Goldfishes are adorable. My brothers and I used to keep them as pets when we were kids. Do you know that goldfish can see more colours than humans, strange but true. They also have memories of up to 5 months.
This piece is part of a series of fighting fish. This fish is known as a Betta and is bred in Thailand.They are very beautiful and colourful but is known to be solitary. Putting 2 together in a tank will result in one death. Thus the name fighting fish.
This piece is part of a series of fighting fish. This fish is known as a Betta and is bred in Thailand.They are very beautiful and colourful but is known to be solitary. Putting 2 together in a tank will result in one death. Thus the name fighting fish.
This piece is part of a series of fighting fish. This fish is known as a Betta and is bred in Thailand.They are very beautiful and colourful but is known to be solitary. Putting 2 together in a tank will result in one death. Thus the name fighting fish.
This is Oreo. He was abandoned at my neighbourhood about 4 years ago. He has a super relaxed attitude and is chill with most things and people. In fact, his superstar personality has attracted quite a bit of fans in the neighbourhood. Not forgetting he is a handsome chap himself, with nice built and a sexy mole. He knows it and acts like the King here. All the other cats see him as the big bro, except for some male Gangsta cats who love to challenge him to a fight because of his large built. He got into serious injuries before because of this.
Strangely, both he and I are drawn to each other since we lay eyes on each other. He follows me up my apartment almost every night via the lift…yes, this fella knows how to take lifts. He will then stay overnight at my place, fullboard with bed, food and water. I must say he loves my Airbnb. 8 months ago, I decided to adopt him as my forever pet. Now he is living the best life ever. Thank God for this!
This is Blackie, the old dame on the block. She was a stray living in my neighbourhood. She is already 20 years old and going strong. Other than having some hearing problem and stiff joints, she is doing extremely well for a stray her age. She is recently being adopted by Animal Human Alliance (AHA) here, so that she can live out here golden years in peace and happiness. Thank God for this!
Medium: Prisma colour pencils on watercolour paper
Size: 20cm x 15 cm
This is Rupert, the corgi who stays a few doors from me. Every time I see him on walks with his owner, he will pull his leash and run towards me. He will then pounce and slobber all over me. Rupert is a very friendly little boy, always ready to play.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas board,
Size: 24cm x 24cm
This is Gandalf, the Grey. He is the new kid on the block. We decided to call him Gandalf, the grey wizard from Lord of the Rings, because of his grey fur. This little boy is only 8 months old when I first saw him. He is a boisterous, naughty and curious little boy. I later found out his name is Meowy and was abandoned in my estate. Good news is that he has recently been adopted and is in good hands. Thank God for that.
There is a sudden migration of kingfishers around where I stay. I wonder why they are here as there is no big body of water here. It is indeed a strange sighting around this area. nevertheless it is always nice to see new species around here.
Do you also know that Kingfishers are known to be sacred in Polynesia and Greece. In Polynesia they are known to be the controller of waves and have venerable powers over the sea. In Greece, they are called Halcyons.
The name halcyon itself comes from the Greek goddess, Alcyone who was married to Ceyx. According to legend the couple were happily married but made the mistake of calling each other Zeus and Hera, which angered the real god Zeus who in bad temper killed Ceyx by sinking his ship with a thunderbolt.
On hearing this, Alcyone, wrought with grief, threw herself into the sea and drowned. Out of compassion, however, the gods later changed them both into beautiful flashing blue halcyon birds named after her and recognised in the kingfisher’s scientific name of Alcedo, after Alcyone.
In present day Greece, Halcyon days means having calm and nice weather.
This is inspired by a little hummingbird I saw in the park. The hummingbird symbolizes joy, healing, good luck, messages from spirits, and other special qualities. I feel good vibes!
The bee-eaters are a group of non-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, containing three genera and twenty-seven species. Most species are found in Africa and Asia, with a few in southern Europe, Australia, and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies, and usually elongated central tail feathers. All have long down-turned bills and medium to long wings, which may be pointed or round. Male and female plumages are usually similar
The bee-eaters are a group of non-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, containing three genera and twenty-seven species. Most species are found in Africa and Asia, with a few in southern Europe, Australia, and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies, and usually elongated central tail feathers. All have long down-turned bills and medium to long wings, which may be pointed or round. Male and female plumages are usually similar
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board,
Size: 76cm x 110cm,
This is inspired by the pet birds at the coffeeshop near my house. The caged birds are perpetually surrounded by wild free sparrows, but the caged birds are oblivious to the fact that they are caged and have no freedom. Sounds like some of us, both the caged and uncaged, u think?
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board,
Size: 40cm x 30cm,
This is an imaginery image of my fat cat, Oreo, taking a stroll in the garden, taking in the sight and smell of the flower pastures. We should all take time out to smell the flowers and enjoy life.