First impressions of New Zealand’s South Island, from the rolling hills of Dunedin to shifting weather, birds, and mountain landscapes, observed through the early days of settling in.

‘Emy Thiran Works’ was my first solo exhibition featuring 14 paintings in acrylic, held at Komunal, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar.

When I was studying for my master’s degree, I spent a lot of time looking at the late Chen Wen Hsi’s (1906-1991) work and I’ve been so captivated by his style and approach.

If you’ve read Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, then you know what Morning Pages are. If you haven’t tried them, I totally recommend you do.

Since the beginning of this year, my reflections on painting have led me towards the importance of gratitude and the difference it has made to how I work and think.

The Spiritual Power of Abstract Art:

When I began painting seriously in 2019, I discovered that art was more than just a creative outlet—it became a path to physical release and spiritual connection.

I've been asked a few times what is meant by "process-driven" work. Simply put, it means I don't plan the work beforehand; I let the process lead me intuitively.

Play nurtures our kids’ confidence and creativity,. But more than that it can help us connect with our kids at a deeper level.

What is slow living? Why do we need it? How can art encourage slow living?

The Artists’ Way by Julia Cameron is a wonderful book that has changed my own approach to artmaking. Here are my 7 personal takeaways from the book.