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Arts at the Esplanade-Artist illustrated enamel mugs – Get a gift set of 2 Text: Music is to the soul what words are to the mind. | Esplanade- Theatres on the Bay believes that the arts is for everyone Makes a great gift set. This mixed media piece is the second collaborative piece of artwork by differently-abled artist Douglas Leong, under a mentor/mentee arrangement. Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay believes that the arts is for everyone. Catch a world-class opera or pop concert at Singapore’s premier performing arts centre. Most of its performances at the concourse are free.

A ceramic tile is a picture-perfect memoir to be given as a service award or appreciation gift. Easily customizable with name or logo or a different mixed media illustration. See https://www.glimpsesofedenart.com/tmp-artworks for more of the artist's illustrations

During phase 2 of our new normal, my mentee – differently-abled artist, Douglas – had kept busy. I started him on Taxis of SG as he likes to draw vehicles. Do you remember the 70s when we used to hail “Taxi!” and share them with other commuters? Co-shared on mixed media is a collage of how our different ethnicities have shaped Singapore to Uniquely Singaporean and the taxi cabs of old. 1. 1949 – The First London-type Taxi in SG. We reproduced this from relevant images of old. An Austin 1949 model arrived in Singapore in November 1949 as the colony’s first-ever London-type taxi, causing quite a stir as pedestrians and passengers gazed at the vehicle with interest. Designed with a capacity to carry five passengers, the new taxi, however, was out of reach for most drivers due to its high cost of $7,000. 2. The first yellow top taxis were brought into Singapore in 1933 by the Wearne Brothers, founded in 1906. We researched it and tried to reproduce it here with its winged tips! 3. Toyota Corona Taxis – SBS Taxi- its colours mirror that of the SBS bus in the mid-eighties; re-interpreted from old photos The backdrop features a collage of how different ethnicities have made Singapore such a melting pot of surprising discoveries.

Quintessential SG Shophouses -Artist-illustrated enamel mugs – Get a gift set of 2 Enamel mugs mirror the past and are great for camping, outdoor lifestyle, and also in the office. Quintessential SG Shophouses is the first collaborative piece of artwork by artists Douglas Leong and Joyce Tan, under a mentor/mentee arrangement. Along Koon Seng Road, you’ll find some of Singapore’s prettiest heritage shophouses. Painted in elegant pastel hues and built in the early 20th century, Peranakan shophouses boast colourful Chinese-inspired art decor styles and wooden window shutters. The art piece is further spiced with interesting bits of Straits Peranakan elements on the artwork. Peranakan elements by his mentor/artist jtmuses. His works have been given as awards during the Enabling Mark Awards launched nationwide on 28 Aug 2021 for 16 exemplary individuals and organizations!

Quintessential SG Shophouses: artist illustrated Travel Tumbler Text: Bless All who Gather Here! Makes a great housewarming gift. Commute with it - fits in car holder This mixed media piece is the first collaborative piece of artwork by differently-abled artist (DAA) Douglas Leong, under a mentor/mentee arrangement. The subject of the shophouses was chosen because it showcases Singapore Shophouses along Koon Seng Road. This is his attempt to capture this slowly disappearing icon on paper. The art piece is further spiced with interesting bits of Straits Peranakan elements. choice of 3 artist designs

Keepsake Box-Tile on Ebony Black Lacquered Wood-Playgrounds (5.1 inches) Hold your valuables in this beautiful keepsake box. Made of lacquered wood, the jewellery box comes in ebony black. Soft felt protects your jewellery and other collectables. Made in USA Illustration: SG’s Iconic Past Present and Future PlayGrounds is the third collaborative piece of artwork by differently-abled artist Douglas Leong under a mentor/mentee arrangement. It uncovers glimpses of our past, present and future “playgrounds”. Tributes to Singapore’s iconic buildings are: old national Theatre of the 60s, Cathay Cinema of old, Red Lantern Revolving Restaurant, Big Splash, Upper Seletar Rock Tower, Old Kallang Airport Tower, City Hall/National Gallery, Town Hall/Victoria Concert Hall, Anderson Bridge since 1910, and the new Jewel at Changi Airport. Evoking connections and memories of play are musical pieces, the way we stringed firecrackers of old and the old kites we used to play with.