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A Letter to Theo

Posted on December 19, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on A Letter to Theo

Dear Theo, It has been a year since you left, and I still feel your presence everywhere. I wanted to write you this letter, not to say goodbye, but to let you know how much you meant to me—and still do. You came into my life as a tiny, fluffy, curious bundle of fur, only…

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2024 Travel Journal

Posted on December 2, 2024December 3, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on 2024 Travel Journal
2024 Travel Journal

A fifteen-hour flight is not pleasant for most people, but I found my own way to pass the time. While onboard WiFi offers a digital escape, my sketchbook became my sanctuary. Between the hum of the engines and the occasional turbulence, I captured small gestures, fleeting expressions, and quiet moments frozen in ink. The city’s…

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Sep 9, 2024 ADAD posting

Posted on September 9, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on Sep 9, 2024 ADAD posting
Quick sketch in a flight

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Stars

Posted on August 12, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on Stars
Stars

My camera often serves as an extension of my canvas and palette, capturing moments that words or brushes can’t quite express. So when Jess invited me to watch a meteor shower with her, I eagerly agreed. Despite the overcast skies, we set out on a 65-kilometer drive north to Lake Simcoe after dinner, camera gear…

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July 21, 2024 Silverpoint

Posted on July 21, 2024August 12, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on July 21, 2024 Silverpoint
July 21, 2024 Silverpoint

I found two sample silverpoint ground solution made by Golden Artis Colors and I decided to give it a try. I applied this solution on a Chartpak AD Marker paper. The surface is quite smooth and very friendly to the silver. Here is a sketch on this silverpoint ground.

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Portrait Sketches

Posted on June 11, 2024August 12, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on Portrait Sketches
Portrait Sketches

I went to a lot of photography workshops back in 2008. They were all-day workshops with critiques and group discussions in the mornings followed by photo shootings of models in the afternoon. They were enjoyable. Recently I took out the photos I took back then for quick sketches as my daily drawing practice. I believe…

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Graphite and Charcoal, Journal

May 22, 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024August 12, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

continued the wave drawing from yesterday…

Journal, Pen and Ink

May 21, 2024 – Fountain Pen Exercise

Posted on May 21, 2024August 12, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on May 21, 2024 – Fountain Pen Exercise
May 21, 2024 – Fountain Pen Exercise

Although fountain pens are fun to work with it is quite unforgiving. That make it a good media to train for confidence because there is no opportunity to erase lines. Study of Victor Hugo’s drawing using fountain pen and wash

Journal, Pen and Ink

May 20, 2024 – Trees

Posted on May 20, 2024August 12, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on May 20, 2024 – Trees
May 20, 2024 – Trees

Continue to practice tree drawing – now in an urban setting. Quick sketch of Wanchai from a picture taken last year on my trip. Medium – Uniball gel pen   Trees in the neighbourhood – pencil

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Fountain Pen Exercise

Posted on May 20, 2024July 21, 2024 By tonytsang1 No Comments on Fountain Pen Exercise
Fountain Pen Exercise

 

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