Author: Leah
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Talent, Hard Work and a Whole Lot of Squares
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Ever heard the saying, “Talent alone isn’t enough without hard work”? Well, I stand by it. The skills I’ve picked up doing coloured-pencil art didn’t develop overnight. Just as we might think some of our favourite performers sing effortlessly, you’d be hard-pressed to hear someone like Lea Salonga say, “It…
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Imposter Syndrome, Meet My Evidence Portfolio
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I suffer from imposter syndrome. There, I said it. Long before I started drawing, I knew I struggled with this psychological phenomenon, which can be a rather debilitating little beast. They say it develops through a complex mix of childhood upbringing, personality traits, and environment. Which probably makes sense. I…
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The Little Fluff at the Kopi Tiam
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Singapore often gets a bit of a bad rap when it comes to being pet-friendly, and honestly, I’m inclined to agree. We pride ourselves on maintaining harmony in our wonderfully multi-cultural society and fiercely protecting that diversity. Sadly, I sometimes wish that same spirit extended a little further to the…
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I Draw Cats. They Judge Me
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I was a little curious to know if there really is a difference in personality between dog people and cat people, so naturally, I did a little ChatGPT research. Because apparently this is what retirement looks like. 😂 Here’s the general rundown: Dog People Cat People If any of this…
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Three Dogs, Three Stories, One Drawing
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Always an accomplishment — and a challenge — when I can get multiple dogs into a single frame. Three full-bodied pups at that! Drawn on A3, I was a little apprehensive when I was presented with separate photos for this piece. Casper, the Rough Collie (or Long-haired Collie) and Princess,…