The Great Expectation

This is a snapshot from my phone on a recent doodle I did in my sketchbook while I was enjoying a holiday with my family after Christmas Day.

The Great Expectation by Angelina Bong

Who's expecting? My sister! I'll be a proud aunt soon.

We were enjoying the view of the beach from our balcony in the resort. She was quietly reading and as I soaked in the picturesque waves raging on the shore, I noticed how calm and glowing she was in the midst of a coming storm! I can't help but did a doodle out of that. By the way, the coconut trees were swaying mad as the wind blew and howled like a mad hurricane.

Hope you will find this little sketch inspiring. I will blog a little longer in my other blog as this one's meant to be an archive of my sketches and paintings.

Ciao my friend :)

A Christmas Blessing

Hello Readers!

This piece is specially drawn for my beloved family, friends and YOU!
Yes, YOU!

I would like to dedicate this artwork to a fellow reader of my blog and that's you reading this now. Thanks for stopping by.

A Christmas Blessing to You by Angelina Bong

A Blessed Christmas to all who are celebrating. A fruitful year end to those who are not celebrating. Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year to all of you! Thanks for making my life more colourful!

Love,

Angelina Bong.

Twist with Kolo Mee

This is another artwork exhibited at Lov Gallery for the Lov Kuching exhibition. 

Again, food is my main inspiration for this painting! 

Definition of Kolo Mee (Hokkien to English)
Kolo means Dry
Mee means Noodle

Twist with Kolo Mee by Angelina Bong

Twist with Kolo Mee is an acrylic painting portraying the playful and laidback persona of Kuching indulging in its addictive Kolo Mee, the love of many Kuching people. Just like the other artwork, the background’s symbolic shades are derived from colours often used to depict Kuching and Sarawak, mainly from the hornbill and the Sarawak flag.

Festivals galore enchant the world in meek Kuching,

Travellers from afar fall in love or have a fling,

Still the heart of chaos and worries for both you and me,

Break free from the norm, laugh and dare twist like kolo mee

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Dance with Laksa

This is one of the paintings that I have recently put up for an exhibition at Lov Gallery. The theme of the exhibition was Lov Kuching. What's more inspiring than food in Kuching? So, this one's dedicated for food lovers.

Dance with Laksa by Angelina Bong

This acrylic piece is inspired by one of Kuching’s most popular delicacies, the famous Sarawak Laksa and the love of festivals. Every year, festivals like the ‘Kuching Food Fest’ and the ‘Rainforest World Music Festival’ are celebrated in glory. Dance with Laksa incorporates the love of festivals expressed through a dancing girl into the enjoyment of this exotic dish.

Music and food unites the hearts of Kuching lovers,

No matter if you like breakfasts, lunches or dinners,

Whether you’re a fan of ballet, ngajat or salsa,

Be prepared to feast, dine and have a dance with laksa

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Lov Kuching Exhibition

I'll be showcasing my paintings in an upcoming exhibition which starts from 9 November till 1 December 2013. It will be officially launched tomorrow and open to public on Saturday.

Along with other local artists, we will be displaying artworks about our beloved city, Kuching. Hence, the title of the exhibition is Lov Kuching. It also happens to be Lov Gallery's first exhibition.

If you happen to be in Kuching, please feel free to drop by and give us some cheer! I will post up my paintings here as soon as the exhibition is over ;)

Here's a poster for more details.

Poster from Lov Gallery

Whether or not you're an art lover like me, you're most welcome! Come to refresh your mind from the chaos of life..you might just feel rejuvenated or perhaps inspired!

xoxo

Exhibition

I am excited and at the same time, a little worried.

I have just spoken to someone from a gallery and we both agreed that I would try to rush some paintings for an upcoming exhibition to be submitted by next week.

I'm going to put my creative hat on and get to inspiration land. I hope I'll draw enough artsy ideas to start working.

I'm a tiny little bit worried about the deadline because I am rushing something else too but I know I will be all right.

Will keep this blog updated about the exhibition!

Love on Lotus

Love on Lotus by Angelina Bong

Two lovebirds are kissing on a lotus oblivious to the raging lake and strong wind that

makes the plants and flowers swaying at the back. This is a reminder to a married couple

 that no matter what storms life throws at their marriage, they will be reminded

 of their strong love for each other and stay united, close and calm together. 

This is also a painting done for a friend and her future husband. 

I hope they'll be happy and stay together for as long as they live.

May God be with them always :)

p/s: I am also currently accepting orders for paintings. Feel free to contact me for paintings or artworks that you might like to buy for yourself or as a gift.

Whimsical Tales of Blurarefly

Whimsical Tales of Blurarefly by Angelina Bong

Here's a painting I have done for a friend. Since she has no particular request, I wanted something to brighten up her days in her house. Inspired again by a butterfly, blurarefly is a rare creature living in a mystical world where everything is happy, cheerful and bright like the colours in the painting.

I hope she will feel happier when she is sad or down when she sees this painting.