white clouds and pink skies

2010-06-01T00:56:00.000+08:00

manda has moved to:

mandaillustrates.blogspot.com

: )

2008-01-17T12:42:00.001+08:00

Random stuff for work. This one is for AXIOO computers.
its for their launch, and i had to personally illustrate the celebrities gracing the event.
posted are just the ones i like the best,
top to bottom is supposed to beatrice chia (but i drew it for someone else actt, they took this adaption instead.. : P)
constance song,
May/choy (can't tell the diff)
and teo yan yan.
later!

2008-01-02T18:53:00.001+08:00

2007-12-19T16:50:00.002+08:00

Late postings...

work ive done over the post month.
not fantastic at all and its for work.. i really wish i cld try to explore more.

2007-12-19T16:36:00.001+08:00

Got Character?

Did some live painting for Got Character event at Yolk studios.
Lotsa booze and fun! Together with my partner in crime, Sheryo : D

2007-12-19T13:05:00.001+08:00

2007-12-05T12:47:00.001+08:00

backdrop wall mural for a print ad.
will let u guys see when its out.
thanks to Flee and Michele from blow : D
and also to Daryl the thief who helped me out!
if not i would be able to finish.

i had fun!

2007-11-20T12:43:00.002+08:00

DJ MANDA PANDA SCRATCHES!
this one's for my submission to the Got Character? Competition.
it made it to the finalists section so do vote for me!
log on to www.gotcharacter.sg and find for my panda in the finalists.
thank u all!

2007-10-30T13:23:00.001+08:00

*manda participated once again for [in]parties,
with the theme of [in]cubus being the highlight.
This one is called Rape Me.

2007-10-19T13:16:00.001+08:00

some new stuff. rock on.

2007-10-08T18:50:00.002+08:00

*manda is featured in omy.sg!
thanks to layming, and love to my partner daryl.

2007-10-05T14:46:00.002+08:00

colour splash.

another one from work. inspired by shomurase.

2007-10-05T14:13:00.001+08:00

Ink

Started work not too long ago and this is one of my first few illustrations.
really leaning towards vector now.

2007-10-02T14:14:00.002+08:00

Plug it in Baby

Plug It In Baby, 420cm x 594cm, Illustrator.

Done specially for [in]parties, in conjunction with the [in]famy party.
Held at Hideout Bar, 28th Sept.
Print retails at $200, if interested pls email me at
mandalovespandas@gmail.com
or contact Hideout Bar!

2007-10-02T14:11:00.001+08:00

Interview with YOUTH.SG

Manda was invited for an interview with youth.sg.
Much thanks to the people at Noise Singapore!

2007-10-01T02:26:00.001+08:00

Interview with Sunday Times: Home, 22nd Sept 2007

Manda was on Sunday Times: Home! with Freaky Z and Sheikster.
Thks to those at Noise esp to Yani : D

2007-07-24T17:09:00.001+08:00

Finally, some new work..
The Profile of Manda

this one i did through sudden inspiration.
i like the colours i used, and considering im quite a rookie with rendering i think i did a nice job with this one, even though its just the face.
yum yum.

2007-07-24T17:06:00.001+08:00

Manda was at MAAD Market!

2007-06-08T01:33:00.001+08:00

an attempt to full digital colour a sketch i did at work..
dont think it came out so well but i tried.

2007-05-24T09:51:00.001+08:00

xtra xtra!

*manda's panda appeared in Straits Times Sunday Life! along with other artists : )

2007-05-21T16:52:00.001+08:00

brooch series 1, "the beat."
handcrafted pierced 925 silver with agate.

a series i especially like alot that i did a while back in school to share with u all. and although im not much of a metalsmith i was glad to combine my a little bit of illustration into my pieces. photos courtesy of daryl the thief : )

2007-05-21T16:46:00.002+08:00

something random yet again
perhaps a personification to make my work relative to the music i listen to.
hmmmm

2007-05-21T16:19:00.001+08:00

MARINA SQUARE Groove Nation!

overdue post! check me and my pandas out at Groove Nation@Marina Square!
love to Sneaky, WDB, KGB and Angee's bunch!

2007-04-23T18:15:00.001+08:00

The Brightest Firefly

"I just know that she warms my heart
and knows what all of my imperfections are
She says that I am the brightest little firefly in her jar"

-Brightest by Copeland

this one is for daryl, with much love.

2007-04-17T01:08:00.002+08:00

Featured Noise Artist for GameAxis April Issue!
thanks to Aarom from Gameaxis and Cindy from Noise!

2007-04-17T01:04:00.001+08:00

SQUARE PANDA and Two Twitters

spent an entire night sewing this, BY HAND!
lord i will never touch another needle the next 6 months.
this ones for MAAD! much love to the family.

2007-03-25T20:44:00.001+08:00

10 min sketches together with Organisation of Illustrators Council (thats a freaking long name)
cant wait to do it again.

2007-02-27T16:03:00.002+08:00

she likes dirt
dirt dont hurt, too much.

she sees me,
at eighteen

baby in green
she likes the way i sing
to... her.

- Agnes Gooch

2007-02-26T23:48:00.001+08:00

this is a 3 hour whack.

"the darkness is me
it isnt me
is it?

it tugs at my soul
yearning
the chaos is a mass
but somehow it soothes me."

2007-02-26T23:41:00.001+08:00

DA BOMB

this was supposed to be posted long long long ago!
went bombing with WhiteDogBobby, Sneaky, and friends!
panda love.

2007-02-23T00:31:00.001+08:00

this was from a reference picture, and what was supposed to be help
turned into a practice session for painting in photoshop!
had loadsa fun on this one...

2007-02-22T19:32:00.001+08:00

beneath my body flowers bloom
painfully reaching out, raw and naked
i'm fading away
but the fireflies tell me it'll be okay

another lovely passing day...

2007-02-22T17:03:00.001+08:00

OKAY.

so i havent been blogging yes? tell me *manda whats been happening the past month?
or since like yonks ago more like..

*manda and d.c aka snatchthieves went on a bottle painting spree for a wedding project with fleecircus!
lotsa fun and tired backs, and every body had a personality! 90% of the bottles found a home as a result after the wedding... : D
photos courtesy of flee.

*manda participated in Moleskines traveling exhibition,
"My Favourite Moleskine"
the exhibition was at PageOne at Vivocity, and its over,
but thought i'd like to share with u guys.

and *manda was one of the featured artist in Noise Sg. did i mention that?
this was yonks ago! but had lots of fun.
hope theres more to come after this...

2007-01-19T00:49:00.001+08:00

*manda's in F.lag mag!

ok this was some time back, but i only managed to lay my hands on a copy only now on the ever popular mag, plus busy schedule and all. phew. thanks to debbie kate and daniel for letting me contribute, it was fun!

2007-01-10T03:52:00.001+08:00

some peeks at the sketches *manda drew during dreary days at work.

who doesnt love girls?

lingerie

panda orgy

oh goody!

i heart the strokes

victorian

more to come from these sketches.. my own wearable art. just watch this space.

2007-01-09T15:02:00.001+08:00

Illustrations *manda did for DejaVu Vintage.com, kudos to Kelly : ) hail the vintage revival!

simple clean linework for the site. a very much different style from what i normally do.

this was initial sketches.

have a nice day everyone!

2006-11-17T12:11:00.001+08:00

flyer for dubwise. Happening 18th Nov at Coccolatte, featuring Castro, Kable and Wayne Thunder from the Suns : )

2006-10-19T14:22:00.001+08:00

Just for stabilo.
Got free markers to play around with and a plain board.
this ones for a tunnel exhibition theyre gnna have!
check it out alright.

2006-10-11T17:27:00.001+08:00

BABO!

The Boy got me this! and im really happy!
I really like David Horvath and his uglydolls, check him out at www.davidhorvath.com
SO CUTE LA!
i'm a very happy *manda!
I love my sneeki!
oh and we have new stuff up, check out www.snatchthieves.blogspot.com

2006-10-11T17:24:00.001+08:00

DUBWISE @ COCCOLATTE, 20TH OCT

trying a different style with this one.
support Dubwise, a monthly reggae dub night at Coccolatte!
email them to get in free : )

2006-10-11T17:20:00.001+08:00

Viva La Panda

haha something graphic this time!
really bad with the comp.
but worth a try,
i did this in an hour so i'm really proud of myself, considering im an amateur graphic artist.
*smug*
This was for the new Carhatt store coming up.
viva la manda!

2006-10-11T17:03:00.001+08:00

some random sketches i did : ) trying to work with colour pencil more.
many more to come.. been so lazy to update la!
so quiet... this place...

2006-09-21T01:18:00.001+08:00

Eeshaun and Whitedogbobby draw *manda at MAAD!

weee eee eeee i look so nice!
check them out at www.eeeshaun.com and www.whitedogbobby.com

2006-09-21T00:54:00.001+08:00

you and me.

well the panda's been abit quiet of late.. i suppose cos theres alot of things in her mind
and so her only inspiration is subjective to random thoughts in her brain
resulting in random drawings of such
like this one on the train..

2006-09-10T01:58:00.001+08:00

some quick paintings i did for class a few years back
oh the memories

2006-09-01T16:20:00.001+08:00

*manda x OBC
see obc's work plus other collaborations here!
much love!

2006-08-27T03:03:00.001+08:00

www.snatchthieves.blogspot.com

2006-08-27T02:59:00.001+08:00

another one of manda's randoms. check out www.snatchthieves.blogspot.com

2006-08-27T02:50:00.001+08:00

some random work. alot of random work coming. wait and see!

2006-08-17T02:28:00.001+08:00

random sketch for my one and only!
oh the things u do when ur in love
: D
ok guys u can stop gagging now.

2006-08-16T02:42:00.001+08:00

Stickin' with Nna

sticker collab with Nna at Haji lane. Love doing spontaneous work with her!
we were thinking of getting other artists the join in and forn one massive one, what say u guys?
www.nnasty.blogspot.com

2006-08-16T00:53:00.001+08:00

*manda was at PAUSE session 1 at Ministry of Sound!
lotsa drinks and good friends!
love!

2006-08-14T01:08:00.001+08:00

me painting : D

halfway there!

along wiht my partner in crime - see the links!

a completed closeup shot

with la la las.

another completed painting of my girl and pandas alongside Nna ( i love her!)

Illustromaniac, zero and cryptic

Geeksigners Mr B and Antz with Nna

the snatchthieves whispering a secret with me and whitedog. carry on looking to see who on the other side..

here. with KGB

and keep it like a secret : )

what a fulfilling day! thanks to the people at MAAD and reddot!
plus all the other srtists that came down : D

2006-08-10T16:44:00.001+08:00

*manda will be painting on Sunday, 13 Aug, at the Red dot Museum Courtyard. Do Drop by and give your support : D

2006-08-10T16:40:00.001+08:00

*manda was invited to contribute some work for PAUSE Session 1

2006-08-09T04:09:00.001+08:00

trust me to come up with some emo stuff. ha

2006-08-08T00:43:00.001+08:00

self portrait

2006-07-28T15:18:00.001+08:00

just one of those days.

2006-07-27T02:40:00.001+08:00

some photos i didnt put up for some time.. : ) just to share with u guys!

okay so this was the night before onedotzero. did last min merchandise and i hardly slept. can u spot the canvases and the journal on my very messy table?

this was for my darling sneeki. this is an interpretation of how it'd be like when we are stumped for ideas, but usually we'd go for a smoke on normal days.

painting is so fun! gonna paint more more more soon!

2006-07-20T03:30:00.001+08:00

Night out with Antz, MrB, Sheryo, sneeki and snatchthieves!

i love sticky sticky!

first throwup! isnt fantastic but was exhilarating!

huge ass collabo!

Antz, Snatchthieves, *manda, Sheryo and Mr B!

more sticky sticky.

What a great night! Thanks guys love u all!

2006-07-13T03:17:00.001+08:00

steal you and you and you.
www.snatchthieves.blogspot.com

2006-07-13T02:58:00.001+08:00

Getting in your hair: snatchthieves

2006-07-11T10:41:00.001+08:00

Min the cat says meow.

and hopes u like her tail.

i did this during work!

and the boyfriend popped by and take a look at what he did to my scrap material!

*GASPS*

presenting Flameboy. and Two-face "find-me" Harry.

i just made the last name up in the last 20 secs. : D

2006-07-07T01:02:00.001+08:00

A very sneaky Sneeki plushie for my one and only!

more to come. email me if u guys wish to own one too!

2006-07-07T01:01:00.001+08:00

first pair of customed shoes : ) old white slipons left alone for so long, thought id do something about it!

2006-06-28T03:59:00.001+08:00

3 sketchel submissions for Jeremyville! check out his site for more info on Sketchel and see works from tonnes of other artists!

2006-06-27T04:12:00.001+08:00

these are the first set of badges i made to sell at onedotzero! if u guys are interested in buying a pack please email me for details! all lovingly made with my sneaky sneeki

and these are the ones he made! much love!

2006-06-27T03:45:00.001+08:00

these were my bus stop panels for onedotzero.

sorry i posted it all up so late, been so busy and didnt have a chance to take much pictures!

many thanks to Candy, Sue, Kelly, Ida and the InQbox ppl!

2006-06-16T03:41:00.001+08:00

sweet Nna dropped by at work today and we did this colourful collabo!
thank u Nna! love love!

2006-06-16T02:35:00.001+08:00

new work as of a few days ago.
things u do when u got nothing to do at work.

2006-06-12T00:58:00.001+08:00

*manda is featured in onedotzero's local showcase alongside Eeshaun, KGB, 4Femmes, Slantboy and others!

Panels will be up at Youth Park 15th June onwards.
Exhibition will be held at Red dot Museum from 22nd - 25th June.

For more info visit onedotzero.sg :D

much love to Candy, Kelly, Sue, and my lovely lovely Sneeki.

2006-06-12T00:44:00.001+08:00

received a pack of Peelzine No Boys Issue badges from the great ppl in PEEL!
thanks to Dave and Holly!

2006-06-09T17:03:00.001+08:00

when you wish upon a star
it don't matter who you are

2006-06-09T16:26:00.001+08:00

*manda was interviewed by On The Haus, a publication done by the Nafa's very own students. much love to the crew and Kaifeng!

2006-06-04T03:28:00.001+08:00

as i watch my paint splatter
i watch myself grow
so many stars
if only i can reach for one
just one
to bring me up higher

2006-06-02T03:07:00.001+08:00

will i make it?

and i sigh.

splotch series 1.

2006-05-28T04:39:00.001+08:00

much love from moisk!
really made my day!

2006-05-28T04:35:00.001+08:00

from a very cheeky bibichun.
tsk tsk!
the boyfriend is sure to frown on this one! :D

2006-05-26T04:08:00.001+08:00

day four.

2006-05-26T00:40:00.001+08:00

day three.

2006-05-24T05:42:00.001+08:00

day two.

2006-05-24T05:34:00.001+08:00

day one.

2006-05-20T05:54:00.001+08:00

*manda dropped by at whitedogbobby's the other day!
and she's smitten with bobby.

much love!

2006-05-20T05:07:00.001+08:00

*manda has only one thing on her mind as her muse - sneeki.
to find out more about sneeki,
go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/sneeki

shes so darn thrilled.

2006-05-20T04:11:00.001+08:00

Images of Rock and Roll: Grad Show Display
Mixed media on Canvas

Canvases i did for my NAFA Jewellery Grad show booth, just to share with u guys : )
i love the fur at the sides!

2006-05-17T03:38:00.001+08:00

NAFA

Orchard Mrt Bus stop

NAFA

Bugis Village

Wheelock

Fresh pasteups. oh how long havent i done this!

2006-05-15T00:52:00.001+08:00

*manda was featured in PEELZINE Issue 6: No boys Issue.

Comes chocked full of stickers and features of various female artists.

View site to read more and order! Thanks to Peel for the love!

2006-05-14T04:07:00.001+08:00

*manda was featured in Blank Magazine, Spain.

thanks to desi panda for images!

2006-05-10T01:53:00.001+08:00

Pandas arent meant for gym. haha. specially for trevor.

old stickup at NAFA. its been a long way baby

2006-05-09T04:46:00.001+08:00

A stressful game of UPWORDS

crap he won.

2006-04-28T04:41:00.001+08:00

min's here! and she says meow.
min's a sophisticated cat, looks deceiving.
*manda's bitch buddy.
more characters to come.

2006-04-28T03:58:00.001+08:00

and FINALLY the BIG DAY came!
Come view my jewellery works at NAFA's Ignite Grad Show from 21st - 30th April, everyday till 8pm.

Theres my booth and me trying very hard to be a rockstar!

2006-04-11T03:41:00.001+08:00

*manda's work is featured on CCCelsius. check out the great characters!

2006-04-03T02:16:00.001+08:00

A peek into what i do in school...
thought i'd share it with u guys!
on some sort of a hiatus now cos my grad show is coming up! so i'll update once everything is settled : )

so heres some of the jewellery pieces i made : )

2006-03-20T03:48:00.001+08:00

say hi to sneeki.
he's *manda's new friend. ok well, not that new, but new to you guys at least.

and he loves his ipod.

2006-03-16T04:54:00.001+08:00

the first drawing to grace the first page of a newly bought sketchbook. oh how i love new drawing paper! i dont know about u guys, but it just feels so good! more to come.

2006-03-15T12:29:00.001+08:00

3 girls and an Asylum

like drawing on a super huge sketchbook!

so many things to see!

whitedogbobby

flee!

2006-02-22T02:36:00.001+08:00

freshly cut stickers on its way out!

2006-02-22T01:42:00.001+08:00

heres what i gave to PEEL for some fashion spread!
i wished i could have had the time to take better ones though!

(and yes i think this will be the only time u see my face..)

2006-02-05T04:18:00.001+08:00

Guess what came in the mail!

An entire package from the good people at Peelzine!

package came with a jacket, a few tees, a mandapanda tee, RWK tee, sneakers and stickers! watch out for more!