I
have
committed
to
being
open
to
those
seeking
art
assistance
and
counselling.
Since
2009,
I
have
shared
my
skills
and
experience
in
the
visual
arts
field
with
people
at
my
home
studio. This year is the Tenth Anniversary of the ongoing efforts.
I
am
fortunate
to
have
met
outstanding
people
from
all
walks
of
life.
They
have
different
ages,
professions
and
nationalities
(Singapore,
Britain,
India,
Netherlands,
Nigeria,
America,
Japan,
France,
Philippines,
Taiwan,
Malaysia,
Indonesia,
Russia,
Myanmar,
Costa
Rica,
Australia,
Kazakhstan,
Vietnam,
Serbian,
Korea,
Portugal,
Holland,
Hong
Kong,
China,
Ukraine
and
Tibet).
Participants
benefit
from
the
art
sessions.
I
am
very
happy
to
see
them
transform
as
the
art
journey
develops.
Some
have
become friends. I thank them for their friendship.
To
commemorate
the
10th
Anniversary,
I
decided
to
publish
this
website
to
record
and
promote
the
art
they
created.
I
have
selected
133
unique
and
diversified
pieces
of
art
by
81
selected
participants
who
practised
art
with
me
for
some
time
between
2009 and 2019. I want to share it with everyone.
Congratulations
to
the
participants.
I
am
proud
of
your
works.
I
hope
you
continue
to
enjoy
making
art
and
sharing
art
with
more people.
Message
"Jimmy is a true artist. More than a skilled
technician, his dedication to the craft has
made him the free and authentic person
that he is who is open to different
notions of beauty.
This translates into the peaceful environment that he
provides for practice and is felt through his calm, patient
and understanding demeanour when teaching.
From him, I have learnt that I have a voice. For even when I
run out of words, I now know to use colour, lines and
shapes to communicate. He listens to my ideas and
challenges me to consider the alternatives. His belief in me
gives me the confidence to share my work and to explore
different art forms.
It is indeed one of life's blessings that our paths crossed 10
years ago. Today, I continue to enjoy the friendship and
banter with a mentor in Jimmy and Siew Hooi, a true artist
in her own right, who makes the community complete.
Thank you for being advocates of honest expression and
creativity." - Vivien Lee. ( http://www.vivienleeart.com/ )
"I love art since school days. It makes me happy. After
stopping for a while, the opportunity for me to
continue to pursue my interest in art happened on Aug
2012, when a friend introduced me to Mr Jimmy Quek.
At first, I thought I would only take up a few lessons,
but now in 2019, I am already in my 7th year of painting
with Jimmy. Initially, my image of an artist is one who
will only teach the basics and keep the 'secret recipe' to
himself, but Jimmy is certainly not such instructor. His
teaching is profound and demonstrates in-depth
insights into art. He is a sincere artist, earnest in
imparting his experiences and knowledge to his
students. He has no reservation nor intends to keep his
'secret recipe' when comes to teaching. He is there to
inspire the next generation of painters, and one can
certainly feel his passion for art.
'Art is never-ending. Colour unifies and signifies one's
inner world.'
I am proud and privileged to learn under Jimmy's
guidance. I humbly share my 5 paintings, to be part of
'Ongoing Art Sessions 10th Anniversary'.
Congratulation Jimmy!" - Janivfer Lim.
(https://artzolute.blogspot.com/)
"My
dog
passed
away
two
years
ago.
This
oil
painting
keeps
my
memories
of
him
alive.
I
also
painted
my
daughter's
mischievous
cat
and a good friend and her cat." - Jen Wong.
"As a graphic
designer, I have to
often adhere to the
clients' design briefs
and the design works
that I produce do not
reflect my true self. I am merely a shadow of my clients.
However, through art, I can express myself freely as I
come up with creations that portray my life's stories.
Every story depicts different emotions and states of
mind. The process of creating every artwork helps me
to discover more about myself by having me to be true
to myself. Thus, my journey of being an artist has been
transformational as my life's changes are reflected
through each artwork." - Tan Meng Jun.
ONGOING ART SESSIONS
10TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
SELECTED WORKS
133 WORKS FROM 81 SELECTED PARTICIPANTS
Prabhakara Jimmy Quek
20 November 2019
Vivien Lee
Janivfer Lim
Bianca Kremer
"The
reason
why
I
wanted
to
be
taught
by
Jimmy
Quek
was
his
open-mindedness
towards
art
and
his
wonderful
use
of
colours.
His
use
of
colour
is
so
extremely
beautiful.
The
combination
of
his
colours
and
the
vibrancy
of
them.
It
results
in
dreamy
paintings
representing
an
ideal
world."
-
Bianca Kremer.
Tan Meng Jun
Evelyn Chung
"Congrats on your 10th Anniversary! Indeed, art
journey is not that simple, in my humble opinion, it
needs the basic 3Ps: passion, patience, perseverance.
I can see that you have all these (of course also talent)
and the hard work you have put in to promote art!" -
Evelyn Chung.
The following participants (artists) are gratefully acknowledged for their
important contributions to this 10th Anniversary Commemoration
Website. Steve Hirst, Marc Coulaud, Uma Joseph, RPP, Joanne Tan,
Michelle Kang, Garside Geoff, Pauline Chew, Eugene Sy, Chen Yun, Chen
Yao, Padmaja, Ho Kuan Yu, Yun Chen, Gordana Elliott, Belinda Low,
Ethan Lim, Lina, Kelly Vs, Nancy Lim, Suan Ong, Marilyn Johnston, Parul
Trivedi, Saganya, Vynn Tan, Sayadaw Pannathami, Vina P Hermanto,
AdiTya Gupta, Amit Kalindi, Fang Hui Mi, Jiwan Han, June Ang, Kho Che
Kiat, Lim Si Hui, Mann Khine, Pauline Polder, Michelle Yong, Jen Wong,
Constance Chan, Zhou Yimin, Lin Ho, Evelyn Chung, Elena Markina,
Damien Verdaguer, Sunnica Chan, Lynette Balota, Edwin Lim, Margaret,
Diana Lim, Fiona Lee, Valerie Neo, Patrina Wong, Felicia Chua, Kate
Yuan, Jessica Wong, Tang Puay Keng, Chua Si Hui, Tay Yi Wen, Arva
Kayamali Rangwala, Cheryi Yeong, Lynn Low, Seth Ng, Meiko Bing, Tan
Eng Chew, Sandra Hui, Paula Nikita, Tang Meng Jun, Rosalind Lim, Juliet,
Monica Lee, R Mohanadas, Vivien Lee, Hannah Lim, Nak
Blaauwendraad, Janivfer Lim, Joana Priou, Alicia Png, Syaza Yasirah,
Pazia, Rosabeth Goh and Bianca Kremer.
Marilyn Johnston
Nak Blaauwendraad
Michelle Yong
Jen Wong