Li Fine Art
Gallery Art of South East Asia |
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TONG Chin Sye
A full time artist who travels all over the world to explore and paint on location. A key artist representing the 2nd Generation Singapore Art. Email lifineartgallery@yahoo.com to view or purchase |
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Fullerton Bridge 30"x22" Watercolor on Paper |
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Skyline 43 "x31" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Old Singapore 43 "x31" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Old Boat Quay 22 "x15" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Old Parliment House, Singapore River 30"x22" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Old Kallang River 22 "x15" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Old Singapore 15 "x22" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Old Clarke Quay 22 "x15" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River NEW 22"x15" Watercolor on Paper |
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Cavenagh Bridge 30"x22" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Old Chinatown, Singapore 30"x22" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Back Alley, Old Singapore 30" x 22" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Old Chinatown, Singapore 30"x22" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Tong Chin Sye
Back Alley, Old Singapore 15 " x 22" Watercolor on Paper NEW |
Born in 1939, Tong Chin Sye is a renowned Singaporean multimedia artist and part-time lecturer in Western Art at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore. He won first prize in the PSA Art Competition in 1987 and has participated in many exhibitions both locally and abroad. He was invited to represent Singapore at the Flemish Watercolor Days held at Zaventen, Europe in 1998.
A frequent traveler, Tong, with an open mind, continues to be inspired by architectural and cultural subject matters. Each new subject matter, be it a figures or an architectural structure, is well translated into his new spectrum of colors. All images captured by him never fail to present new excitement to viewers and art lovers. His watercolors and oil paintings naturally blend in the beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Viewers are easily moved by the flow of lines and the dynamics of mark making. His strength in sketching and drawing allows him to compose and work directly through sketch reference made during his trips. This truly expands his scopes in composing and designing picture surface, differentiating him from many painters who work directly from photographic references. His choice of colors is a balanced mixture of personality and visual memory. |  Hong Kong Street Scene 43"x29" Oil on Canvas  Chinatown I, Singapore 18"x13" Oil on Canvas |
 Taiwan 41"x29" (SOLD) Watercolor on Paper |
Tong works on all media including chinese painting, calligraphy, watercolor, oil and acrylic. With his variety of styles, Tong is the most sought after art instructor in Singapore. His students range from beginner painters to artists. He has conducted numerous talks and workshops including a watercolor appreciation lecture and demonstration at the Singapore Art Museum.
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Sketch is the heart of Tong's artworks. He travels from continents to continents. With his master scripting skills, he summarizes visual images momentarily and vividly transcending them into high art. Through his artworks, viewers could relate the images while admiring his masterly execution and brushworks.
|  12"x16" Sketch No.2 |
 12"x16" Sketch No.1 |
 30"x22" Sketch No.3 |
 30"x22" Sketch No.4 |
 30"x22" Sketch No.5 |
