Thomas Ang is no celebrity photographer. However, he has done some decent wedding photography for his clients in Singapore. I met with him this week, in his rather eclectic studio, where he shares some interesting shots he has captured through his lens. He goes by the name Peeping Thom Photography, and has been pursuing this as {Read More…}
Papypress, Singapore: Paper delights
Hello folks!! After my visit to Yao Yu’s letterpress studio earlier this week, I was intrigued to know more. So I decided to make a trip to a printing press, this time a more commercial one, which does tasteful letterpress printing of wedding cards. The brand Papypress, run by the family that owns Precision printing, {Read More…}
Typesettingsg: Old-fashioned type studio
I’m a huge fan of interesting typefaces. A good typeface can change the character of any design. Today, typefaces are dime a dozen, given the ease with which they can be created, using design software. Back in the day, it was really not as simple, with typefaces being created using wood and metal. So, today, {Read More…}
Samantha Dorri: up close and personal {$150 giveaway}
Personalized gifts are fairly common to celebrate the arrival of a baby. Here’s a lady in Singapore, Samantha Dorri, whose brand, Sammyeve, does some lovely personalized wall art for a little one’s nursery. I get to meet her for a brief chat, a couple of weekends ago in Singapore. I realize her personality somewhat reflects in her work. {Read More…}
$50 giveaway: Kala Pata Gifts, Singapore
Singapore is all about imported goods. You can possibly find every brand from around the world in this city. But when you wish to take memorabilia back from the city that is ‘truly local’, the options seem somewhat limited. This convinced Amreen Rahman to launch the gift brand Kala Pata, allowing visitors to take a {Read More…}
A Minty Affair
The lovely mint green is in vogue this season. This frosty hue, a mix of blue and green gives off a cool vibe. Here are a few products that have caught my eye this season. 1. These straws in mint green by When It Rains Paper Company, is the perfect accessory for a cool summer drink. {Read More…}
Watercolour artist: Prashant Miranda
Watercolour artist, Prashant Miranda has his way with kids. This is evident not only in the books he has illustrated, but also the way he joyously interacts with them. I was lucky to have caught him last weekend in Bangalore, while he was conducting an art workshop for little children. I say lucky because Miranda {Read More…}
Talented Illustrator: Marta Altes
Hello folks, I love beautifully illustrated books. Now here’s a Spanish artist Marta Altes, based in London, who does some lovely illustrations. You will fall in love with her colorful books My Grandpa and I am an Artist. Here’s a short tete-a-tete with her, and some snippets from her books. What inspires your illustrations? Everyday {Read More…}
Clay Art
On a trip to a mall in Singapore last weekend, I spotted a demure artist at work. I stopped by to check out his work, and saw him delicately using “polymer clay” to design some lovely figurines. Give him a photograph of yours, and he’ll design one to look just like you. He charges $S160 {Read More…}
Magical photos
I love taking photographs. And with my infant, I’ve been seeking every opportune moment to capture smiles, funny faces, and other memorable things she does. Now, here’s a talented lady who loves taking photographs when her baby is sleeping. You may wonder why that is interesting? Well, you might change your mind when you see {Read More…}