South Beach Tower

I conducted a sketching workshop organised by Urban Sketchers Singapore at 21st storey of South Beach Tower, thew views from different angle of the building are stunning!

Joo Chiat

I was conducting a make-up class for SUTD students on a Saturday morning outside Joo Chiat Community Centre. It coincided with the sketchwalk orgainised by I Jio You Sketching. I showed the students what and how to do quick thumbnail sketches before I settled down and did a long sketch on a accordion sketchbook gifted by 朱啟助繪旅行, a Taiwanese sketcher.

My Sketch at Objectifs

The yellow building at 155 Middle Road is a historic Gothic-style structure in Singapore that has evolved from a religious and educational institute into a prominent contemporary arts space. It is now occupied by Objectifs. Originally known as the Christian Institute, it was built between 1870 and 1875 by Charles Phillips, a British army officer, to serve as a Christian social centre.

Time Line from NLB:
1870s–1890s (The Christian Institute): The building was initially used for recreational activities and worship for young men. In 1891, it became the home of the Tamil Girls' School, which later evolved into the Methodist Girls' School.

1894–1930 (Middle Road Church): On 25 January 1894, it was inaugurated as the Malay Church, the first Straits Chinese (Peranakan) Methodist Church in Singapore. It was later known as the Middle Road Church.

1930 (Relocation): The congregation outgrew the space and moved to a new site at Kampong Kapor, becoming the Kampong Kapor Methodist Church.

WWII and Post-War (Diverse Commercial Uses): During the Japanese Occupation (1942–1945), the building served as a Chinese restaurant named May Blossom Restaurant. Following the war, it was used as a motor workshop (Sin Sin Motor Co.) and later a budget hotel called Continental Hotel.

1990s–2014 (Sculpture Square): In 1993, the building was allocated under the National Arts Council's Arts Housing Scheme. From 1999 to 2014, it operated as Sculpture Square, Singapore's first dedicated venue for three-dimensional art.

2015–Present (Objectifs): It is currently the home of Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film, a non-profit visual arts centre.

February Sketchwalk Group Photo

We welcome Urban Sketchers Busan joining us on this sketchwalk at Objectifs.

February Sketchwalk at Objectifs

 Hi Sketchers!

For our February sketchwalk, we'll be heading to Objectifs. This chapel-architecture building, now known as Chapel Gallery, has a fascinating history—it once housed the May Blossom Restaurant, served as the Methodist Girls’ School, and even operated as a car workshop.

While you are allowed to select your spot of choice, please avoid blocking the entrance of Objectifs when sketching. Do not touch the free standing installations in the courtyard to avoid damaging them.

Objectifs has also organised film & photography activities part of its signature Saturdate event from 1pm-6pm that you may browse after sketching. Please refer to @objectifscentre Instagram for more info.

See you there!

Event Details: Date: 28 Feb 2026
Event time: 9:30am - 12:15pm
Nearest MRT: Bugis, Bencoolen, Bras Basah
Meeting point: Courtyard outside Objectifs
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U66bebYuvbkYtGjVA

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Briefing at meeting point
9.40am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.15pm: Show and Tell
12.30pm: End
*Please note that location of Briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change if weather changes. Admin will edit location on this post if any changes.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agree with the followings:

My participation in this Event is entirely voluntary.
I am aware of and agree to assume any and all risks which might be associated with the Event and I will not hold Urban Sketchers Singapore (USkSG) and any admin/organiser responsible or liable in any way for and will not commence any action arising from the Event, or claim for any loss and/or damage (including, without limitation, personal injury and/or property damage) caused by or sustained as a result of my participation in the Event.
I will indemnify USkSG and keep USkSG indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and any other liability arising in any way from my participation in the above Event.
For participant under 18 years old, his/her parent/guardian are aware and agree to the above clauses.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:

Make your way to the location, be aware of surroundings, and maintain necessary distancing.
Challenge yourself to explore hidden corners that hasn't been seen/drawn yet; this will also help prevent too many of us crowding the same perching points.
Post your sketches, snapshots and videos online — 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 #𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐬𝐠 — so everyone can easily find the day's artistic output.
Some sketch leaders will go around to catch you in action for posts on Facebook and Instagram, so look out for them!
Happy sketching!! 

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀:
Event banner by Zhu Zhanyan 

My Sketch at Chinatown 2026

Group Photo at Chinatown

January Sketchwalk at Chinatown

Hi Sketchers!

For the first sketchwalk of 2026, we'll be welcoming the year of the horse at Chinatown! Feel free to walk around Chinatown and sketch the Chinese New Year decorations.  Just remember to gather outside Chinatown Point for Show & Tell.

Please take note to sit in public or outdoor areas and avoid blocking pedestrians or shoppers. Try not to sit inside the mall premises to avoid any issues with security.

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Event time: 9:30am – 12:15pm
Nearest MRT: Chinatown MRT
Meeting point: Open space outside Chinatown Point
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D1cNsYC212Jni72UA
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Briefing at meeting point
9.40am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.15pm: Show and Tell (Open space outside Chinatown Point)
12.30pm: End

*Please note that location of Briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change if weather changes. Admin will edit location on this post if any changes.
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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agree with the followings:
1. My participation in this Event is entirely voluntary.
2. I am aware of and agree to assume any and all risks which might be associated with the Event and I will not hold Urban Sketchers Singapore (USkSG) and any admin/organiser responsible or liable in any way for and will not commence any action arising from the Event, or claim for any loss and/or damage (including, without limitation, personal injury and/or property damage) caused by or sustained as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. I will indemnify USkSG and keep USkSG indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and any other liability arising in any way from my participation in the above Event.
4. For participant under 18 years old, his/her parent/guardian are aware and agree to the above clauses.
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
1. Make your way to the location, be aware of surroundings, and maintain necessary distancing.
2. Challenge yourself to explore hidden corners that hasn't been seen/drawn yet; this will also help prevent too many of us crowding the same perching points.
3. Post your sketches, snapshots and videos online — 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 #𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐬𝐠 — so everyone can easily find the day's artistic output.
4. Some sketch leaders will go around to catch you in action for posts on Facebook and Instagram, so look out for them!
5. Happy sketching!! 
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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀:
Event banner by Anita Ryanto @ Chinatown 2014. Horse year from 12 years ago

Group Photo at Orchard Road

Last Sketchwalk of the Year at Orchard Road

Hi Sketchers!

For the last sketchwalk of 2025, we'll be heading to Orchard Road, the public walkway along the stretch of ION Orchard to Takashimaya to bask in the Christmas and New Year season.

Please take note to sit in public or outdoor areas and avoid blocking pedestrians or shoppers. Try not to sit inside the mall premises to avoid any issues with security.

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 27 Dec 2025
Event time: 9:30am – 12:15pm
Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT
Meeting point: Public walkway outside ION
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mc9TVPbsHNtuyG3T6
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Briefing at meeting point
9.40am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.15pm: Show and Tell (Exact spot TBC but likely to be outside ION)
12.30pm: End
*Please note that location of Briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change if weather changes. Admin will edit location on this post if any changes.
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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agree with the followings:
1. My participation in this Event is entirely voluntary.
2. I am aware of and agree to assume any and all risks which might be associated with the Event and I will not hold Urban Sketchers Singapore (USkSG) and any admin/organiser responsible or liable in any way for and will not commence any action arising from the Event, or claim for any loss and/or damage (including, without limitation, personal injury and/or property damage) caused by or sustained as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. I will indemnify USkSG and keep USkSG indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and any other liability arising in any way from my participation in the above Event.
4. For participant under 18 years old, his/her parent/guardian are aware and agree to the above clauses.
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
1. Make your way to the location, be aware of surroundings, and maintain necessary distancing.
2. Challenge yourself to explore hidden corners that hasn't been seen/drawn yet; this will also help prevent too many of us crowding the same perching points.
3. Post your sketches, snapshots and videos online — 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 #𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐬𝐠 — so everyone can easily find the day's artistic output.
4. Some sketch leaders will go around to catch you in action for posts on Facebook and Instagram, so look out for them!
5. Happy sketching!! 
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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀:
Event banner by Loo Fang Kai

Group Photo at Geneo

A Sketch of Geneo

Excerpt from A Garden Rooted in Genomics:
"As part of the rejuvenation of Singapore Science Park (SSP), CapitaLand introduces Geneo, a new cluster designed to be a hub for life sciences and deep tech innovation. Geneo seamlessly integrates work, live, and play elements, fostering a vibrant community of forward-thinking tenants from the life sciences, deep tech, and research sectors. Among its many initiatives, one stands out as a symbol of scientific exploration and discovery —The Seed at Geneo.

I had a state-of-the-art interior design project at the adjacent Science Park in early 80s. We used very strong colours and a series of laminates called "ColorCore" due to its solid colours throughout. I still had one of the small very heavy coffee table with me at home. I am sure the that multi-national office is now gone and Geneo brought back fond memories of that area. The complicated topsy curvy timber ceiling combined with its perspective was a huge challenge to sketch for many of us attending the Novemeber sketchwalk last Saturday. The fun chit-chat session over lunch at "Great Nanyang", one of the many eating establishments; was the highlight of the day for me! Thanks for the company.

A4 135 gsm Cartridge paper
Size: 210 x 297mm