New! Introduction to Photorealistic Painting

Participants will acquire the basic knowledge of colour theory, principles and elements of arts. They will learn to apply blending techniques to create a photorealism art work at the end of the course.

About the trainer
Ernest Chan Tuck Yew is a full-time fine artist and educator who has received accolades locally and internationally. He has exhibited at various institutions including the Singapore President’s Young Talents Exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum, The Esplanade and the Singapore Tyler Print Institute. Ernest holds a Master of Fine Arts from Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education, a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of Central England, Birmingham Institute of Arts and Designs and a Diploma in Fine Art (Printmaking) from LASALLE College of the Arts.

Ernest lectured at LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts Fine from 1999 to 2006 and is currently a teaching artist under the Ministry of Education and National Art Council’s Artist-Mentor Scheme where he.guides visual art teachers in both content and pedagogical knowledge. During his years at LASALLE, he was also the vice president and member of the Printmaking Society Singapore.

Ernest was part of the visual arts programming and curatorial team at The Esplanade from 2006 to 2008. He has exhibited widely and spoken at international platforms.

Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.