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This will be a collection of all my interests

Speed Sketch #4

Speed Sketch #4

This set of sketches took much longer than expected to complete, but I’m quite satisfied with the quality compared to my earlier works. I started this canvas in early October but had to pause during the busy project and exam weeks. After exams, I picked it back up and

Speed Sketch #3

Speed Sketch #3

It has been a long time since I practiced speed sketching, and I finally got to do so after a long haul of university life. This document was created during July, but I only managed to finish the drawings in October after my mid-term assessments. I probably should do better

Speed Sketch #2

Speed Sketch #2

This time, I tried drawing anime characters instead of real people. Adding details like shading and emphasizing clothes' folds took more time than I expected, but I think it added depth to the sketches. What to Improve On Capturing the angles of faces is really challenging, and the nuances

Speed Sketch #1

Speed Sketch #1

As someone who is seriously intrigued by digital art and manga character drawing, I love watching tutorial videos but often find them hard to follow and maintain practice. In 2022, I bought an online course from my favorite YouTube artist, Canking Sketch, but I haven't even completed the

Watercolour painting #1

Watercolour painting #1

Three years ago, while I was still in high school, I found myself bored during a school vacation, stuck in the hostel with nothing fun to do. While browsing YouTube, I stumbled upon those soothing 1-minute landscape watercolor painting shorts. Intrigued, I ordered a watercolor set with 12 colors, brushes,

The Apothecary Diaries - Part I

The Apothecary Diaries - Part I

The setting of the anime is immersed in Imperial Chinese culture, unfolding the story of Maomao, a skilled young girl in apothecary, serving in the Imperial Palace after being kidnapped. As she solves mysteries related to illness and death in the palace, her narrative intertwines with that of an influential

Japanese Songs Recommendations

Japanese Songs Recommendations

I simply can't contain my passion for Japanese pop songs - they are always on repeat in my head all day. So, what better way to share my enthusiasm than dedicating a blog to these tunes? Whether you are a fan or new to J-pop, I invite you

Investing & Trading

My Watchlist

Investing in stocks may seem straightforward, but it demands a disciplined mindset to stick to your investment strategy and build a diversified portfolio with solid stocks. Drawing insights from Adam Khoo's teachings, I've curated my own watchlist by referencing his portfolio, aligning it with my budget

Investing & Trading #1

Investing & Trading #1

A starter of my learning of investing and trading journey, where I reveal a unique occasion that sparked my interest and set me on a course of financial discovery. I'll share not only the 'why' behind my interest but also the 'how'—strategies, tools,

Anime #1

An introduction to my Anime watching journey. You can expect a brief intro of the different animes that I watch in this post, like Demon Slayer, Spy X Family and Assassination Classroom. My 'Otaku' background Which anime did I first watch? Why do I like anime? 🌟 Ah, my

Piano #1

In this article, I will touch on my piano background, my current way of learning it, and some notable piano pieces that I learnt and aspire to learn. My piano background Why did I learn how to play piano and how far did I learn it to At the young

Japanese #1

A starter of my Japanese learning journey Why do I want to learn Japanese? Ultimate reasons At the tender age of 10, my anime adventure began with 'Maid Sama!' – a series that may not have had the most intricate plot, but its blend of humor and occasional seriousness

Cardistry #1

Cardistry, the art of manipulating and flourishing playing cards with precision, style, and skill, adds a captivating dimension to magic tricks, serving as a mesmerizing distraction and, above all, looking effortlessly cool. When and Why do I learn Cardistry I stumbled upon the world of cardistry at the age of