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Local artists in Singapore: Talented illustrators you should follow on Instagram for a dose of art

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@lucinda.law<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucinda.law/" target="_blank">Faber-Castell Singapore's ambassador Lucinda Law has amassed more than 13 years of experience in watercolour both as an artist and teacher.</a></p>
@lucinda.law<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucinda.law/" target="_blank">Law's work surrounds around nature, focusing on the realistic watercolour renditions of florals and foliage.</a></p>
@artclaytion<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/artclaytion/">Singapore-based artist Chan Clayrene goes under the Instagram moniker Artclaytion. She's best known for illustrating her elaborate dresses with nail polish.</a></p>
@artclaytion<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artclaytion/" target="_blank">Her signature style of mixing nail polish on top of her drawings&nbsp;brings the worlds of fashion and beauty together</a>.</p>
@puffingmuffin<p><a id="" href="https://www.instagram.com/puffingmuffin/" target="_blank">A student of&nbsp;</a><a id="" href="https://www.instagram.com/puffingmuffin/" target="_blank">architecture, graphic design and visual communication</a>,&nbsp;<a id="" href="https://www.instagram.com/puffingmuffin/" target="_blank">Candice Phang goes by the dreamy moniker puffingmuffin on Instagram.</a></p>
@puffingmuffin<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/puffingmuffin/" target="_blank">Drawing inspirations from nature and pop culture, the clown-like characters in her works explore a twisted, dark yet lighthearted bond in dreamy colours.</a></p>
@mrn.a<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrn.a/" target="_blank">NTU Visual Communications undergraduate Marina A. rose to prominence after working closely with local band Disco Hue as their art director and album cover illustrator.</a></p>
@mrn.a<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/mrn.a/">Know for her kitschy and unapologetic use of bold and vibrant palettes (almost like a neon-drenched arcade), her provocative palettes portray youthful rebellion with a sense of fun and freedom</a>.</p>
@andre_wee<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/andre_wee/">RISD Fine Arts graduate Andre Wee is an illustrator and designer who is well versed in both 2D and 3D works.</a></p>
@andre_wee<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/andre_wee/">Wee's works range from pen sketches and digital graphics to architecture models and porcelain figurines.</a></p>
@grace_ciao<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/grace_ciao/">Fashion illustrator Grace Ciao is known for her delicate and intricate illustrations with flowers and watercolours.</a></p>
@grace_ciao<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/grace_ciao/">A favourite with luxury brands, her use of petals mimics the delicate and exquisite nature of a&nbsp;fabric, immortalising her fashion illustrations.</a></p>
@oakandbindi<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oakandbindi/" target="_blank">Originally from Malaysia, Lydia Yang of Oak and Bindi is a Singapore-based illustrator who is making waves in the scene with art collectives such as TellYourChildren.</a></p>
@oakandbindi<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/oakandbindi/">Although Yang&rsquo;s works are inspired from old Fleischer Studios, she merges them with inspirations from the '90s cartoons and films of her childhood as well as fast food and current street trends.</a></p>
@lovage<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovage/" target="_blank">Lasalle Fine Arts graduate Tiffany Lovage is known for her detailed illustrations of botany and anatomy in whimsical themes.</a></p>
@lovage<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/lovage/">Lovage&rsquo;s works extend beyond pen and paper. Her intricate and distinctive henna styled artworks on skin have amassed a loyal following on Instagram.</a></p>
@___rachele<p><a href="/admin/gallery-photoes/edit/Visual Artist and illustrator, Rachele Ho is known for bringing colours to life through her digital painted portraits." target="_blank">Visual artist and illustrator Rachele Ho is known for bringing colours to life through her digital painted portraits.</a></p>
@___rachele<p><a href="/admin/gallery-photoes/edit/Visual Artist and illustrator, Rachele Ho is known for bringing colours to life through her digital painted portraits." target="_blank" id="">Ho&rsquo;s unique style derives from the pairing of soft pastels with loud and bright elements in a congruent and aesthetically pleasing manner.</a></p>
@yelselogy<p><a href="/admin/gallery-photoes/edit/Singaporean fine art graduate, Lesley Laura Tang goes by the moniker yelselogy on Instagram." target="_blank">Singaporean fine art graduate Lesley Laura Tang goes by the moniker Yelselogy on Instagram.</a></p>
@yelselogy<p><a href="/admin/gallery-photoes/edit/Singaporean fine art graduate, Lesley Laura Tang goes by the moniker yelselogy on Instagram." target="_blank" id="">Her beautifully grotesque illustrations are influenced by pop surrealism, lowbrow art and dot work tattoos.</a></p>
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From watercolour artwork and pencil work to a digital illustrations and glitter-finished pieces, these artists are painting the town red

In light of the upcoming Faber-Castell Art Festival, we've rounded up 10 of the hottest illustrators in Singapore. From dark and twisted to whimsical and flirty, these #mce_temp_url#artists inspire us to get back to the basics of pen and paper, colour pencils and glitter for an unplugged session. At the festival, expect a range of workshops such as flora and foliage watercolour illustrations by Faber-Castell's brand ambassador Lucinda Law, create fashion illustrations using nail polish by Chan Clayrene of Artclaytion and join badge making sessions by Candice Phang of Puffingmuffin.

The Faber-Castell Art Festival is happening from 27 May to 4 June, 11am to 9pm at Marina Square Central Atrium.

 

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