I became an ardent art enthusiast in 2020 during the pandemic lockdown. As an artist today, I find that creating art not only entertains me but also brings a sense of personal fulfillment, enriching others and broadening our perspectives in life.

NG KOK HONG

This painting depicts my fond memory of when the circus arrived in town. I recall being in my school classroom when we suddenly heard snorts and growls coming from the road. Our class was dismissed, and we were amazed to see elephants, bears, tigers, and lions in cages parading past our school.
To enhance the visual appeal, I decided to paint the elephant on a larger scale, with the three clowns highlighted in red.
This artwork serves as a sweet reminder of the cherished moments from the past, when the circus came to town in 1969.

Acrylic

Acrylic on wood

Painting

Circus, Elephant, Figurative

A pen and acrylic artwork on 360 gsm paper. A balanced figure of a dance post of a Balinese dancer. With pen sketches and red acrylic paint to flush the costume of the dancer.

Ink on paper

Acrylic on paper

Drawing

Culture

Figurative

Travel

Female

Dance

I enjoy painting figures with much contrast with the background and highlights. This painting is about the opera man and the lion dancer with both representing the profound Chinese culture in Asia

Portrait

Opera

The fish market at Bagan is an interesting place to walk around. The grey tones of the fishes in the foreground are reflected with contrasting shades of blue in the background so as not to dull the painting. A nearby cat eyes the fish, balancing the scene in this painting of a woman cutting the fish.

People

I enjoy painting portraits with interesting facial features that make for attractive subjects, like this piece of the Empress Dowager. While her intricate costume is profound, I made changes to suit my personal taste as there is no one rule in art that fits all.

Chinese

Empress

Costume

Fine Art

A sepia-finished piece of portraiture art of Britney Spears to match her blonde hair. With fast-drying acrylic paint on a hard plywood surface, the painting looks like a piece of art from the past. A simple piece of art for all to enjoy the beauty of figurative art.

Film Star

Britney

Bikini

Sexy

In this painting of The Two Tigers, one is real and the other is with the heart of the tiger. The tattoo on the face with the tip of the nose represents the head of the tiger. A piece of art.

Wildlife

Wild Animals

Tiger

Tribal

Harmony

Nature

Bali, a place we know too well. Exotic, traditionally cultured, most beautiful and lots of smiles. It is like a living museum with nature and architectural surroundings that look as old as from the past. New developments did cross the line but somehow stay fit into the island of gods.
This piece of painting is challenging as I need to paint it to look like a vintage image from the past. It will bring out the mood and the feel of the Balinese presence.
The dancer cannot be missed out on her beauty in form, shape, posture and expression.

Asian

Dancer

Monochrome

Traditional

Bali

It's a comedy from a serious man to fear, the Joker himself. Inspired by his acting skill of Joaquin Phoenix, I decided to paint his portrait most enticing from this view.

Potrait

Joaquin Phoenix

A scene of a white tiger and a pale fish in the water as it represents harmony in nature between a powerful tiger and a soft character of a fish.

NK HONG

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