Monday, December 18, 2023

Wow 2023 is ending soon AKA My Painting Journey in 2023

 

This is what ChatGPT said to me when I asked about my blog title lol

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It's amazing how time flies! Reflecting on your painting journey in 2023 can be a wonderful way to appreciate your progress, achievements, and the creative experiences you've had. Whether you've explored new techniques, discovered different styles, or created meaningful pieces, each step in your artistic journey contributes to your growth as an artist.

As you approach the end of the year, you might want to take some time to:

  1. Review Your Work: Look back at the paintings you've created throughout the year. Consider how your style has evolved and identify any themes or subjects that have been prominent in your art.

  2. Celebrate Achievements: Acknowledge and celebrate the milestones you've reached in your painting journey. This could be completing a challenging piece, receiving positive feedback, or participating in exhibitions.

  3. Set Goals for the Future: Think about what you want to achieve in your painting journey in the upcoming year. Setting realistic and specific goals can help guide your artistic development and keep you motivated.

  4. Experiment and Learn: Consider trying new techniques, exploring different mediums, or taking on subjects you haven't tackled before. This ongoing experimentation can keep your artistic practice fresh and exciting.

  5. Connect with the Community: If you haven't already, consider joining online art communities or local art groups. Sharing your work, receiving feedback, and connecting with other artists can provide valuable support and inspiration.

Remember, your artistic journey is a continuous process, and each year brings new opportunities for growth and exploration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, embracing the creative journey can be as rewarding as the finished pieces themselves. Cheers to a fulfilling and creative 2023, and here's to an even more inspiring artistic adventure in the upcoming year!

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So I thought it's interesting to take on what ChatGPT suggested me to do:

1. Review Your Work: Here's a collective of works I've done arrange in months. Some are finished works, some are random paintings and works that were stopped halfway...

Jan

Serene detailed japanese contemporary female portrait surrounded by cherry blossoms,  oil on canvas in dark background. with lit up asian paper lantern,  brightening the darkness, bringing hope.
Initially prepared for a group show, but I realize I don't have the time to meet the requirements from the gallery's plan. So I had to pull out. I do like the composition of this painting and high contrast in tones. I do think it's something very rare for me lol.

Feb
Serene female portrait dressed in blue floral cheongsam hugging a rabbit.  Behind the female figure, white peonies flower blooms with blue calm background wash. Traditional mineral painting pigment with animal glue binder is used on gesso plywood.
My first try on mineral painting, using animal glue binder and pigments


March
A group of cheerful happy painting of still life pink plushies. A pink fat cute dinosaur, pink smiling octopus stacked together. with blue moon and red stars, white background.
A cheerful painting of pink plushies, done around when I got flu. I remember feeling terrible and dead, While resting at home their existences piqued my sudden interest. I recall seeing an artist who paint plushies and I really like how the paintings felt. So I decided to give it a go. Would say that I enjoyed a lot painting these simple "creatures" , bouncy, squishy and a hint of joyful mood from them. 


Apr

Portrait #36/100

Portrait #35/100


May
Malaysia Girl in Kebaya pencil outline sketch on paper
Girl in Kebaya (outline) somewhat lost interest with it and decided to move on... but I did enjoy stylizing the drawing a bit 


June
Light watercolour japanese inspired female portrait painting, she turn her head sidelooking at viewer. wearing white dress. smooth watercolour paainting on paper.Light watercolour japanese inspired female portrait painting, with yellow flower decorating her hair and mouth. flowy smooth silky hair and thin gentle brush strokes. Emo looking eyes full of emotion. staring into the void.

2 watercolour painting done when I was visiting my boyfriend in Cambodia



An oil painting on canvas of antinque sewing machine that are commonly found in the world. Also found in Malaysia. Still life painting of traditional sewing machine, on a brown table top, with beautiful blue and white morning glory plants behind, and a flying moth around the sewing machine.
This painting was meant for an exhibition of heritage in Sitiawan, but the exhibition was cancelled.



July
A child is lying on the floor,  trying to get closer to the white cream pet cat. they are calmly lying on the floor,  napping together. Semi realistic brushwork is used to create looseness.
Prepared some paintings for a group exhibition at Inner Joy Art Gallery, PJAsian bob hair cut child wearing a white based cheongsam with red minimal floral pattern. her hand reaching for the pink octopus plushies. Everything is pink inspired.

Aug
A realism watercolour wedding commission painting. The couple wearing traditional red and gold colour chinese wedding garments.  with their pet cat placed behind them for humor element. pink background wash is done for rich warm feel.
-am very lucky to have a friend request a commission work from me ^ w ^ painting stuff that I like


Sept
A woman in an ornate red Chinese wedding garment, adorned with floral traditional chinese wedding headpieces, holds a red fan wedding accessories. The scene exudes elegance and tradition, evoking a timeless cultural aura.
After my show at Inner Joy Gallery, I don't have any upcoming deadlines or schedule coming up. I started have more time to think about my artworks and painting at my own pace.


Oct

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WIP)   I shall never torture myself by painting mini checkers again 😓😭

Nov
Yep, it's a diptych. I was actually thinking to pick up where I was in 2014/15. But I'm not sure if that's really the way ... ... 

You can check out this post from my old days>>
https://soracilipi.blogspot.com/2015/08/platform-ii-and-other-stuff.html

Dec
A person in an orange shirt cooks on a grill while seated on a balcony. Nearby, a colorful broom and basket add a casual, domestic touch.
??/100 Portrait
I was tired from the checkered dress painting. Took some break by painting my 100 Portraits Project again 😁

I say... it's quite tiring to recollect my memories of what I've done this year =w= lucky iphone do sort out photos in month and making it easy for me to scroll thru...

As for the rest of what ChatGPT suggested...I'll see if I had time then I'll do it, if not...

Good Night!😘