Singapore

@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 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 </a><a id="" href="https://www.instagram.com/puffingmuffin/" target="_blank">architecture, graphic design and visual communication</a>, <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 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’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’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>

@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>

@lucinda.law

Faber-Castell Singapore's ambassador Lucinda Law has amassed more than 13 years of experience in watercolour both as an artist and teacher.

@lucinda.law

Law's work surrounds around nature, focusing on the realistic watercolour renditions of florals and foliage.

@artclaytion

Singapore-based artist Chan Clayrene goes under the Instagram moniker Artclaytion. She's best known for illustrating her elaborate dresses with nail polish.

@artclaytion

Her signature style of mixing nail polish on top of her drawings brings the worlds of fashion and beauty together.

@puffingmuffin

A student of architecture, graphic design and visual communication, Candice Phang goes by the dreamy moniker puffingmuffin on Instagram.

@puffingmuffin

Drawing inspirations from nature and pop culture, the clown-like characters in her works explore a twisted, dark yet lighthearted bond in dreamy colours.

@mrn.a

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.

@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.

@andre_wee

RISD Fine Arts graduate Andre Wee is an illustrator and designer who is well versed in both 2D and 3D works.

@andre_wee

Wee's works range from pen sketches and digital graphics to architecture models and porcelain figurines.

@grace_ciao

Fashion illustrator Grace Ciao is known for her delicate and intricate illustrations with flowers and watercolours.

@grace_ciao

A favourite with luxury brands, her use of petals mimics the delicate and exquisite nature of a fabric, immortalising her fashion illustrations.

@oakandbindi

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.

@oakandbindi

Although Yang’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.

@lovage

Lasalle Fine Arts graduate Tiffany Lovage is known for her detailed illustrations of botany and anatomy in whimsical themes.

@lovage

Lovage’s works extend beyond pen and paper. Her intricate and distinctive henna styled artworks on skin have amassed a loyal following on Instagram.

@___rachele

Visual artist and illustrator Rachele Ho is known for bringing colours to life through her digital painted portraits.

@___rachele

Ho’s unique style derives from the pairing of soft pastels with loud and bright elements in a congruent and aesthetically pleasing manner.

@yelselogy

Singaporean fine art graduate Lesley Laura Tang goes by the moniker Yelselogy on Instagram.

@yelselogy

Her beautifully grotesque illustrations are influenced by pop surrealism, lowbrow art and dot work tattoos.

Culture | Art and Design

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

Creative forces

Text: Pramila G

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.