What an afternoon spent over at Monti at 1-Pavillion together with other vendors in the wedding industry for a creative shoot for Singapore Brides ! They closed the whole restaurant for us to totally have creative freedom and I must say , Zyn from Le FairyMeadow did such a fantastic … [Read more...]
Souldeelight Workshop
Join me in an afternoon of Calligraphy, Watercolor, Beautiful mess and loads of laughter! Checkout my workshops … [Read more...]
Souldeelight at Singapore Tourism Board
Thank you so much Singapore Tourism Board for recommending Souldeelight for classes to try when in Singapore! **happy dance** visit Singapore … [Read more...]
Good Vibes
Totally had a great time with this project for a client. Literally spreading good vibes to many!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Speaking of good vibes..... Oh hello there weekend! Closing my weekday with such a wonderful time teaching calligraphy for our Seniors. I always look forward to every class. And … [Read more...]
Beautiful Dreamcatchers
Some people are like beautiful dreamcatchers ; absorbing the most terrible things for those they love. And leaving them only the Softest, gentlest thoughts behind.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ N.G⠀ … [Read more...]
Calligraphy for Walk Along With Me & Be Perfect at Alcove Wedding Showcase
I am so grateful to be part of the first ever Alcove at Caldwell House Wedding showcase. I've met wonderful fellow vendors in the wedding industry and lovely couples excited to shop anything wedding! Nestled in the heart of the iconic Chijmes compound, Alcove at Caldwell House is Watabe Wedding’s … [Read more...]
Seeing Beauty
I read this one today and it just hits a bullseye.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Every artist who has ever painted a picture will be aware of something that could have been better... But anyone viewing your work will be oblivious to the things you don't like."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am ever so grateful to … [Read more...]
It Matters
Create the life you want. ♥ If it matters to you, then it *MATTERS* … [Read more...]
My Kind of Mess
Come through the forest of your thoughts and collapse into the clearing of grace. ♥ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ {Morgan H. Nichols} ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my most favorite word. GRACE. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also these lovelies on my desk are my kind of mess. They did say surround yourself with … [Read more...]
Live a Good Story
My story is filled with terrible choices, broken pieces, and ugly truths. But it's also filled with major comebacks, peace in my soul and a grace that saved my life. ♥ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brokenness. Grace. Thrive. I guess that's my life story so far in 3 words. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ … [Read more...]
Beautiful Sparks
She has little ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Innocent demons⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Inside her eyes, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And they recklessly play ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With matches. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -- I've never seen⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sparks so pretty. ♥ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ {n} ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ … [Read more...]
I’m sorry I was Hangry
We've all been guilty of being grumpy when hangry. Hurray for people who knows exactly how to tame the beast with food. Hahahaha. 💓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Raise your hand if you're guilty! 😄 … [Read more...]
Dear Denise
dear @craftedbydq , my dearest dearest friend.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ these lines from rachel moger, reminded me of you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "you deserve flowers in your doorstep⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ and coffee in the morning⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ you deserve notes left in your dashboard⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ and ice cream … [Read more...]
on top of my list
Of all the things I look forward to most in this life, falling in love with you is on top of my list. @tylerkentwhite … [Read more...]
See it everywhere
For you to see beauty here⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Does not mean ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There is beauty in me ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It means there is beauty rooted⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So deep within you⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can't help but⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See it everywhere ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ {milk&honey} ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How … [Read more...]
Salt of the Earth
Matthew 5:13 - Be Salty. :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And also be the light⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ … [Read more...]
Collecting Beautiful Moments
Collecting beautiful moments should be everyone's hustle. Don't you think so? Ahh imagine that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And here we are on the last prompt for #comefloralwithus. I would like to thank EVERYONE who flooded my feed with your beautiful entries. You guys inspire me so so much, you have no … [Read more...]
You , Me and The Sea
Thinking of falling asleep with the sound of the waves. 🌊 ♥ … [Read more...]
Crystals Craze
Another Crystal painting for the #celebratevibrantjuly hosted by my amazing friends @aquarryl @mitchumali @portia_hand @teejayalipio together with @m.grahamco . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love how delicate the baby pink and the blue blends together. I've always loved painting … [Read more...]
Chaos
The thing about chaos is that while it disturbs us, it too forces us to roar in a way we secretly find magnificent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ {Christopher Poindexter}⠀⠀⠀ … [Read more...]
Don’t be a prick!
PSA : Don't be a prick. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brush | @escoda_brushes Paint | @m.grahamco … [Read more...]
As Mad as the Hatter
The Beach
Take me to the beacchhhhh ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌊 🌊 🌊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Paint | @mijello_mission⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brush | @escoda_brushes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ … [Read more...]
Calligraphy | Writing Words and Finding rest
"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously" I am guilty of not constantly updating this blog. Believe me, there's so many things I want to share here. That's definitely one thing I would need to improve on for the coming year. I will never get used to the fact … [Read more...]
Souldeelight Modern Calligraphy Singapore
I am so excited to finally post some of the photos from the last Modern Calligraphy workshop I conducted this month. June had been an extra busy month for this little hobbit, so amidst the backlogs that I am working on, I kicked myself on finishing a quick blog post and work on some of the photos … [Read more...]
Blossom
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. 🌸 … [Read more...]
Be Kind
Let's guard the source of our joy. Imagine if we've been craving the whole week for our favorite food/ice cream / cake / pizza. (yes I know. I do A LOT of food analogies hahahahahaha... Don't you wanna be friends now?)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So anyway.. Where was I?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ah yes, food. … [Read more...]
Clemantis
Ah you guys! Overwhelming response looking at all the entries for our #comefloralwithus, doing a happy dance together with my co-hosts @aquarryl @nathanielong and @craftedbydq, and of course @overjoyedxyz and @escoda_brushes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's my contribution on this week's … [Read more...]
Go For It
I think you should just go for it What do you think? … [Read more...]
And That Is All
"Love. " she said. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "And that is all "⠀ … [Read more...]
You Learn
As the anthem of my high-school years would sing it....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ you live, you learn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You cry, you learn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You lose, you learn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You bleed, you leeaaarrrrnnnnn 🎶⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hello @alanis Morissette ♥ … [Read more...]
Burst!
Hiiiiii Guyssss!! Currently doing a spot calligraphy in the heart of Orchard Singapore right at this moment. So just saying a quick Hi from my corner to all of you! ♥ … [Read more...]
Don’t Play Small
"There is no passion to be found in playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -Nelson Mandela⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Passionate life for me doesn't have to be grand, perfect, big, extravagant, in your face or "so bright I have to wear … [Read more...]
Anemone
Wooohoooo doing a happy dance looking at all the entries for our #comefloralwithus, together with my co-hosts @aquarryl @nathanielong and @craftedbydq, and of course @overjoyedxyz and @escoda_brushes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let's make our brush dance and stand to win such a … [Read more...]
Finest , Loveliest , Tenderest
You are the finest , loveliest , tenderest and most beautiful person I know. And even that is an understatement.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ { F. Scott Fitzgerald } … [Read more...]
Adjusting Sails
She stood in the storm. And when the wind did not blow her away , she adjusted her sails. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ {elizabeth edwards}⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brush | @escoda_brushes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Paint | @m.grahamco ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ … [Read more...]
Nourish to Flourish
The purpose of this glorious life is not simply to endure it, but to soar, stumble and flourish as you learn to fall in love with existence. We were born to live my dear, not to merely exist. … [Read more...]
Beauty in Simplicity
There is beauty in simplicity <3 … [Read more...]
Faith Over Fear
Hand to heart ... "My Faith is bigger than my fear" … [Read more...]
Oddly Beautiful
Life has an odd (i meant beautiful!) way of making things work out in the end. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brush | @silverbrushlimited Paint | @m.grahamco … [Read more...]
Hustle & Heart
If there are two things that I want to define me in my art journey, in my relationship and friendships, in life... it would be heart and hustle. We can have all the love and passion in the world but if we don't put in the work, we are... how does the Bible say it again?... We are but a … [Read more...]
Sometimes it’s difficult to Bloom
Stump here on what to write as a caption. Tempted to go through Pinterest and copy some inspiring quote that would make me look deep. Hahaha. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So I'll just share what's in my heart now. And right at this very moment I only have a few words screaming inside me. Honest, raw... and … [Read more...]
Slay The Day
EVERY SINGLE DAY. SLAY THE DAY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ … [Read more...]
Sunshines & Rainbows
Sunshines & Rainbows ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's not always sunshines and rainbows, but a lot of it actually is! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sunshine is literally good for you, so go soak up that vitamin D. The sun is a massive star that will outlive all of us. As for rainbows, well... You've got to weather the storm first. … [Read more...]
Go with me somewhere? ♥
Go with me somewhere? ♥ 🌠 Paint | @m.grahamco Brush | @silverbrushlimited Paper | @arches.art 🌠 … [Read more...]
I want Rainstorms
I don't want smooth sailing I want rainstorms "ordinary" is something We should all be running from. s.r.w … [Read more...]
Calligraphy | Tyler Kent White x Souldeelight
Finally a blog post! Yay! I could have just made this post and fill it with photos and maybe write a few words on the run ... but no, I was so excited for the project that I owe it to the words and work to make a proper post for it. If you do not know Tyler Kent White... do check out his work on … [Read more...]
Neutrogena x Souldeelight
Hey everyone! Fancy a virtual artjam? 😊 if you guys are free on Thursday evening at 8pm, Singapore time. I would like to invite you on a Facebook Live session with Neutrogena! They will be coming to my humble home and have me write anything on requests from the comments..... WHILE balancing a book … [Read more...]
Calligraphy | Hello there , Please take your seat
Among the many things that kept me busy on the calligraphy front, is writing seating cards for weddings and private parties. There's something about arriving at your table and seeing your name personally handwritten in a card. Little bits of personal touches that does tie the whole event together. … [Read more...]
Before I fell…
“Before I fell in love with words, with setting skies and singing birds— it was you I fell in love with first.” ― Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure … [Read more...]
Art to Heart – A Fund Raising Calligiving Project
SIGN UP One of the highlights of my 2015 was when I partnered with the awesome people behind Real Life Foundation. I believe in the beauty of giving back. And when the amazing Pearl Bautista dropped me a message if we could do another one this year, it's an easy … [Read more...]
Stubborn Hope
"There is so much stubborn hope in the human heart" {Albert Camus} Hope is a dangerous thing. It triggers our reflex to survive the bleakest hours. To grasp on any thread of silver lining. And it gives us butterflies that say... things will fall into place. Someway, somehow. And I think … [Read more...]
We are all Parisians today
Continue shining City of Light 13 nov 2015. … [Read more...]
Souldeelight Workshop | Flourish and Florals
I had such a great time on my September workshops! For the month of September I partnered with Patricia from Fancy Girl Design Studio (@patfancygirl) for a two in one workshop of Modern Calligraphy and Watercolor Florals... .Flourish and Florals! Every workshop I do is a unique one. I am not just … [Read more...]
Calligraphy Giveaway | Pursue Passion
"Be Fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire" So I hosted a little giveaway last friday over at Instagram. And I wanna do it again! I posted that I'm giving away this original piece, not a print copy, of one very inspiring quote that reminds us not to dismiss the … [Read more...]
Nuggets of Bravery
It's been said that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. A couple of close friends who are very dear to me has been going through some tough times lately. None of their situations is ever easy. It's not a … [Read more...]
Calligraphy | Give Thanks
Hurray for long weekends! Three day weekend on our side of the world right now. Happy to report that I've been pretty productive and still able to enjoy a good amount of R&R. Never say no to a good chance to chill. Yes? :) Anyway, so here is my attempt to summarize what I've been up … [Read more...]
{freebie} calligraphy | Full Heart
I love slowly filling up my new space. And what better way to start posting some of my calligraphy projects than a freebie! Yay! For the month of "Feel Good February" here are some free handwritten printables and a February desktop wallpaper! Download the free printable above and the february … [Read more...]
Souldeelight Basic Modern Calligraphy Workshop
I am so excited to share how the last Calligraphy Workshop went. It was great! I was crazy happy with the turnout and to finally meet the people behind the emails and instagram handles who I have been exchanging messages with. I feel so blessed and grateful to have spent an … [Read more...]
