I love flipping through kids board books, often to check out the different styles that illustrators use to bring a story to life. Sometime back, I came across the work of Anna Zatorska, an artist based in Warsaw, Poland. While she is not a book illustrator, I totally love her illustrative style. Her playful kid-friendly {Read More…}
Playeum, Singapore
During the school holidays, my daughter and I went to check out Playeum’s latest exhibit, ‘A World Full of Stories’. Playeum is a wonderful space in Singapore which organizes creative exhibits for children. I like how each installation is well planned, allowing kids to interact with art at their own pace. From glass painting, kinetic sand play, storytelling to imaginative play, kids have a whole lot {Read More…}
Scribolo, Singapore: Poster art
Looking to take back a cool souvenir of Singapore? The latest to hit the shelves is Scribolo’s giant colouring poster, which is sure to keep the kids busy for hours. This is the first product to be launched by the company which proposes to focus on paper goods for children. I meet the founder Nathalie {Read More…}
Arteastiq: Art over tea
This lovely space tucked away in the Mandarin Gallery, on Orchard Road in Singapore, is a welcome relief from the street’s shopping frenzy. I’m introducing you to Arteastiq, a cosy tea lounge that invites people to paint, while unwinding over a soothing cuppa. They call it ‘art jamming’ or social painting. I step in, one {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…}