Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Random shots from my China trip

A serene scene at West Lake, Hangzhou,China.
Another tranquil green scene at West Lake, Hangzhou, China.
An ancient style pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China.
Two dogs resting at the roadside!
West Lake, Hangzhou, China.
Water village at Wuzhen, Hangzhou, China.
View from a shop distreet at Wuzhen, Hangzhou, China.
Window Opening at
Wuzhen, Hangzhou, China.
Simply beautiful!
Wuzhen, Hangzhou, China.
Lotus Garden, Suzhou, China.
Canada Pavilion,
World Expo, Shanghai, China.
Brasil Pavilion,
World Expo, Shanghai, China.
Slovakia Pavilion,
World Expo, Shanghai, China.
View from one of the participating pavilions.
World Expo, Shanghai, China.
View from one of the participating pavilions.
World Expo, Shanghai, China.

West Lake, Wuzhen and Shanghai are among the three most distinctive places had left an impact to me!

West Lake has the most beautiful natural scenery that one feel so relax and no worries,
according to the tourist that the ratio of 1 Hangzhou citizen equal to matured 100 trees.
So, a trip to Hangzhou is simply to discover the beauty of nature!

Wuzhen is a humble water village that gives you unlimited surprises. Both the day & night views were incredibly beautiful & mystery, all beyond description. Too bad, I can't share all the shots here with you all. It's a must visit place if you like history, architecture and village life....

Shanghai is a metropolitan modern city with fast pace life. However, I didn't get to visit most of the tourit attraction places here, as I have only 1 day touring Shanghai city in the evening and visiting the local goverment boutique shop on the next day. Plus, visiting World Expo from 3pm to 9pm. 

Generally, the places I went to Shanghai all are superb and fascinating! I particularly like the river cruise at the bund, the flashing decorative lightings from all towers surrounding at night not just brigthen the city but also have melted the hearts of all that been there before! 
What a pity, my camera couldn't capture good night scene of this tour.

In conclusion, I feel it's a need to revisit Shanghai for the second time, the next time I make sure I am equip with a good camera to capture the night shots I had missed.

The reason to travel is not just to let yourself leave footprint at different places in the world but it's to broaden our knowledge and to respect others.
It's just so much to learn!

Gift from Messy fish

Green felted balls keychain
A cute decorated package!
Beautiful dedication and greeting from Messyfish!

My appreciation and big thank you to a multi-talented artist friend MessyFish. She knew I love green so much and she was so thoughtful to make me a green felted balls keychain. It's so unique and I love it so much.
Please take a tour to her blog and discover her talent in drawing, sewing, crafting, baking and cooking!

He and She......

Concept development...

In progress......

Day
Night

These are some development of the paintings that I am working on now.
Constructive comments are most welcome!
Thank you:)

Monday, November 15, 2010

Birdy charm 2

This is a fast painting I did last week. I really like the chosen colours and its gesture!
Please excuse me....my hair actually drop on the illustration while I took picture of it....

Postcards from Monica again!

Lovely postcards from Monica
Monica's greeting to me:)


A trillion thank you to my dearest blogger friend Monica and you are so thoughtful and remember me always with all kinds of lovely things!
Though these are not expensive gifts but your friendly gesture had taken another level up....warmth my heart again and again!
I can feel the joy reading in the library too and I have been to the children book and lifestyle sections in my area for at least two times this year:)

Portugal is so beautiful and now with these postcards in hand, I start wondering and day dreaming away to Portugal......putting myself as a tourist and enjoying the best scenery there!
Ha...Ha...I am spoil...I am.....

I look forward for the next surprises you will prepare for me.
Fingers cross and counting down 10, 9, 8, 7,.....
Thank you again for your kindness Monica.

P/s: Please visit her lovely blog to discover her talent & venture in children art illustration as well as her fun discoveries in the library!

Birdy charm

Pinky birdy on reflective mirror surface
Close up of my pinky birdy!

I have ventured into making pom pom crafts for about a year plus. This is one of my earliest creations from last year. It's a case study piece......
From time to time, I am still developing some new characters. Finding ways to instill charm and unique qualities into each pieces!
Materials used: Felt, feather, beads, glue, thread, medium-sized jump ring and hand phone stripe!

Since I am busy with my teaching, study, other personal projects and practising Qi Kung, so this is all I can show at the moment for your enjoyment. Considering I am on semi stop blogging stage, the current mood I already in for months.......
Ooh, yeah thank you for your continuous support to Greener Pasturers my dear friends. My apology to you all, that I drop by not as often but I always cherish and remember you all in my heart and prayer. Yes, I have to mention this because I really care.....
Thank you for staying with me and have a great day ahead all celebrities out there:)

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Annie and her pet!

I get inspiration from my students' cat.
She always patiently wait at the kitchen doorway
for her meals. Sometimes, my students treat her
with some cookies....
Sexy stare!
I adore your beautiful golden eyes!
Work out!
Resting!
She is just so beautiful, soft and gentle,
I love to stroke her from her head to her back...then to her tail,
over and over again....

Characters' study!

Owl characters' study!
Cute character's study!

Did this months back, think I should share them with you since I haven't post any illustrations or doodles yet lately!

My trip to China

Hello everyone! I had a great trip to China. I want to go back there again for sure.
It was a 9 days 8 nights trip with my beloved sister and her family.
We were so fortunate to travel together for the second time after our Beijing trip.
All the places I had travelled to here in China are so distinctively beautiful and unique!
Wish that I will make another trip to Shanghai again.


Enjoy the photos and learn about these lovely places through my upcoming posts!

Food court at Hong Kong airport.
Wuzhen, Hangzhou, China.
Wuzhen, Hangzhou, China.
Shanghai, China
Nanjing Street, Shanghai, China.
Xin Tian Di Bar Street,
Shanghai, China.
 World Expo, Shanghai, China.
Wuzhen, Hangzhou, China.

Monday, November 8, 2010

4th Art Expo Malaysia 2010 V

Artworks by various artists.
I am in awe of the beauty & wonder of this stained glass installation!
 A glimpse of the thrilling splashes close up.......
Colourful and organic shape plate installation brought my full attention
for a prolong stay to take photo from different angles...
Another masterpieces crafted with love and care by the artist.
I heart the triangle piece!
Close up: I could feel my celebrative mood begin to tick here!
A wonderful and bold abstract piece: celebration of waves...
I instantly felt the love of my mother again when
seeing this beautiful "Mother & Child" piece!!!