In-person Art Classes have been resumed in 2021

Great news! In 2021, we have resumed our ongoing art sessions with in-person classes. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, we offer drawing and painting lessons tailored to your skill level.

To explore the available classes and find the one that suits you best, simply visit our website at www.pabha.com/artclass.htm. There, you will find detailed information about the classes, schedules, and registration process.

Please note that the safety and well-being of our participants are of utmost importance to us. As such, we kindly ask all participants to wear masks throughout the sessions, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for everyone involved.

To maintain a conducive learning atmosphere and ensure personalized attention, each session is limited to a maximum of four people. This allows for a more interactive and focused experience, enabling us to cater to individual needs and foster artistic growth.

To secure your spot in our art sessions, you can send a private message to me directly or conveniently register online. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and embark on an artistic journey with like-minded individuals.

We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your artistic development in our upcoming classes. Let's explore the world of art together!

Learning how to draw and paint

Discover the incredible benefits of learning how to draw, observe, and capture what we see. The world around us offers a plethora of captivating subjects, perfect for beginners to explore and depict through drawing and painting. Once you grasp the art of observation and representation, a world of possibilities awaits as you delve into different techniques and mediums. Embrace your imagination and let your intuition guide you on a truly remarkable artistic journey.

The key lies in your willingness to learn and take action in your artistic pursuits. With regular and consistent practice, your artwork will undoubtedly flourish, whether it takes the form of representational or non-representational art.

Learning sketching and painting is not only enjoyable but also immensely valuable. The journey of continuous learning and practice holds endless fascination and rewards. Join me at my art studio in Tampines, Singapore, where I offer art lessons tailored for beginners and those with some prior experience. Whether you’re available on weekdays or weekends, there are slots available to accommodate your schedule.

Throughout your artistic journey, I’ll be there to provide guidance and support, nurturing your self-confidence and helping you achieve a profound sense of accomplishment. Art will become a source of joy and inspiration, enriching your life in countless ways.

Embark on this fulfilling creative adventure and unlock the boundless potential within you. Embrace the transformative power of art, and you’ll develop a deep appreciation for its presence in every aspect of life.

Learn drawing and painting from artist in Singapore

I have had the privilege of guiding numerous participants in their artistic journeys, accompanying them from their early stages as beginners to their development as experienced artists. I am thrilled to announce that Participants Works Gallery 20 is now complete, showcasing an array of impressive works created by these talented individuals. To continue the celebration of their accomplishments, I have recently launched a new web page titled "Participants Works Gallery 21," which can be accessed at http://pabha.com/ParticipantsWorks21. The inaugural piece on this page is a remarkable creation by Janivfer Lim. Janivfer embarked on her artistic journey by learning the fundamentals of drawing, followed by painting lessons. As she gained confidence and skill, she explored various subjects such as still life and landscapes, ultimately venturing into her own unique creations. Witnessing Janivfer's artistic progress and transformation has been truly inspiring. In addition to Janivfer's works, I invite you to explore the vast collection of artworks by other participants at http://pabha.com/ParticipantsWorks20, as well as the previous galleries numbered from 1 to 21. Each gallery offers a captivating glimpse into the diverse talents and creative journeys of these remarkable individuals. This is her first drawing with me:

Painting

Sharing with you my painting below and hope you enjoy my works.

Also, a year-end reminder: schedule for 2014 art classes (art lessons) for all are done. We have Saturday morning and afternoon sessions, Sunday sessions and weekday sessions for small group sessions, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for One-on-one sessions. For more information, please visit the website.

Also, for those who like to know more about the Singapore Biennale 2013, do remember to visit the Singapore Biennale before the closing date on 14 Feb 2014.

Landscape 4 Blues & 1 Red.

Painting by Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. Using 4 blues and 1 red for this painting. Showing participants that one can use blue and red to make a painting. Useful to practise mixing color and to know the colors better. If you like to learn painting from me in Singapore, please visit my painting lessons and art classes website: http://pabha.com/ArtClass

Drawing and Painting Lessons Available

Drawing by Alicia Png (age 12). I am happy to help some children, whom their parents send to me for direct observation drawing and painting lessons. They understand the importance of the direct observation method and basic skills in representational art for children. In the children's art classes, they learn and build confidence in their basic drawing and painting skills. With these basic skills, they can do paintings of imagination and creative expression better in the later stage. If you are interested in sending your kids to me to learn art, or you like to learn drawing and painting either from direct observation or imagination yourself, please visit my website and you can register online there.

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Prabhakara Jimmy Quek’s official website is www.pabha.com

Art Classes / Oil painting lessons. Singapore.

Oil painting lessons on Friday morning session (10am-12nn) is now available for booking. For beginners and for improvers. You will learn basic skills of painting and learn to mix your colours. You will be guided on techniques to achieve various visual effects to complete still-life painting. Furthermore, you will finally enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your original oil painting on canvas either from your observation, experiences, feelings, ideas, dreams, or imagination, or your own photos and visual references. Oil painting lessons on the following dates are now open for booking. More information and online registration at http://pabha.com/artclass.htm

Painting Lessons

We offer Art Classes in Singapore. There are acrylic painting and sketching/drawing lessons available for beginners as well as for those who wish to improve his/her painting skills and techniques. Weekly painting sessions at the artist's home studio. Each session is limited to 6 people. Each person progresses at his own level. Anyone who is interested in learning acrylic painting (at all levels) or drawing could join anytime as long as there is a vacancy in any of the sessions.

Courses available: acrylic painting for beginners, sketching and drawing lessons, One to one or in a small group. More information and registration form at http://www.pabha.com/artclass.htm

Course No. 1: Basic Acrylic Painting.

Course No. 2: Acrylic Painting for Improver. Course No. 3: Painting with the Artist and Course 4: Basic Sketch / Drawing Lessons.

Small group and One-on-one private painting lessons are available. Please visit the Art Class /Painting Lessons website for up-to-date information and registration forms.

Above painting: Waterfall and Rocks by Singapore artist Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. Acrylic on canvas. 14 x 24 inches.

Recent Paintings

We require direct experience with nature when we work out painting from memory and imagination. We also require good experience in art and skill in executing the painting that we have in our mind, and we shall strive to give full expression to our inner experiences and intentions.

Bowl and Fan

I share with you a watercolor painting that I have completed recently.

You may know that a sound background in direct observation and representational painting is always useful to achieve a reasonable standard of skill in one’s chosen medium.

Many objects around us would be the best subjects for beginners for drawing or painting. Once you have learned how to see and how to record the objects on the surface, you can then experiment with different techniques and mediums, and you can go even further to explore the world of imagination and work with intuition.

Watercolour painting by Joanne

I am happy to share with you three watercolor paintings by Joanne Tan. Joanne is a beginner at watercolor painting. These are the results of her first three lessons with me recently.

Participant’s work

I will share with you some artworks by Marc Coulaud. Marc started basic drawing lessons with me, and then he continued with painting lessons. Marc is from France and works in an international corporation in Singapore. We became friends. I am happy to see that he progresses satisfactorily in his art journey.

For information about art classes and painting lessons, please here.

Acrylic painting

I like to use acrylic paints because I can work very boldly with the paints for expressive paintings, or I could choose to work with detailed and subtle representations if I wish. Below are four paintings to show you what I mean by that. Feedback is welcome.

Great Rejoice 2011 Acrylic on canvas 48 x 40 inches

Song of Phenomenon 2010 Acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 inches

Eggplant 2010 Acrylic on canvas 6 x 6 inches

Mandarin Orange 2011 Acrylic on canvas 9 x 7 inches

Sketching/ Drawing and Acrylic painting for beginners and improvers are available in Singapore. More information here.

Bodhi Tree, Bodhi Leaves.

New Painting.

Bodhi Tree. 2012. Acrylic on canvas panel. By Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.