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Oil on Canvas
64 x 89.5 cm
Price Range: $16,000 - $20,000
Yeo Hoe Koon
Oil on Canvas
101 x 123 cm
Price Range: $26,000 - $32,000
Chen Wen Hsi
Chinese Ink and Color on Paper
50 x 54cm
Price Range: SGD $42,000 - $50,000
Cheong Soo Pieng
Red Tone
61 x 91.5cm
Price Range: SGD $108,000 - $138,000
Cheong Soo Pieng
Abstract Landscape
50 x 61cm
Price Range: SGD $95,000 -$128,000
Fan Shao Hua
Chinese Ink and Colour on Paper
100 x 100cm
Price Range: SGD $9,800 - $14,800
Fan Shao Hua
Chinese Ink and Colour on Paper
100 x 100cm
Price Range: SGD $8,800 - $13,800
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Class schedules: Please click to refer for Dhoby Ghaut Studio & Chinatown Studio
Drawing & Sketching, Acrylic Painting,
Watercolour Painting, Oil Painting,
Urban Sketching, Manga Drawing
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Chinese Ink Painting, Chinese Calligraphy
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Are you interested in drawing a portrait of your favourite pet? Or curious on how to draw or paint a pet portrait? Trying to learn how to draw your pet portrait cuter? Come to Visual Arts Centre for our Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course to learn how to paint or draw your beloved pet!
Discover different ways of capturing the personality, character and unique features of animals and pets through six distinctive art mediums.
In this course, students will learn how the same animal subject can be interpreted very differently through Watercolour Painting, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Drawing & Sketching, Chinese Ink Painting, and Digital Art. Rather than simply copying a photograph, students will be encouraged to observe the animal’s form, expression, movement and character, then develop their own artistic interpretation.
Students may work from photographs of their own pets or choose from animal references provided during the course. Suitable for beginners as well as students who would like to develop their animal portraiture skills.
Throughout the course, students will learn that creating an animal portrait is more than reproducing a photograph. The same pet can be portrayed in many different ways, setting a different tone or vibe depending on the medium.
Through experimenting with all four mediums, students can discover which artistic approach best reflects their own style while developing a stronger understanding of observation, composition, form, colour, texture and artistic expression.
Bring along a favourite photograph of your pet and turn it into a meaningful, one-of-a-kind artwork! Once the class is finished, you can bring back the sketch or painting to display on your wall, turning the artwork into a fond memory!
Pet Photo & Oil Painting Artwork
By the end of the course, students will:
Pet Photo & Sketching Artwork
Build a strong foundation in animal drawing through observation, proportion and expressive mark-making.
Students will learn how to break down complex animal forms into simple shapes and structures before refining the face, body and distinctive characteristics of their chosen animal.
Explore line weight, hatching, cross-hatching and tonal shading to create volume and different fur textures. Students will also be encouraged to retain visible sketch marks and energetic lines, giving the finished work a more natural and expressive drawing quality.
Key techniques: Proportion • Basic animal structure • Contour drawing • Line quality • Hatching • Tonal values • Fur texture • Expressive sketching
Pet Photo & Watercolour Painting Artwork
Discover the fluid and spontaneous qualities of watercolour while creating a soft and expressive animal portrait.
Students will learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, colour washes, layering and colour blending. Explore how varying the amount of water and pigment can create soft fur, flowing edges and atmospheric backgrounds.
Rather than painting every strand of fur, students will learn to suggest texture through loose brushwork, colour bleeds and transparent layers, creating an artwork that feels light, fresh and painterly.
Key techniques: Water control • Colour mixing • Wet-on-wet • Layering • Soft and hard edges • Expressive washes • Fur textures
Pet Photo & Acrylic Painting Artwork
Explore the richness of acrylic & oil paints, and learn to transform an animal photograph into an expressive, painterly artwork.
Students will begin by establishing the animal’s main shapes, proportions and colour masses before developing light, shadow and form. Learn how visible brushstrokes and changes in colour temperature can suggest fur without having to reproduce every detail.
Students will also explore a more impressionistic approach, using confident brushwork, simplified shapes and expressive colour to give their animal portrait character and energy.
Key techniques: Colour mixing • Blocking-in • Light and shadow • Layering • Brushwork • Fur and texture • Painterly interpretation
Pet Photo & Chinese Ink Artwork
Discover how animals can be interpreted through the expressive language of Chinese brush and ink painting.
Instead of focusing on realistic details, students will learn to observe the animal’s most recognisable characteristics and simplify them into bold shapes, expressive brushstrokes and areas of negative space.
Explore different ink concentrations, from deep black strokes to delicate grey washes, and learn how changes in brush pressure, speed and moisture can suggest fur, movement and form.
Students will be encouraged to capture the spirit and personality of the animal with fewer, more confident strokes.
Key techniques: Chinese brush control • Ink concentration • Dry and wet brush • Bold strokes • Ink washes • Shape simplification • Negative space • Expressive composition
Pet Photo & Ditgital Artwork
Explore the creative possibilities of digital drawing and painting while transforming an animal or pet photograph into a colourful and expressive digital artwork.
Students will learn how to begin with a digital sketch, establish the animal’s proportions and key features, and gradually develop the artwork using layers, brushes, colours, light and shading. Explore how different digital brushes can be used to suggest fur, feathers, markings and other textures
Students will also learn to simplify photographic references into clear shapes and colour areas, using stylised brushwork and expressive colour choices to capture the personality and character of their pet. Through digital tools, students can easily experiment with composition, backgrounds, colours and different artistic approaches while developing their own illustration style.
Key techniques: Digital sketching • Layers • Brush selection • Colour blocking • Colour blending • Light & shadow • Fur & texture brushes • Background composition • Stylisation • Digital painting techniques
Students Creating Animal Artworks
Address:
10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore (238469)
Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!
Address:
20B Mosque Street, Singapore (059500)
*2 minutes walk from Chinatown MRT Station Exit A
Take a left turn upon exiting the Chinatown MRT Station Exit A (Pagoda Street). Turn right to go to Mosque Street. Finally, walk towards 20B, we’re on the 3rd floor of the shophouse.
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design
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*to be enquired
The art courses are available at both our Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio and Chinatown Art Studio, please choose your preferred location.
Certificate of completion will be provided for 96 sessions Art Course or 48 sessions & 10 sessions one-to-one Private Lesson.
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Embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant world of digital art! Our Foundation in Digital Art workshop invites budding creatives aged nine and above to unleash their imagination and hone their artistic skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. From mastering basic digital tools to crafting mesmerizing digital masterpieces, children will explore a spectrum of techniques guided by seasoned mentors. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, participants will discover the endless possibilities of digital expression while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an exhilarating adventure where young artists transform ideas into stunning visual realities, igniting a passion for digital art
In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.
Terms & Conditions – Neon Glow Art Jamming & Colour Blast Party (Saturday Sessions Only)
Terms & Conditions For All Course/Workshop(s) at Visual Arts Centre (VAC):