Singapore Urban sketching with local friends, visiting the Singapore Art Book Fair, heading to the southernmost point of the Asian continent, A short art trip to Ubud, Bali Malaysia Urban sketching in Putrajaya while waiting for my friend’s kayaking training, heading to Klang for an intensive picture book workshop, experiencing …
Greenery I Found Between Sham Shui Po and Prince Edward Whenever foreign friends visit, I always enthusiastically recommend Sham Shui Po, especially for enjoying a beer at Garden Hill before sunset! Ironically, I’ve always been wary of crowds, so my visits to Sham Shui Po are usually quite purposeful—heading to …
My second sketch of Mount Zero Books Reflecting on memories from photos, I realized that my first sketch of Mount Zero Books is featured in my zine “Our Hong Kong Stories,” published in 2022. Below is a story I gathered from locals that I would like to share with you …
My first and last sketch of Hunter Bookstore 1.0 Thank you to @urban.booktique for the referral! My travel zines are now available at @hunter.bookstore . Also, I would like to appreciate the invitation; without it, I wouldn’t have had the courage to hold a “hand-drawn community map” workshop. The cashier …
During the post covid, it was the first time I feel enjoyable to wander around the quiet Chiang Mai. I was looking forward to the breakfast everyday while hosted by Mr. P in his family run traditional Lanna wooden house. “Kanom Tang Thai”, a steamed Thai melon cake, is my …
If I have to pick a place to stay long in Vietnam, Dalat, a 1500m height French colonial heritage city surrounded by coffee planation and farm, would be the only choice for me. Every morning, I can make a hand drip Vietnamese Arabica coffee by myself. Dining in the Vietnamese …
8th Urban Sketching in Tsz Wan Shan To avoid the uphill walk, I took a minivan to Tsz Wan Shan. It felt like going up on a roller coaster for me. During my half-day trip, the most impressive place was Central Playground, where people of all ages enjoy spending time. …
7th Urban Sketching in Tsuen Wan Last year, I joined a guided tour about the Tsuen Wan women workers’ exhibition at The Mills, Hong Kong, and I noticed that the Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association (another exhibition venue, just a 15-minute walk from The Mills) is located in Yi Pei …
6th Urban Sketching in Sai Kung Sai Kung, the backyard of Hong Kong, was only a barbecue site for me from my childhood memory. During my revisit, the slow vibe of the old market and surroundings became my favourite spot. I also noticed that there are so many hair salons …
5th Urban Sketching in Sham Shui Po It was my first time entering the “Nam Cheong Street Sitting-out Area,” a place I had only passed by on my way to bookstores and exhibitions. Here, Kaifongs and even children can chat, rest, and play, creating an oasis amid the bustling Sham …