https://www.thepensivedesk.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596618087777-Q0U9S9L2N0H28JI29X88/tpd_profile-002.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629167306375-U6TCJGELVOIGXF0250M8/image-asset.jpeg Home Paper Art Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611830422298-UFKEZ5HKMHLGA2HOUZP2/image-asset.jpeg Home Exhibitions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629114011533-0E25FCBPO39CABFMSTTY/Weddings Home Weddings https://www.thepensivedesk.com/sayhi daily 0.75 2020-08-17 https://www.thepensivedesk.com/about daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595914721384-YVHBFW9MWUHM3OTEM8WM/profile05_ps.jpg About Visual artist and designer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596628014561-ULJDY8ZJY765ELXO0LPA/tpd_profile-022.jpg About https://www.thepensivedesk.com/paperart daily 0.75 2021-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595908695774-YF55ZSK4RRCG7KG6C7P8/2_tpd_web-016.jpg Paper Art - The Woman Warrior A piece created in honour of Peranakan heritage, the experience of being a woman of an ethnic minority, and the words we carry on all our backs. More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611879358121-GOENDRNX65O5SHLI8CWJ/2009_vera-005.jpg Paper Art - Collaboration: “Lady with the Feathered Hat” An online collaboration with an overseas letter artist celebrating a love of papercut, calligraphy and details captured in both paper and stop motion videos More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611879617276-3CQ4SFKLUCU23VCK15WN/2010_michael-004-2.jpg Paper Art - A 50th Birthday Celebration A beautifully detailed piece celebrating the union of two people and a love for Elton John’s music More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595867358947-VEOF1ML3UMG2AD62HQV1/1_tpd_web-039.jpg Paper Art - Geometric Poetry A celebration of dots, lines and circles; inspired by the traditional methods of pattern forming in Islamic Geometry. More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596786581596-BW0A2I8UMKG3QA31647O/2_tpd_web-035.jpg Paper Art - Birdsong A tribute piece to celebrate the bird motif used in traditional Spencerian flourishing More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611842521895-C33JQFB46ODDXS0Y0R55/detail.jpg Paper Art https://www.thepensivedesk.com/celebrations daily 0.75 2020-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595865191347-DL6KU6TF3B4OWFWW0HGR/1_tpd_web-042.jpg Celebrations - Michael & Jeffrey – 2018 Minimalist design paired with geometric shapes inspired by the venue with details finished in gold. More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595865066257-V2NNEP6ZEXFABME64BI9/1_tpd_web-043.jpg Celebrations - Judith & Nipuna – 2019 Classic design finished with a touch of whimsy and sentimentality. More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596802778270-HYZTJS9512MRZ6WK225L/1_tpd_web-001.jpg Celebrations - Stephanie & Surath – 2015 A guestbook celebration in gold, silver and florals. More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595864997650-U5GPOBIE4TF76YXA6EH2/image-asset.jpeg Celebrations - Ricky & Janet – 2017 A bright and festive guestbook dedicated to an overseas couple who had a traditional Chinese wedding filled with fresh flowers. More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596802734425-QJKDYRFRFZ76RBOCGRY5/1_tpd_web-005.jpg Celebrations - Kader & Marlina – 2016 An elegant, floral guest book cover for a wedding held in Gardens by the Bay. More > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596622884880-DC83JF8MOPUU2HVC6YLZ/1_tpd_web-003.jpg Celebrations https://www.thepensivedesk.com/calliportraits daily 0.75 2020-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596800684595-Y8JFHFCT8SAV66TM6EWS/3_tpd_web-045.jpg Calli-Portraits The full set of three cards that were done in the same style, for three sign-painters including El Delestrista. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595860593606-LCFGIFOJUOWT6G0I4G8N/2_3_tpd_web-030.jpg Calli-Portraits A gift for workshop instructor Michael G. Ward: The dancing paper lines added movement and flow, which is great for a calligrapher who dances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595860984157-0KVMTOKBYOPUJWN98BQ2/3_tpd_web-044.jpg Calli-Portraits This was dedicated to the sign-painter El Delestrista: It depicts a portrait of him applying gold leaf to his own name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595860912293-SRU8ALFU2SNQVLH67H1K/3_tpd_web-028.jpg Calli-Portraits A poignant piece that was made for times when keeping silent is more painful than speaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595860655580-CNT7525M19MVG79L0UCD/3_tpd_web-007.jpg Calli-Portraits Cats are our kryptonite. We are always happy for an opportunity to draw cats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166816157-ZB6HHL16KS0CZBFARYV2/3_tpd_web-028.jpg Calli-Portraits https://www.thepensivedesk.com/servicespage daily 0.75 2020-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596641709848-2V5NZVB9DXFTIQ8UESLL/1_tpd_web-002.jpg Services - Wedding Suite Design Looking for one-of-a-kind collateral for your special day? Let us help you achieve your dream wedding invitations, actual day displays and stationery designs. See Examples > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596641586037-2GRJBQ5AYDJGN8J7PDAG/2_tpd_web-014.jpg Services - Bespoke gifts Our expertise in calligraphy, illustration and paper sculpting can help you realise that thoughtful gift you have been mulling over for a special event or person. See Examples > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596642189998-QMPRXI2J3Z0YHCRUDXIC/1_tpd_web-039.jpg Services - Special Commissions Sometimes, the best stories are found off the beaten track. We are happy to explore artist collaborations and/or special commission enquiries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596672265827-BRZKQV4L9G0WUZLOXSJ4/1_tpd_web-043.jpg Services - branding Services Customised logotypes, monotypes and event stationery can lend a personal touch to any event collateral. See Examples > https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595835856948-1DGFRZC5F2NH1FS20N4V/1_tpd_web-039.jpg Services https://www.thepensivedesk.com/portfoliomain daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166807947-S4AA151DDBCRF9LV1RRU/2_3_tpd_web-030.jpg Portfolio - Dancing Calligrapher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166815696-1PP08TMK7BKFRYOZP1O3/3_tpd_web-007.jpg Portfolio - Cats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166816157-ZB6HHL16KS0CZBFARYV2/3_tpd_web-028.jpg Portfolio - Speak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166824148-7BBNB256FPQQ6FTK9062/3_tpd_web-045.jpg Portfolio - 3 Letterers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629167306375-U6TCJGELVOIGXF0250M8/2010_michael-004-2.jpg Portfolio - Michael's Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629167262777-JCIRSJY9WOU4823SXS6N/2009_vera-006.jpg Portfolio - Artist Collab: Vera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166976315-JW1VY0CX6FCR6XJHCCO8/2_tpd_web-024.jpg Portfolio - Geometric Poetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166978033-KX9U3SZ1PB7FA5MZHJAG/2_tpd_web-035.jpg Portfolio - Birdsong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166965117-9DUCS3MAEXXISHGFZ1FE/2_tpd_web-015.jpg Portfolio - The Woman Warrior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629167177718-C7JUDTRE60TOZVUSKAWK/TPD_grateful_2.jpg Portfolio - Grateful—AOL (2020) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629167165044-RIP7UU46C3DJYMKDB7DW/tpd_exhibition-006.jpg Portfolio - Love of Letters (2019) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629167155939-XNEUMWLEUHAOVR7IVXW2/tpd_exhibition-003.jpg Portfolio - What is 1 + 2? (2017/18) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629167172115-ARP212D18GKSINW8VO8S/tpd_web-009.jpg Portfolio - Working Proofs (2017) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629114011533-0E25FCBPO39CABFMSTTY/1_tpd_web-002.jpg Portfolio - Stephanie & Surath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166516834-230DOYBOTWLJY5V4F6MH/1_tpd_web-010.jpg Portfolio - Kader & Marlina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166524624-FAJAFENIWPPL8FQAXV3M/1_tpd_web-025.jpg Portfolio - Ricky & Janet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629169753278-AOCDGHZDI62O6AP0O5SP/1_tpd_web-040.jpg Portfolio - Michael & Jeffrey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166549997-18CZARNA5D53ZHXZKOOY/1_tpd_web-041.jpg Portfolio - Michael & Jeffrey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166553128-WUDTN9DF8AJ57BVZZYO8/1_tpd_web-043.jpg Portfolio - Judith & Nipuna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166637128-AC2TLMPFCC1NUQHQNDS6/tpd_portfolio-045.jpg Portfolio - Judith & Nipuna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1629166635623-NGWM10OUR4PGX1EYUHKW/tpd_portfolio-044.jpg Portfolio - Judith & Nipuna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596622884880-DC83JF8MOPUU2HVC6YLZ/1_tpd_web-003.jpg Portfolio https://www.thepensivedesk.com/exhibitionmain daily 0.75 2022-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794037894-6J23N3UDII4NLTOIRI5I/tpd_exhibition-001.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794045761-L63JOVL57IS38JYWG1LW/tpd_exhibition-002.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794053442-8K4O8NV0V4X1L3Q2GTPE/tpd_exhibition-003.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794060050-VDH1V4MXVGVW1994F0OC/tpd_exhibition-004.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596799355628-341O8FU0CG29A17JZKJA/tpd_exhibition-006.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596800270237-M74HTSOJYU7Q4JY7K9QC/tpd_exhibition-009.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596799366893-926I9CLLYNODQ6RK3DC5/tpd_exhibition-008.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611901021155-O3RWB8VX9UDEH5PM8OVH/tpd_exhibition-011-003.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611842335544-5RPX5M05WXE348RGG6EH/works.jpg Exhibition Main - The four "Hand in Hand" works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611842238732-P4CVXZX3PGPDXX1B8641/process.jpg Exhibition Main - Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611842242003-XZU9KQS543RXDP4ZVHK2/self.jpg Exhibition Main - Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611842335326-3TGRUX22XR9CR16X8QA9/video.jpg Exhibition Main - Filming of concept videos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1654162113255-7G9O5XE7ACJR38LLWBTK/judith_art3_img2.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1654162096145-K2IAIGUICU2KE0P5016E/judith_art3_img4.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1654162090167-0CUY4DDC2QF6NHMIBI6L/judith_art1_img4.gif Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1654162093414-4K74I02CFWOGFVCWD0JA/judith_art2_img2.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794375801-NBXXELU65ENG9HTF9QIX/tpd_web-008.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794372015-FOHIV48CI5OVVQWQW3ME/tpd_web-011.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794387278-RWWOQUOROK32KFSE3LPN/tpd_web-012.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794382411-7HUH0EH4I8EHV1NBRCID/tpd_web-047.jpg Exhibition Main https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611829721104-FI72053ZDWDGRO5UX0OW/re_judith_seedsofgrowth_small.jpg Exhibition Main - Seeds of Growth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611830422298-UFKEZ5HKMHLGA2HOUZP2/detail.jpg Exhibition Main - Seeds of Growth (Detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611829984709-3B203MDZ71VWPEQQK8YC/sharing_bnw.jpg Exhibition Main - Screengrab of zoom session in progress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611829764154-XO2TN9UZD4LNWNRGCVQK/sharing_small.jpg Exhibition Main - Pre-Zoom Sharing Session https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596794375801-NBXXELU65ENG9HTF9QIX/tpd_web-008.jpg Exhibition Main https://www.thepensivedesk.com/judithnipuna daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596800589543-9E9AX5RTTJPYIAD1YOMO/tpd_portfolio-051.jpg Judith and Nipuna Day 2: A sample of the event passes that we used as gifts for our guests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596781395339-WWOCRWNNAYWM341HK9XK/tpd_portfolio-044.jpg Judith and Nipuna As part of the chinese tradition of the bride’s family providing a dowry before the wedding, I customised the box that contained the sewing necessities that were meant to accompany the miniature prosperity items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596783661760-012B51O1RUEK39KZ5E33/tpd_portfolio-048.jpg Judith and Nipuna Day 1 invitation: This was designed for relatives and family attending the traditional tea ceremony and banquet. A custom logotype bearing our names in gold debossing was printed on cream paper and envelopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596783234153-RL0ZWB6WIFRZEXRWP7YK/tpd_portfolio-047.jpg Judith and Nipuna Day 2: This mirror frame had once held one of two mirrors my mother had in her dowry when she married my father. Having broken the mirror a few years prior, I had kept this frame and decided to repurpose the backing glass to create a centrepiece for the reception table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596785680524-LKJFBCEJZZ3QPD28RB3O/tpd_portfolio-045.jpg Judith and Nipuna An assortment of the collateral designed for Day 1 and Day 2. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/michaeljeffrey daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595835474063-GM5LF4D2Z7MFMF25TN2P/1_tpd_web-041.jpg Michael and Jeffrey Table settings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595835473089-4FEDREAGA3IRWXKT7776/1_tpd_web-039.jpg Michael and Jeffrey Personalising the Coasters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595835452930-O3CILMP9BHFGK3ENUSDT/1_tpd_web-040.jpg Michael and Jeffrey Placecard writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595835473618-BD7CIJVYZOHKVK8EMJ3G/1_tpd_web-042.jpg Michael and Jeffrey Coasters front and back https://www.thepensivedesk.com/geometry daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595843015795-TW6OA6C9PHKTFRBPRPPF/2_tpd_web-019.jpg Geometry The finished pattern on the left was achieved by multiple simpler patterns overlaid on top of each other. The layers, made with sheets of translucent paper, that make up the final pattern can be seen on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595841597566-0ZNG40M3L02EA1FAJ868/2_tpd_web-020.jpg Geometry View from the last page: The foundation of the pattern begins with a horizontal line, upon which the other shapes are built upon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595842342690-BRDB0DB0DVWYTMDNJTZO/2_tpd_web-023.jpg Geometry The intervening shapes are then built up using an overlay of simple geometric shapes such as circles and squares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595842011361-0W6IVNCHYUISXRP6H663/2_tpd_web-021.jpg Geometry The cover is made from traditional marbled paper bought from a local bookbinder, and the organic appearance balances the clean geometry of the pages within. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/thewomanwarrior daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595909554369-8Q1X9HJ9ZPXDH1AA6CVT/2_tpd_web-014.jpg The Woman Warrior A snapshot of the various tools used to create the different elements in this tactile piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595909114492-FU23VMOFGM17PZERDE77/2_tpd_web-015.jpg The Woman Warrior We did several iterations of the chrysanthemum hairpin while exploring different ways to showcase texture in a piece of jewelry and flower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1595910669976-5G8M6S3ECKV7GZC5AUJU/2_tpd_web-013.jpg The Woman Warrior The finished piece is foregrounded by the silhouette of a woman. Her back is etched with a quote from “The Woman Warrior”, which reflects her lived experiences. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/birdsong daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596788231736-7217QT74E9UCRMD70DKY/2_tpd_web-033.jpg Birdsong Detail of the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596788103095-01S5WQ6PPVFXQCT1BZQW/2_tpd_web-034.jpg Birdsong The finished piece comprises of multiple sculptural paper layers following the curves of the calligraphy lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596787799862-KTR9YAP6XKWGVCQ2JR6W/2_tpd_web-037.jpg Birdsong The white ink on the background layer becomes visible when the piece is backlit using a lightbox. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/rickyjanet daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596801609786-BHQGJMHZMD5AW235JSMF/1_tpd_web-026.jpg Ricky and Janet A darker, underlying background of gold peeks out from beneath the raised paper cuttings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596801186434-ZU1Z8VTKDVB4KMDMTI2K/1_tpd_web-025.jpg Ricky and Janet The key motifs chosen for this design are traditional celebratory motifs like the fish (abundance) and the peony (status/wealth), as well as Bauhinia (national flower of Hong Kong) presented in a modern watercolour palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596801486860-FIUFS8JR9XHVMFGFIO3C/1_tpd_web-027.jpg Ricky and Janet Floral details are presented in a mix of gold and warm colours. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/stephaniesurath daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596803075611-723Q05FGHBE36FYT14DL/1_tpd_web-002.jpg Stephanie and Surath The design uses foliage leaves used to balance the visual weight of the flowers that grow out from the centre of the piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596803214779-8AEGSJFN3XW5GLT1UT4P/1_tpd_web-008.jpg Stephanie and Surath Stephanie loves lilies, so a mix of reds and golds were used to highlight those. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/kadermarlina daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596804997733-6D6UYF1753K1HAYFGZBB/1_tpd_web-005.jpg Kader and Marlina Classic scroll details were chosen to complement the vintage florals that Kader wanted the piece to have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596805473923-77AWV29F3JXV2XAV0P56/1_tpd_web-004_.jpg Kader and Marlina We wanted the piece to have overflowing floral/foliage to highlight the feeling of abundance, celebration and a great sense of movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1596805303143-KCSQZMCSY7ZEKERS0T50/1_tpd_web-003.jpg Kader and Marlina A lot of fine gold details were used to complement the greys that were used to finish the piece. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/ladyfeather-1 daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611878299194-7EW1FE3HGLZIOLLMUHBN/2009_vera-005.jpg Lady with the feathered hat All the elements were raised at different levels to allow for depth and shadows to form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611878749897-OMIXBNQJ4JU7CO7DDED1/original+prompt.jpg Lady with the feathered hat Original Prompt by Vera Drmanovski https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611878087148-EDGTF6RFTLTXOXVTMZSX/2009_vera-004.jpg Lady with the feathered hat This A3 art piece is a collaborative piece. The “I’m cut out for” words were part of an online prompt done by Vera. The overall concept of the lady’s silhouette, the words “a life spent celebrating beauty” as well as all the papercut elements are my own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611878373739-HW8KR01AK57T6ZPIKXWJ/2009_vera-006.jpg Lady with the feathered hat The words were handwritten using a broad edge pen and then subsequently cut by hand to create a layered effect. https://www.thepensivedesk.com/michael-birthday daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611883268814-LUZU14HQYJ97B0AANKN5/2010_michael-003-2.jpg Michael Birthday All the elements were raised at different levels with a variety of textures to allow for depth and shadows to form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611880126466-CK1OFA5S3UUECDGXD85J/2010_michael-002-2.jpg Michael Birthday Handpainted details such as the actual design of their wedding rings were added along with a flowing scroll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611880029732-R7O945FQSH13PVPPZU27/2010_michael-001-2.jpg Michael Birthday This A4 piece combines two segments: birthday greetings as well as a blessing for the couple to always be together for many more birthdays together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3fb050d07025d2c117fac/1611883320613-JR7SFAZXKNGE00FCGE7J/2010_michael-004-2.jpg Michael Birthday A range of details like the gold-edged feathers and elaborate “50th” sunglasses were added as a nod to Michael’s love of Elton John’s music.