This journey is proving to be incredibly challenging, and the act of creating art can often feel daunting. As I pondered my next art piece, I considered doing a

Me and my'muse' Hong Kong What is inspiration? What is inspiration and where does it come from? Is it a tangible thing that can be attained on whim and taught? or something beyond our understanding? Inspiration is a complex concept. It concerns an indescribable emotional response to stimuli, often difficult to pinpoint. The word "inspiration" itself, originates from the Latin “ inspirare”, meaning " to breathe into." This describes the essence of a sudden burst of enthusias

There and back again! It's been a dream come true and a significant milestone achieved. After a year of planning, My first Solo Art...

Affordable art fair 2025. In review. Art Installation greeted visitors at the entrance to the fair. I am writing this a day after the...

Stage 1= Pencil Sketch with first light tones applied ‘Rainy Day in Causeway Bay” was a watercolour painting that I created in October...

Plein air painting, Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront Four Years into my 'Art Journey' As I write this, not only am I about to cross the...

The first draft of a poster for our group show poster How it all started. I first met Eric Chin in May 2024 as I was exhibiting at the Affordable Art Fair.  I was standing next to my wall display on the ‘Hong Kong Arts Collective’ booth trying to promote my artwork in some way to potential customers.  I’m not sure how exactly one goes about promoting one’s work at an art fair, it’s not like I’m selling fish by pound at a local wet market, but I was there nevertheless. I'm try

I once joked during an interview with a local magazine that was interviewing me, that if I ever was to write a book about my experiences...

I recently had the pleasure of attending the annual Hong Kong Book Fair, hosted at the impressively designed  Hong Kong Convention and...

The Affordable Art Fair 2024 occurred at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Center on May 16th - 19th. This was my 2nd year...

Yesterday, I visited Sham Shui Po which is a busy grassroots area in Kowloon Hong Kong. It's an older neighbourhood that features many...

Today is Wednesday March 13th 2024 and this is my very first blog entry ever! I'm writing this early in the morning since I have been...