Colourful Clarke Quay Shophouses In Watercolor By Jeffrey Ang
Jeffrey Ang is a Singaporean artist known for the rich colours and dynamic perspectives of his urban sketches. In this beginner-friendly workshop, Jeffrey will share his techniques and creative process for sketching and
painting colourful heritage shophouses in pen and watercolour. Practice along with fully-guided exercises to learn and understand essential watercolour techniques before applying them to your sketch. At the end of the
workshop, you will take home your very own A4 framed watercolour painting.
What you’ll learn:
Tips for sketching
• Shophouse anatomy: Distinctive architectural features of our local shophouses
• Proportion: Measuring techniques to block-in general proportions
• Big shapes first, details later: Strategies to start your sketch on the right note
• Basic perspective: Selecting dynamic angles for impactful composition
Watercolour techniques
• Water to pigment ratio: Understanding watercolour viscosity
• Contrast and saturation: Managing tones and saturation to add punch
• Washes and gradients: Creating smooth washes and lively colour transitions
• Timing and moisture control: How it affects your painting
• Colour theory: The science of colour mixing
This workshop is perfect for:
• Anyone fascinated by the colours, intricacies and architecture of conservation shophouses
• Beginners looking to apply watercolour to enhance their urban landscape sketches
• Anyone keen on learning how to paint watercolour shophouse portraits
About The Artist
Jeffrey Ang is an avid urban sketcher and art educator. He received his training at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). His creative career spans over 30 years as a designer and teaching art and graphic design in a tertiary institution. He is a registered MOE art instructor and an occasional adjunct lecturer at SUTD. Jeffrey is currently founder of Artefakts Art • Craft • Design.
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Cancellation Policy
Once registered, participants are not eligible for a refund if they decide to withdraw from the workshop. However, Overjoyed reserves the right to make amendments or cancel the workshop (with a full refund) while providing prior notice to all registered participants.Event Time and Cancellation
TASA Gallery reserves the right to modify the event time or cancel the event in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified promptly of any changes or cancellations.- Minimum Participation Requirement
To commence the workshop, a minimum of 8 participants must be registered. In the event of workshop cancellation due to insufficient participation, paid participants will be notified at least 1 day in advance, and a full refund will be issued. - Cleanliness Responsibility
We kindly request that participants ensure the event space is cleaned up after use. Your cooperation in maintaining a clean and pleasant environment is greatly appreciated. Photography and Video Recording Consent
In accordance with PDPA regulations, Overjoyed will capture photographs and record videos during the workshop. By registering for this workshop, participants are considered to have granted consent to be photographed, recorded in videos, or included in these media as required for purposes such as publicity, illustration, advertising, and online content.