Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Dedication and Thanks

I begin with my deepest gratitude to the One and Only for blessing me with a little knowledge in art, painting in particular. This has been a precious gift by the Greatest Artist of all, the Creator.

Before I got seriously involved in painting I was simply an ordinary art admirer. I was one of the many people who bought artwork just to fill up the empty spaces on the wall. Gradually, I became more selective in my choice. I tend to be more fascinated to those that are “connected” to me. This craze had prompted me to explore art not just by procuring but by involving. I started painting as a hobby. I’d feel satisfied just to see my work on the wall or to share the displays with friends and family members. Since I have stopped being an employee, I have more time to seriously devote in my new found obsession. I wouldn’t have come this far if not for the encouragement and support from those dearest to me.

Many have contributed.

I would like to express my unending thanks to my dear husband for all his full support and time. I’m also thankful to my dearest children, Aan, Azie, Iz and Chaah (nicknames) for their patience and help. They are my photographers, part-time web operators, friends, critics and mentors. As for replenishment and resources, my hubby is always there to lend a hand.

In their free time, they’d help me do the countless house chores, as I am also a fulltime housewife. They are my beacons in the storm, guiding me and keeping me on track, no matter how unpleasant the situation may be, at times. My stubbornness, hard work and energy spent have been so worthwhile. Love you all.

Not to forget our ever willing web-developer-cum-webmaster, Redza (a dear friend), for his tremendous effort, time and patience in meeting my requests and temperament. I appreciate that, bro’.

I owe a great deal to the biggest community and library on the planet, the “Internet”, for its vast knowledge and information.

Also on my list are my supportive kin and pals: my beloved mother; my youngest brother, Ucu (nickname), for his invaluable contributions; and the rest of the family; my friends and friends among friends of my children; and last but none the least, my valued art appreciators.

It is your encouragement and appreciation that keep me going. YOU have helped me increase my acquaintance, made me happier and more satisfied, among other things.

For the love of art, I keep telling myself to do the best and succeed in my endeavour. I surrender all to God, Bounteous, Omniscient.

THANK YOU...

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Exhibition




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My family and I invited some close friends to our house, on 11th March 2006, to share some of the paintings and artworks.

We exhibited the paintings all around in the living hall of the house. We also made some souvenir, such as decorative keychains for schoolbags, wooden keychains that were also hand-made by me with helped from my husband and some hand-painted wooden combs and mirrors.

One of my sons, Aan was the one who painted the combs and mirrors with theme of "Safari". Examples, he has given names like tiger stripes, bird's feathers and so on.

I also painted some life forms on pebbles. Besides displaying them as decoration, those pebbles can also be used as "paper weight". I managed to sell all 8 pieces. I also named them as Red Panda, Sleeping deer, Mouse, Badger, Pangolin, Sleeping lion, Tiger and Tiger Head. Unfortunately i could not show them here, because we have forgotten to take pictures of them.

We managed to sell 5 pieces of the artworks, during the so called exhibition.

1. Serenity (painted by my husband) was bought by Cik Mimie.
1. Pitcher Plant (painted by my husband also) was bought by Encik Jefry
3. A glass bowl of apples, (painted by me) was bought by Puan Inner
4. Poppy field in the morning sky was bought by Puan Zarina
5. Bunga Kuning was bought by Encik Hatta

Few days after the private "exhibition", another 2 pieces were bought by Puan Jenny Chuah(our friend) who was absent on the event. The paintings were named as "Shell I" and "Shell II". Then came Encik Rosli (our friend), he was interested for the "Pastor Jack".

It was a successful "exhibition", we thought. I was glad so did my husband and children. A great amount of gratitude is due to my friends who are among the art lovers and who have decided to collect and owned some of our artworks.

Since then, I was encouraged to further displaying to the outsiders my artworks. 



Hand-painted combs