Corporate and Private Workshop

Hello!

Do you have a teambuilding coming up?  Thinking of offering some creative sessions for your group?

Or maybe you are looking for an alternative Bridal Shower / Hen’s Night Party activity ?

Join me for a few hours of relaxing and fun calligraphy or watercolor painting. Perfect for beginners with no prior experience in art or even for those who dabbled previously. There is room for you here.

The rate is SGD130 per pax for a 3 hour session and  inclusive of all materials that you can take home. A minimum of 6 participants is required to book a session. For one-on-one or less than 6 participants, fees will be adjusted accordingly.  Discounts available for more than 20 participants. The timing can also be customized according to your preference, let me know what works best for you.

Creativity is the gift that keeps on giving. Join me.

xx,

Dee

p.s : In case a class is not what you have in mind but rather an on-the-day calligraphy and painting for your guests, kindly click here.

Get in touch using the form below or drop me a line at [email protected] and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

 

 

Flourishing in Calligraphy

Hiyaaaa!!

I am so excited to offer new classes for Calligraphy! This is probably one of the most asked questions by those who have taken my Modern Calligraphy workshop. So here you go! Announcing this early and giving everyone a chance to call first dibs on the limited seats! Yahooo let’s do this!

xx,

Dee

To sign up do the following :

  1. Submit the form below.
  2. Minimum age: 8 years old.

Workshop Duration : 

2 Sessions of 3 Hours each

Workshop Fee : 

SGD 300 – for 2 sessions

Payment accepted :

Cash, Cheque, Paylah or Bank Transfer . Credit card payments are also accepted + Paypal’s transaction fee

Materials :

All materials will be provided in class. Materials are yours to take home

Do I need to have a prior experience in Calligraphy?

– Preferably, Yes. I will not be covering the basics of calligraphy on this session. To sign up to my Beginners Class in Modern Calligraphy , kindly click here.

Cancellation and Refund

Strictly no refund after payment has been transferred. You can however transfer your seat to somebody else.

 

 

 

Loose Watercolor Floral Painting

To sign up do the following :

  1. Submit the form below. Only Select the dates under Floral Watercolor
  2. Minimum age: 8 years old.

Workshop Duration :

2.5 Hours per session

Workshop Fee :

  • Modern Calligraphy (a two sessions class) – SGD 180
  • Introduction to Watercolor / Basic Technique / Crystal Painting – SGD 130
  • Brush Calligraphy – SGD 130
  • Floral Watercolor – SGD 130

Sign up for all 5 sessions for SGD 370

Payment accepted :

Cash, Cheque, Paylah or Bank Transfer . Credit card payments are also accepted + Paypal’s transaction fee

Do I need to have a prior experience in Watercolor ?

– No need. The class is geared towards beginners. 🙂

Discounted Price

Sign up for my Calligraphy and Watercolor Bootcamp Workshop Package for a discounted rate of SGD 370 for all 5 sessions .

Cancellation and Refund

Strictly no refund after payment has been transferred. You can however transfer your seat to somebody else.

Other Classes offered

Finally I have the following classes you can take after my basic calligraphy and watercolor sessions :

Flourishing in Calligraphy

Copperplate Calligraphy

Landscape Workshops (coming soon)

About me :

Hello! I am Dee and I am the girl behind Souldeelight,  a freelance creative artist in Singapore, and SO excited to meet you!

I am a self-taught creative who thrives in calligraphy and watercolor. Pursuing my creative dreams have led me to open doors that enabled me to work with various organizations and brands. Had been sharing my love of letterforms and watercolor through my workshops since 2014.

Introduction to Watercolor

To sign up do the following :

  1. Submit the form below. Only Select the dates under Introduction to Watercolor
  2. Minimum age: 8 years old.

Workshop Duration :

2.5 Hours per session

Workshop Fee :

  • Modern Calligraphy (a two sessions class) – SGD 180
  • Introduction to Watercolor / Basic Technique / Crystal Painting – SGD 130
  • Brush Calligraphy – SGD 130
  • Floral Watercolor – SGD 130

Sign up for all 5 sessions for SGD 370

Payment accepted :

Cash, Cheque, Paylah or Bank Transfer . Credit card payments are also accepted + Paypal’s transaction fee

Do I need to have a prior experience in Watercolor ?

– No need. The class is geared towards beginners. 🙂

Discounted Price

Sign up for my Calligraphy and Watercolor Bootcamp Workshop Package for a discounted rate of SGD 370 for all 5 sessions .

Cancellation and Refund

Strictly no refund after payment has been transferred. You can however transfer your seat to somebody else.

Other Classes offered

Finally I have the following classes you can take after my basic calligraphy and watercolor sessions :

Flourishing in Calligraphy

Copperplate Calligraphy

Landscape Workshops (coming soon)

About me :

Hello! I am Dee and I am the girl behind Souldeelight,  a freelance creative artist in Singapore, and SO excited to meet you!

I am a self-taught creative who thrives in calligraphy and watercolor. Pursuing my creative dreams have led me to open doors that enabled me to work with various organizations and brands. Had been sharing my love of letterforms and watercolor through my workshops since 2014.

Brush Calligraphy

To sign up do the following :

  1. Submit the form below. Only Select the dates under Brush Calligraphy
  2. Minimum age: 8 years old.

Workshop Duration :

2.5 Hours per session x 2 sessions

Workshop Fee :

  • Modern Calligraphy (a two sessions class) – SGD 180
  • Introduction to Watercolor / Basic Technique / Crystal Painting – SGD 130
  • Brush Calligraphy – SGD 130
  • Floral Watercolor – SGD 130

Sign up for all 5 sessions for SGD 370

Payment accepted :

Cash, Cheque, Paylah or Bank Transfer . Credit card payments are also accepted + Paypal’s transaction fee

Do I need to have a prior experience in Calligraphy ?

– No need. The class is geared towards beginners. 🙂

Discounted Price

Sign up for my Calligraphy and Watercolor Bootcamp Workshop Package for a discounted rate of SGD 370 for all 5 sessions .

Cancellation and Refund

Strictly no refund after payment has been transferred. You can however transfer your seat to somebody else.

Other Classes offered

Finally I have the following classes you can take after my basic calligraphy and watercolor sessions :

Flourishing in Calligraphy

Copperplate Calligraphy

Landscape Workshops (coming soon)

About me :

Hello! I am Dee and I am the girl behind Souldeelight,  a freelance creative artist in Singapore, and SO excited to meet you!

I am a self-taught creative who thrives in calligraphy and watercolor. Pursuing my creative dreams have led me to open doors that enabled me to work with various organizations and brands. Had been sharing my love of letterforms and watercolor through my workshops since 2014.

Modern Calligraphy

To sign up do the following :

  1. Submit the form below. Only Select the dates under Modern Calligraphy
  2. Minimum age: 8 years old.

Workshop Duration :

2.5 Hours per session x 2 sessions

Workshop Fee :

  • Modern Calligraphy (a two sessions class) – SGD 180
  • Introduction to Watercolor / Basic Technique / Crystal Painting – SGD 130
  • Brush Calligraphy – SGD 130
  • Floral Watercolor – SGD 130

Sign up for all 5 sessions for SGD 370

Payment accepted :

Cash, Cheque, Paylah or Bank Transfer . Credit card payments are also accepted + Paypal’s transaction fee

Do I need to have a prior experience in Calligraphy ?

– No need. The class is geared towards beginners. 🙂

Discounted Price

Sign up for my Calligraphy and Watercolor Bootcamp Workshop Package for a discounted rate of SGD 370 for all 5 sessions .

Cancellation and Refund

Strictly no refund after payment has been transferred. You can however transfer your seat to somebody else.

Other Classes offered

Finally I have the following classes you can take after my basic calligraphy and watercolor sessions :

Flourishing in Calligraphy

Copperplate Calligraphy

Landscape Workshops (coming soon)

About me :

Hello! I am Dee and I am the girl behind Souldeelight,  a freelance creative artist in Singapore, and SO excited to meet you!

I am a self-taught creative who thrives in calligraphy and watercolor. Pursuing my creative dreams have led me to open doors that enabled me to work with various organizations and brands. Had been sharing my love of letterforms and watercolor through my workshops since 2014.

Romantic Opulence on The Bay Wedding Styled Shoot for Singapore Brides

What an afternoon spent over at Monti at  1-Pavillion together with other vendors in the wedding industry for a creative shoot for Singapore Brides ! 

They closed the whole restaurant for us to totally have creative freedom and I must say , Zyn from Le FairyMeadow did such a fantastic job styling the place. The venue itself is already a statement piece, Monti just oozes opulence and class. Walking in I immediately imagine great gatsby themed functions being held there. Its just amazing.

I was in Ireland when I received the email regarding the shoot, and after jumping up and down hahaha, I panicked if I had enough time to finish all the pieces when I arrived back in Singapore in time for the shoot. But the moodboard and vision was so clear and communicated well that it was easy creating the pieces.

My big big THANK YOU to Singapore Brides for having me and trusting me to be part of this feature.

And to my fellow creatives who are just amazing at what they do. So grateful to collaborate with you all!

xx,

Dee

 

Publication : Singapore Brides

Photography: The Beautiful Moment Photography
Venue: Monti at 1-Pavilion
Venue and Floral Stylist: Le Fairymeadow
Dessert Table: Monti at 1-Pavilion
Calligraphy and Wedding Stationery: Souldeelight
Wedding Cake: BabyCakes Singapore
Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands: eClarity

 

 

 

 

 

Portraits | Singapore Boudoir | H.

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       I am grateful for clients who I meet along the way who gets me and my desire to take images that  means something to them in a very personal level. I usually end up being good friends with them. Not every assignment will evoke emotions, and not every session will have a personal take.

So I am honored when I do spend an hour or so with those who trusts me enough to be vulnerable. To bare one’s vulnerability takes a great amount of courage. And there is such a huge difference between sexy and sleazy. Anyone can take their clothes off, but not everyone can bare their soul. And this is a huge part of why I have Souldeelight to begin with.

Thank You, H, for the trust and for even going the extra mile writing the beautiful note below.

FROM H :

Before I got married, I always had this idea of having a boudoir photoshoot done —out of curiousity and  to surprise my fiancé…and maybe so that I also have something to keep with me when I get old.

It was just always an idea, but I never had the guts to really have it done for one main reason- fear.

Fear that I would be totally uncomfortable during the shoot; fear that the photos might turn up too sleazy and not the effect I wanted; fear that I might get conscious all along knowing that I will be spending hours in my lingerie with a photographer I didn’t even know.

It was a stroke of luck when I found Dee. It was all in good timing and out of faith, that I finally agreed and let myself into that shoot. To be honest, I was still hesitant until a few hours before our shoot. I wanted to just cancel the whole thing as I was, at that time, still scared. Good thing I didn’t, because the moment I saw Dee, I immediately felt relaxed.  She has this bubbly attitude that would make a first-time-amateur-poser-client just so comfortable.

Dee’s style in pictures is all about being natural and being true to oneself. She would guide you and help you with what to do, but would not totally overpower and make you pose like a stiff mannequin.

Dee also has this incredible way of playing with natural lighting and her creativity is just overflowing. She can see the little details and she can make a messy living room and an empty bedroom into a great studio.

Our boudoir turned out into such an amazing bonding session. We were laughing and it really felt like I have a friend taking pictures of me. There are a lot of photographers out there, but a boudoir photographer is something else. For me, Dee is the perfect boudoir photographer because during the whole shoot, she would let you just be…YOU.

In the end, we had a memorable session; I have a set of amazing pictures that I will always be proud of; and I gained not only a photographer who I can always trust, but also a friend.

H.

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Souldeelight Workshop

Join me in an afternoon of Calligraphy, Watercolor, Beautiful mess and loads of laughter!
Checkout my workshops

Portraits | Boudoir | Ria

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“It’s the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.”

~ Maya Angelou, Phenomenal Woman

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From Ria :

I’m a housewife who is in house clothes and uncombed hair,running after two active toddlers 99% of the time.
So it was a very good experience feeling like a Cinderella for a day with Souldeelight as my fairy godmother.
I was apprehensive to push through with this boudoir shoot at first but in between her giggles and sunny attitude, somehow Dee made me feel comfortable and confident about myself despite my pimples, bulges and stretch marks.
 
The purpose of this photo shoot is to be able to preserve whatever’s left of my youth and have something to look back to when I’m old and gray, I’d only do this once so I went for the most creative, most artistic person I know who understands “sexy but classy” very well.
 
Amidst the chores, the smell of garlic and onion and the toddler mess I have to deal with everyday,
it was good to have a Cinderella moment and remind me that there’s still a beautiful woman inside.
The pics made the husband happy and proud too!
 
 

 

I met Ria when I was still working in Cebu under a Japanese Software Telecom company. I’ve always admired her as a person, as a business woman… and now more than ever as a mother. People dubbed her as supermom, and really, if you know her, you wouldn’t be surprised why.

I seem to be attracted to people who keeps their hands and minds busy. Remember that old adage, “an idle mind is the devil’s playground”? That is so true. We all know people who flood our social media timeline with rants and complains. But really, we have hands, feet , a brain and a heart… we can move, we can feel, we can decide to do something to get out of the rut.

And Ria does exactly that. As if living the role of a stay at home mom and wife is not demanding enough, she joins a community of fellow moms and other women on talks and short courses right in the middle of Google playground in San Franciso. I mean, how awesome is that!?! (I wanna be like you when I grow up Ria!!!!! hahahahha just kidding)

So Imagine my delight when she asked if I can do a boudoir session for her. Boudoir shoots, the  classy kind, are not for everyone. And not everyone would understand why someone would do it. For me, it is one of the most intimate kind of photography there is. Aside from the skimpy clothes and the lingerie and all silky materials present in the set… It is intimate because it’s another form of embracing yourself, your womandhood, it’s celebrating you.

And every single lady who I had the pleasure of photographing in a boudoir themed shoot, will say exactly this. It’s not because they want attention. It’s not because it’s the “in” thing to do right now. Some would do it as a gift for their partners. But more importantly, it’s a form of appreciation of who they are as woman, appreciating their  bodies now whatever size or form or condition it is on. Every body is beautiful. The soul and personality that makes that body go alive trumps whatever number is displayed in the vital stats or on the weighing scale.

And besides, true beauty never craves for attention of others.

Thank you Ria for the wonderful time, the trust and celebrating you! And thank you for the generous words about our time together.

p.s: we have to kick out Dan, Ria’s husband, out of the hotel room while we do the shoot. Hahaha. Thank you for being such a good sport Dan!

credits : Photography | Souldeelight {Dee}           Makeup and Styling   : Candelaria “Ana” Aviso

 

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Photography | Souldeelight {Dee}

Makeup and Styling   : Candelaria “Ana” Aviso

Souldeelight at Singapore Tourism Board

Thank you so much Singapore Tourism Board for recommending Souldeelight for classes to try when in Singapore! **happy dance**

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Good Vibes

Totally had a great time with this project for a client. Literally spreading good vibes to many!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Speaking of good vibes….. Oh hello there weekend! Closing my weekday with such a wonderful time teaching calligraphy for our Seniors. I always look forward to every class. And every class always have me leaving totally happy and grateful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have a wonderful weekend folks! ♥

Beautiful Dreamcatchers

Some people are like beautiful dreamcatchers ; absorbing the most terrible things for those they love. And leaving them only the Softest, gentlest thoughts behind.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Calligraphy for Walk Along With Me & Be Perfect at Alcove Wedding Showcase

I am so grateful to be part of the first ever Alcove at Caldwell House Wedding showcase. I’ve met wonderful fellow vendors in the wedding industry and lovely couples excited to shop anything wedding!

Nestled in the heart of the iconic Chijmes compound, Alcove at Caldwell House is Watabe Wedding’s latest wedding venue next to Chijmes Hall.  A beautiful space that is perfect for a cozy wedding, Alcove at Caldwell boasts of pristine white walls, high ceilings, Neoclassical windows. An original French inscription of Marche en ma presence et sois parfait, sits at the foot of a dome in the ballroom area. The inscription translates to “Walk along with me and be perfect”, which truly ties the whole space together.

All photography done by the very talented team of Lightedpixel Photography.

Thank you for having me Caldwell House!

 

xx,

Dee

 

 

 

 

Seeing Beauty

I read this one today and it just hits a bullseye.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“Every artist who has ever painted a picture will be aware of something that could have been better… But anyone viewing your work will be oblivious to the things you don’t like.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am ever so grateful to people around me who see beauty in what I do. It truly is a gift. And I hope my eyes (and heart) is also trained to see the good not just in a work of art.. But to always see the good in a person.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My Kind of Mess

 

Come through the forest of your thoughts and collapse into the clearing of grace. ♥
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{Morgan H. Nichols}
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One of my most favorite word. GRACE.
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Also these lovelies on my desk are my kind of mess. They did say surround yourself with things that make you happy? 😊 Happy weekend loves, hope you’ll be surrounded with beautiful things and people that gives you silly grin. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Live a Good Story

 

My story is filled with terrible choices, broken pieces, and ugly truths. But it’s also filled with major comebacks, peace in my soul and a grace that saved my life. ♥
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Brokenness. Grace. Thrive.
I guess that’s my life story so far in 3 words.
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Beautiful Sparks

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Innocent demons⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Inside her eyes, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And they recklessly play ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
With matches. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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— I’ve never seen⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sparks so pretty. ♥ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m sorry I was Hangry

 

We’ve all been guilty of being grumpy when hangry. Hurray for people who knows exactly how to tame the beast with food. Hahahaha. 💓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Raise your hand if you’re guilty! 😄

Dear Denise

 

dear @craftedbydq , my dearest dearest friend.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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these lines from rachel moger, reminded me of you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“you deserve flowers in your doorstep⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
and coffee in the morning⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
you deserve notes left in your dashboard⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
and ice cream sundaes at 3am⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
you deserve honesty every day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
and to be kissed every hour⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
you deserve to reminded⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
of how beautiful you are.”⠀⠀⠀

on top of my list

 

Of all the things I look forward to most in this life, falling in love with you is on top of my list.
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See it everywhere

 

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It means there is beauty rooted⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So deep within you⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You can’t help but⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
See it everywhere ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How often do we forget that part of what enables us to see and appreciate these beautiful works we see in our feed… Is in part because we have beauty residing in us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hello there beautiful ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Salt of the Earth

 

Matthew 5:13 – Be Salty. :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And also be the light⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Collecting Beautiful Moments

 

Collecting beautiful moments should be everyone’s hustle.
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And here we are on the last prompt for #comefloralwithus. I would like to thank EVERYONE who flooded my feed with your beautiful entries. You guys inspire me so so much, you have no idea. THANK YOU for sticking with us, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In behalf of my cohosts @aquarryl @craftedbydq and @nathanielong , together with @overjoyedxyz and @escoda_brushes … THANK YOU!!! ⠀⠀

Crystals Craze

Another Crystal painting for the #celebratevibrantjuly hosted by my amazing friends @aquarryl @mitchumali @portia_hand @teejayalipio together with @m.grahamco . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I love how delicate the baby pink and the blue blends together. I’ve always loved painting crystals, like leaves and other botanical elements… it’s really relaxing painting them. In case you wanna join me , I share how to paint these babies in my intro to watercolor class. (HAHAHAHHAHAHA see how smoothly I transitioned to shameless plugging my workshop right there. Thank you for bearing with me. You guys are winners, seriously.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And can i just say .. I LOVE #worldwatercolormonth!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Brush | @silverbrushlimited

 

Chaos

 

The thing about chaos is that while it disturbs us, it too forces us to roar in a way we secretly find magnificent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Don’t be a prick!

 

PSA : Don’t be a prick. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Brush | @escoda_brushes
Paint | @m.grahamco

The Beach

 

Take me to the beacchhhhh ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Calligraphy | Writing Words and Finding rest

“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously”

I am guilty of not constantly updating this blog. Believe me, there’s so many things I want to share here. That’s definitely one thing I would need to improve on for the coming year. I will never get used to the fact whenever I hear from strangers (yes! strangers who I meet during workshops or events or a friend of a friend, etc) that they visit my blog and actually take time to browse around and read some of my thoughts in here. Not even my friends who I beg to visit my blog actually reads it. Hahahhahaha, I’m just kidding. I don’t have to beg them, I just promise them treats and sweets. Haha. Kidding again. You know I love you guys.

Seriously, I can’t remember the last time I got lost just writing. Souldeelight was first and foremost a space where I retreat and breathe out words. And then it became a photography space , and then a place where I share my calligraphy. And along the way, I’ve stepped back from writing. Took down old posts, and started fresh. Clean slate.

But I miss it. I miss drowning in words. I’ve always felt free penning down words. And I’ve always have this deep appreciation of beautifully stringed words. That’s why probably I love writing quotes and lyrics whenever I practice calligraphy and hand lettering.

Oh… I promise (to myself) to do better next year. And write more. And write better.

Anyway, here are some writings I did recently :).

xx,

Dee

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“Never until the end of time will there be another such as you.

You have shown no knowledge or appreciation of your uniqueness.

Yet, you are the rarest thing in the world”

  • Og Mandino

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“Stop acting so small.

You are universe in static motion”

  • Rumi

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“Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree,

you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”

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“I know you think this world is too dark to even dream in color,

but I’ve seen flowers bloom at midnight”

  • Andrea Gibson

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“So dear friend, be cheerful when your inner self is empty and hallow,

it means so much more is coming your way”

  • S.G. Kilbride

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“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together”

  • Vincent Van Gogh

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“When you learn how much you are worth,

you’ll stop giving people discounts.”

Souldeelight Modern Calligraphy Singapore

I am so excited to finally post some of the photos from the last Modern Calligraphy workshop I conducted this month. June had been an extra busy month for this little hobbit, so amidst the backlogs that I am working on, I kicked myself on finishing a quick blog post and work on some of the photos from the class. I am so happy and blessed to have a varied set of participants on every class. From a tattoo artist to invitation designers to a dad who wants to make custom calligraphy for his daughter’s birthday! I enjoy hearing their reasons for signing up! Thank you again for spending an afternoon with me. 🙂

I don’t really plan the series of workshop I’m going to hold. It mostly depends on my schedule and the response from the previous class. So thank you so much for the encouraging feedback and all the kind words!

 
Payment Accepted: All Major Credit Cards/Paypal and Local Bank Transfers.
 
SEE YOU!!!
 
always,
Dee
 
p.s: Finally got all my long awaited supplies.. so im coming up with a giveaway!
All participants will automatically be eligible to possibly win a whole Souldeelight Calligraphy Kit!
Hand picked 10 different nibs, a pen holder, ink, Souldeelight’s Letter Guides and other surprises!
I will draw one lucky participant at the end of the class! 🙂
 
 p.p.s:
I would like to thank as well the following AWESOME brands
and even more AWESOME people
who added a bucketful of crazy wonderful lovely thingsLittle Treat’s Inc
for the dessert bar that screams sweet delectables that are way too pretty to eat!
But we still devoured each one happily! hah!

Fiona Treadwell
for the dried lavender and rose buds to add that subtle aroma on the giveaway packs.

Wessex Tavern
for always giving us absolutely wonderful service and food.
This is my secret spot, but now everybody knows about it!

 
One of the participants is a photography client of mine. And she showed me one of the photos
from our session which she had printed on canvas! Haha so here’s a photo of me holding a photo of a photo that I took. Hah!
 
 
 
 
  If you are on instagram, you can follow me at @souldeelight. See you!
And here some posts for #souldeelight during the workshop! Thanks guys!
 

Blossom

 

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. 🌸

Be Kind

Let’s guard the source of our joy. Imagine if we’ve been craving the whole week for our favorite food/ice cream / cake / pizza. (yes I know. I do A LOT of food analogies hahahahahaha… Don’t you wanna be friends now?)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ah yes, food. So something good happened and we went ahead and indulged ourselves with our favorite nomnoms. I swear I will walk home holding on that box of treats as if they’re pure gold. Hahahaha.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But deep inside us, in the quiet corner of our hearts, there lies joy. And we carry it with us day in and day out. I believe joy is the salt that makes love flavorful. Haven’t you heard of the line give and love joyfully?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So let’s guard our joy. Especially when we create and we put our stuff out there. And it can be pretty overwhelming and also daunting when we start to compare our works with that of others. We wouldn’t compare our stories with that of others yeah? We have our own stories to tell. And each one is worth knowing.

So let’s be kind to ourselves. I’m saying this to myself too, “Dee, be kind to Dee.”

Clemantis

Ah you guys! Overwhelming response looking at all the entries for our #comefloralwithus, doing a happy dance together with my co-hosts @aquarryl @nathanielong and @craftedbydq, and of course @overjoyedxyz and @escoda_brushes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Here’s my contribution on this week’s prompt…. Clematis! On with the party !

Thank you so much for all your entries !!! Paint | @m.grahamco

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You Learn

 

As the anthem of my high-school years would sing it….⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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you live, you learn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You cry, you learn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You lose, you learn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You bleed, you leeaaarrrrnnnnn 🎶⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hello @alanis Morissette ♥

Burst!

 

Hiiiiii Guyssss!! Currently doing a spot calligraphy in the heart of Orchard Singapore right at this moment. So just saying a quick Hi from my corner to all of you! ♥

Don’t Play Small

 

“There is no passion to be found in playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Passionate life for me doesn’t have to be grand, perfect, big, extravagant, in your face or “so bright I have to wear shades”. Passionate life is the quiet contentment and peace while doing little and big things that makes your heart sing. Laugh at the mistakes you make. Say Fuck it, when things don’t go your way. And be excited with the thought that even if you can do some things with closed eyes, theres always something new to learn. That for me is the passionate life, the eagerness to learn, and the fearlessness to commit mistakes.

Anemone

Wooohoooo doing a happy dance looking at all the entries for our #comefloralwithus, together with my co-hosts @aquarryl @nathanielong and @craftedbydq, and of course @overjoyedxyz and @escoda_brushes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s my contribution on our third prompt…. Anemone!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Also, me and some close friends declared a self-imposed BAN not to buy any art materials for two months…. because we no longer have ANE-MONEy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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LOL get it? get it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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On with the party ! Thank you so much for all your entries !!!

Finest , Loveliest , Tenderest

You are the finest , loveliest , tenderest and most beautiful person I know. And even that is an understatement.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
{ F. Scott Fitzgerald }