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Thursday, July 10, 2008

My Painting Journey - How I got hooked up



My painting journey actually started out quite unexpectedly. That was back in 2002 when I started learning RE from Kak Nora(Norana-a co-author of the newly released 'Decorative Painting' book). At that time decorative painting or better known as folk art among Malaysians was not as popular and demanding as today. Thanx to Kak Nora who introduced me to Sandie(migrated to Australia), a dedicated folk art teacher. This was also the sweetest moment to remember when I met my 1st painting partner, a sweet & kind-hearted Chinese lady, May Lee, a very talented born-artist infact- she paints lots & lots of animals..you name it...tiger, kuger, racoon, rabbit, birds, her dog(sorry I can't quite remember her name..) & cat, chicky and roses as well, and.. she bakes lots of cakes..yummy carrot cake & eats sambal belacan as well..cooking is actually her other superb talent.. haha..don't forget my cupcakes May...and please.. one sweet day show off all your pets(the painted one I should say...not the real one maa..)
I can still clearly remember that the first class was a 'what..' & 'why..' plus 'uhhh' and 'ahhh' session..looking at all the painting gadgets..those expensive designer brushes, paints, woodpieces & what not..am I dreamin...then came the most torturing moment ever-stroke work - left, right, straight comma stroke...next followed by a 'peek-a-peek' and 'boo-boo' session looking at our very own 'taugeh' stroke...but thank God..I've hooked up & never looked back since then..
My sincere appreciation & thanks to my beloved family (my parents - al fatihah to my late ibu, Kak Long, Kak Ngah, Kak Lang & one & only abang; hubby & gorgeous kids), friends(painting buddies - May Lee & Margaret; Dr.Habibah - my collegemate - source of my free IT consultation..no input, no output..so plz bear with me, Bib...only God knows how I'm finally catching up with IT world from almost ground-zero..don't blame me..I'm a housewife..hikhik), teachers(Sandie & Joanne-Joanne, you're really great!! sorry..I'm using your fav term-'touch up' & passing it down to my students..) & students for their never-ending support & patience, inspiration & kindness, through thick & thin..this is my painting journey...Adios!!!
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2 comments:

may lee said...

SUPERWOMAN congratulation. love your blog. dog name twinkee..he..he

July 14, 2008 7:33 AM
Zuraidah Ghazali said...

Hi May...haha..SW..I'm blushing..luv 2 hear fr you..tx 4 dropping by..how's yr baking biz going on..do come again yea..

July 14, 2008 11:51 PM

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