Showing posts with label Exhibition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exhibition. Show all posts

Thursday, August 25, 2016

SINGAPORE GARDEN FESTIVAL 2016

This is the Singapore Garden Festival on 25 July 2016. I had planned to release a video but no time for that so please enjoy the numerous photos below! I went with my mom and we had anticipated this for months.

The weather was good, it wasn't hot! It was drizzling a bit and the floor was damp from earlier rain but I'd rather take that than the scorching sun. The drizzle stopped shortly but the sky remained cloudy so that was nice too since you can't view the outdoor displays if it was pouring. It was held at Gardens by the Bay at Bayfront Marina Bay again. It was half outdoors and half indoors, and ever since they held the event here, it is getting bigger and bigger, compared to previous years when it was at Suntec City Convention Centre.

Here are my old posts from the previous years, I didn't blog about the 2010 one:
- 2014
- 2012
- 2008

Hanging terrariums. Terrariums are all the rage now in Sg. You can put them in your office or flat where you can't get full sunlight, nor do they require green fingers, you can also decorate them with (bootleg) Totoro miniatures everyone is selling now!

 The terrarium dome is nice and chilly, and misty. Smells a bit funky though. Nice concept.


A section full of hanging ferns, orchids, nepenthes pitcher plants! It got crowded towards the late afternoon so I got real lucky for this early people-less photo after several visitors went through the door and out of my shot lol.

Best of show. That is the hugest winter melon, I never knew we could grow such fancy pumpkins or melons in our urban landscape.













 Florist competition.



 Bonsai section.



I think this is the Fantasy section. This area was dark and some had nice lighting and fountains and video is the best way to showcase its movement and atmosphere.




 Cute outdoor display with lots of blooms. See in Sg we can't grow most of the pretty flowers due to the tropical climate (they don't bloom), only greens like grass, ferns, shrubs and trees. And maybe orchids.

 Lots of sunflowers and lots of (real) dragonflies. You can see that one that looks like a helicopter in the sky.  I'm afraid of dragonflies lol.



 Outdoor landscaping design section.

 You cannot go into any of these... They are barricaded and for display only.

 Except for this small sugar cane maze with mirrors.

 Might be nice for a local resort.

Bright morning glories, though it wasn't morning but late afternoon. Hmm called Ipomoea if I recall right.


 Glass dragonflies.

Secret Garden section.
The ground was covered with wood chips and damp, so it was squishy and muddy.
 It was crowded and due to it being enclosed, the atmosphere felt muggy.


 We took a long walk to the Flower Dome for the Orchid Show, which was outside the main festival area. The ticket allows us free admission into the Flower Dome, which is a permanent attraction.

I like this place, it's air conditioned and smells nice at times.

Getting dark and trying to view the dizzying varieties of orchids. I don't really fancy orchids but my mother does.

 Now that leftmost orchid is CRAZY stunning. See its many awards?

Ooh good idea, a durian house! It reminds me of a durian hat kid I drew back in 2004.

Thanks for reading! I may update with a video if I have some time.

Sunday, April 17, 2016

NATURE TOTS DIGI STAMPS & WOW EVENT UPDATE

I've been a bit hung up on other work to blog lately but here is a belated update on my latest digi releases! I sketched three of them at the WoW event in March while the speakers were at it.

Monstera Girlhttps://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/287371735/
Monstera Deliciosa is the name of the leaves this cute girl is carrying! I'm familiar with many tropical plant names because I used to work in a retail plant nursery. Also the name is easy to remember!


Reading Book Elf: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/273290538/
I just drew this one from my imagination... the leaf and shell looks about right.


Kimono Girl: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/286024751/
Yes she is supposed to be sakura-viewing, the original sketch had cherry blossom trees but I wanted the digi to be more versatile and the trees took too long to clean up =P

Smell the Flowers Pixie: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/288979567/
A simple one to compliment my other fairies in the Nature Tots series.

Hope you like them!

Here are a few snapshots of the WoW event while I'm at it:
My table.

Randi Zuckerberg.

Evening skyline viewed around the Marina Bay area. The moon is in the shot.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

SHOWCASING MY ART AT WoW EVENT 12 & 13 Mar


I will be showcasing my small paintings at the Women of Wealth & Abundance seminar event and yes they are for sale! I accept cash and Paypal (via your phone), but if you happen to miss me in person there will be clear instructions on how to secure the painting and free local mail delivery arrangements.

Date: 12 & 13th March 2016 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 9am-6pm
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo, 4th Floor Roselle Room.


There will be lots of activities, talks, other artist showcases, and performances! Sorry guys, this is a women's-only event.

Tickets are FREE! Limited to 2000 persons so please get it asap.
Book your tickets here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mega-womens-event-women-of-wealth-and-abundance-with-randi-zuckerberg-registration-3069251213?aff=efbbt

Facebook event invite:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1673391582914214/1684969648423074/

More info: http://wowalive.com/

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

MIDAUTUMN LIGHTS @ GARDENS BY THE BAY

Hi guys, wishing you a belated Happy Midautumn/Mooncake/Lantern Festival! Yesterday my mom and I decided to visit  the Midautumn lights display at Gardens by the Bay, while the full moon was still up. This is the 2nd time I've been to this location for the event, having came last year (didn't blog about it though). I visited one back in 2011 at the Chinese Gardens. Read about it here.

It was crowded, we left the grounds at about 10.30pm. The displays were very nice, and there were ample food stalls. I had the most delicious pudding-flavoured (jello embedded) Taiwanese ice-cream! Oh and if you're wondering how I celebrate the festival, it's just another day of work lol. I don't eat the mooncakes either.


Floating display of a palace

The floating display with the Supertree Groves in the background, moon, and the lighted walkway.

Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea folktale

Admiral Zheng He (1371-1433) and his Treasure Fleet

Row of traditional wedding ceremony characters

Carrying the bridal sedan

Dragon Dance

Lion Dance

These horses were pretty impressive! They were sponsored by the Taipei authorities.


This is an idea... beaded pineapples!

Taj Mahal

Spanish dancers

Sumo wrestler

Americas

London icons

Koala

You should check out the udders on this display lol

Brightly coloured peacock

This display belongs to the 12 zodiac section. Monkey zodiac.

Tiger zodiac