Redang Island

Redang Island
Water color
9" x 12"

We had the most wonderful vacation in this island with jade-like waters in some areas, and crystal blue in others. It was so nice to be care-free and warm whilst enjoying the sea fishies trying to nibble at our skin.

what's in a name?

What's in a Name?
Watercolor & Acrylic

I know, I know... I said that I was going to put up paintings that made people felt better and more peaceful. But today, I have to break that promise.. I actually felt rather frustrated with myself. Confused, lost and unsure of my identity. I have moved so many times. Lost so much ground.

"What's in a name?" contains chinese characters from my name. The two of which I actually know how to write semi-decently. One more is missing - because it is quite a mystery. There have been debates between relatives and old aunty friends who say it is a garden or 'imperial' garden or phoenix... I'd like to think it is a garden.
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The plant that survived

He kept saying it was a weed. I was pretty sure that it could turn up to be something else worth keeping. The poor thing got trampled on several times by falling wood and sinking soil.. but inspite of it all - it started to bloom. And my hunch was right.. it is a lily plant!

So, here is Lily & cactus. It was so beautiful this morning - I sat in the garden to paint. The cactus which was sitting in the shade, we had just bought and today I had brought them out to sun with the rest of us.

Lily & Cactus
9'' x 12''
Watercolor