These are works done mainly using Samsung Galaxy Note and posted on Instagram. Do follow me on Instagram if you like drawings like these - http://web.stagram.com/tag/mindflyer/?vm=grid
You can view more work at: http://www.mindflyer.com / https://www.facebook.com/mindflyer.xiaofeiren
Newspaper ad illustration for Singapore Repertory Theatre and StarHub’s “Art Hub It” program. Thanks to the wonderful team at DDB for commissioning me to work on this.
I love to draw surrealistic, colourful and intricate fantasy scenes and this collab project was just perfect and very fun. I have to pull myself away and stop adding details due to the tight dateline if not I can keep on drawing! 
Intitial sketches were done using paper, iPad and cleaned up in Photoshop. Final artwork was created using Photoshop.
stage 01 – 2 ideas were proposed.
stage 02 – Selected idea was refined and more ideas added to ensure drawing looks suitably intricate.
stage03 – Final drawing completed in Photoshop. Would love to draw the final lines using a proper dip pen but dateline was too short.
You can view more work at: http://www.mindflyer.com / https://www.facebook.com/mindflyer.xiaofeiren / http://web.stagram.com/tag/mindflyer/?vm=grid
Some illustrations I did for Starhub for their Chinese New Year red packets and in store materials. (Thanks to Flee for the referral)
See more of his work here: http://www.dominiquefam.com ( added by admin )
Written by: Yixian Quek
Illustrations by: Grace Duan Ying – http://dygrace.carbonmade.com/
Design by: Sharon Tan
This project shed light on issues children generically face within their fantasies which in turn reflect problems in their life. I feel that children often engage in escapism. Helping illustrate this made me recall childhood memories and better understand what I felt at that point of my life. Illustrating and drawing is the way I express myself even in my free time. Working with the writer was a privilege because I could connect with her work. My best work always comes from circumstances I can connect with.
Recently I was commissioned to do a 3D art street mural for BAPE x Transformers collaboration so I thought I shall share some of my thought process and WIPs. The main concern for doing anamorphic perspective is basically the calculation. Having said that, I went down to the spot (Mandarin Gallery) and measured the size of the actual installation and how would the actual would look like.
Marking the spots and four corners.
Since it’s meant to be interactive, the proportion of a human figure has to be in sync with the illustrations. You can actually see some markings to indicate spots for posing shots. You can see from the next pic, my two lovely assistants, standing on those spots.
Marking the "posing" positions. Thanks, my lovely assistants for the day.
Ok moving on. I knew I had to create an illustration with a depth of feel. Did some research online and decided to go for the cityscape / looking down sort of thing. The following image is the final proposal, an important step: to assure the clients it’s gonna work. : )
Selling the idea.
Ok once the idea was approved. Time to get cracking. I came out with the lines and work closely with Studio Hive for the colors. The images are pretty self explanatory.
Black n White Lines
Flat Colors
More shading, the robots are pretty much there.
FA. Adding the FX and details.
Then, its off to the printers! Here’s the setup and final installation pics!
Pros @ work.
Must do swee swee.
And its a wrap!
Like to thank the Kwang Sia team for the support and chance to work with BAPE and Hasbro. Bucket list checked!The art installation will be @ Mandarin Gallery till 7 Nov. Hope you guys will find time and think of some interesting poses. If you have pics you like to share do email me @ benqwek@gmail.com. You can instagram as well just #benqwek #bape #bapesg. Hope y’all digg!
Hi EVERYONE!! We are celebrating our National Day early with more DRAWING!!
Come draw with us, enjoy our good vibes and also the good music of MAAD Sounds!!
Try something new, new colours, new pen , new brush- Have fun and make crazy colourful art at PORTRAITS AFTER DARK people with the OIC crew! Let’s make it fun bring a friend/ soul mate/ family member/ pets and share this edition of “PORTRAITS AFTER DARK” with us! This is where you can meet the most interesting illustrators in Singapore and get your portraits drawn on a Friday night!
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Registration for ARTIST – Register here! ( Click Link )
Are you an Artist / Illustrator or Doodler!? Come draw with us! Polish your drawing skills & catch up with your OIC buddies at the same time. Everyone gets 20 minutes to draw the “patron/ sitter” at the same time. You get $10 for each drawing sold . Make it PLAYFUL and COLOURFUL, all skill levels welcomed. OIC Portrait Day is about artists having fun and experimenting with new ways to capture an interesting image and making new friends.?You don’t have to be an OIC member to take part but you have to register and please read the FAQ. Come and draw, make friends and spread good drawing vibes.
Artists Registration is S$10/- each
Posting your work for view & sale (compulsory ) is a sign of appreciation to the patron/sitter/ poser .
Registration for SITTERS/ POSERS:
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Posing is FREE, each artwork is S$10 available for purchase- all proceeds goes to the artists.
Poster illustration contributed by our Portrait After Dark participant - Cheryl Kook ( See more of her work here: http://cheradical.blogspot.com )
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Our backlog of photos from 2 events in May/June.
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The live wedding proposal session!
OIC at Brandon and Shiao-yin’s wedding ( end May )
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Hi EVERYONE!! We are BACK for more DRAWING!!
Its a Friday the 13th and its also MAAD’s 6th Anniversary and MAAD Sounds 1st Anniversary!!
Try a new technique, new colours, new pen , new brush- Have fun and make crazy colourful art at PORTRAITS AFTER DARK people with the OIC crew! Let’s make it fun bring a friend/ soul mate/ family member/ pets and share this edition of “PORTRAITS AFTER DARK” with us! This is where you can meet the most interesting illustrators in Singapore and get your portraits drawn on a Friday night!
Twit and spread the word- @oicsingapore PORTRAITS AFTER DARK – http://bit.ly/oicdark11
Registration for ARTIST – Register here! ( Click Link )
Are you an Artist / Illustrator or Doodler!? Come draw with us! Polish your drawing skills & catch up with your OIC buddies at the same time. Everyone gets 20 minutes to draw the “patron/ sitter” at the same time. You get $10 for each drawing sold . Make it PLAYFUL and COLOURFUL, all skill levels welcomed. OIC Portrait Day is about artists having fun and experimenting with new ways to capture an interesting image and making new friends.?You don’t have to be an OIC member to take part but you have to register and please read the FAQ. Come and draw, make friends and spread good drawing vibes.
Artists Registration is S$10/- each
Posting your work for view & sale (compulsory ) is a sign of appreciation to the patron/sitter/ poser .
Registration for SITTERS/ POSERS:
You want your Portraits drawn? Pose for us!! We will love to draw YOU!! Register here: http://bit.ly/xV5NrL
Posing is FREE, each artwork is S$10 available for purchase- all proceeds goes to the artists.
Poster illustration contributed by our Portrait After Dark participant – Teresa Lim ( See more of her work here: http://cargocollective.com/teeteeheehee )
Hi Drawers and serial doodlers- come sign up and join us for another crazy drawing session!
We want to get to know YOU! Bring your best drawing of the month- the one you feel is your current favorite and be ready to make new friends.
Try a new technique, new colours, new pen , new brush- Have fun and make crazy colourful art at PORTRAITS AFTER DARK people with the OIC crew! Let’s make it fun bring a friend/ soul mate/ family member/ pets and share this edition of “PORTRAITS AFTER DARK” with us! This is where you can meet the most interesting illustrators in Singapore and get your portraits drawn on a Friday night!
Twit and spread the word- @oicsingapore PORTRAITS AFTER DARK – http://bit.ly/oicdark10
Registration for ARTIST – Register here! ( Click Link )
Are you an Artist / Illustrator or Doodler!? Come draw with us! Polish your drawing skills & catch up with your OIC buddies at the same time. Everyone gets 20 minutes to draw the “patron/ sitter” at the same time. You get $10 for each drawing sold . Make it PLAYFUL and COLOURFUL, all skill levels welcomed. OIC Portrait Day is about artists having fun and experimenting with new ways to capture an interesting image and making new friends.?You don’t have to be an OIC member to take part but you have to register and please read the FAQ. Come and draw, make friends and spread good drawing vibes.
Artists Registration is S$10/- each
Posting your work for view & sale (compulsory ) is a sign of appreciation to the patron/sitter/ poser .
Registration for SITTERS/ POSERS:
You want your Portraits drawn? Pose for us!! We will love to draw YOU!! Register here: http://bit.ly/xV5NrL
Posing is FREE, each artwork is S$10 available for purchase- all proceeds goes to the artists.
Poster illustration contributed by Janet Chui ( See more of her work here: http://www.janetchui.net/ )
