After the successful BIN-painting session, the Buloh Dabblers (Pui San and students) came together again in September 2006 to paint a number of pillars leading to the theatrette. These pillars highlight various signifcant dates for observation such as World Wetlands Day on 2 Feb, Earth Day on 22 April and World Migratory Bird Day on 9 April.
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Painting landscapes in a wetlands setting may not be easy for people whose experience and knowledge are considerably less than us. However, an easy start could be made by taking the time to make observation of some chosen spots in the reserve. Knowledge of the flora (mangrove trees) would help; the common types, their shapes, branching, growth patterns and locality in the reserve. Combining the basic elements of land, sky and weather, flora and if needed the presence of humans, an interesting composition is possible, without being too technical. At the next level, one should learn to incorporate the effect of light and tonal nuances.
Pui San.
Sungei Buloh’s volunteer artist, Tham Pui San, conducted a Stone Painting Workshop (The Christmas Edition) for a group of 32 participants in the wetland reserve this morning. It was a colourful and glittery affair as all the participants produced many interesting stone art for the coming Christmas Season. These attractive pieces were perfect as paperweights and would bring cheer to any home.
Deborah, another SBWR volunteer, assisted in the workshop and with great patience, helped me to create these few pieces.
Linda
