Community Impact
Art is deeply connected to life and living. I see it as a conversation between the artist and the world around us—an invitation to connect, encourage, and bring beauty into the lives of others.
Charity Art Project:
Children’s Cancer Foundation
Since then, we have created four paintings for this cause, with the largest measuring 1.2 m by 0.9 m. Together, these artworks have raised close to $4,000.
More importantly, the project allowed the children to experience the joy of being part of something bigger than themselves—using creativity to bring hope and encouragement to others.
Title: Tree of Hope
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 60 X 70cm
Date: 2024 Artists: Class of K1/K2 2024 & Grace Yong
Message:
The rainbow first appeared in the Bible in the story of Noah and was God's promise that He had brought them into a new season of hope after the dark times of the great flood.
The Tree of Hope embodies the hopes and dreams that the K1K2 artists at Character Montessori desire for themselves and those who face seemingly unsurmountable challenges.
In 2024, I introduced the works of Yayoi Kusama to the children. Her bold use of dots and vibrant colours made her art especially engaging for young learners.
We experimented with different ways of creating dots using a variety of materials. Over two months, each child created between six and ten artworks and enthusiastically asked to make more.
Inspired by their excitement, I invited the children to create something much larger than their usual A5 and A4 pieces. Together, we combined their colourful dot explorations into a collaborative painting measuring 60 × 70 cm.
When I shared the project with my husband, he suggested using the artwork to raise funds for charity. Inspired by the idea, we named the painting Tree of Hope.
.We chose to support the Children's Cancer Foundation so the children could understand the purpose behind the project. A representative visited the school to share how the organisation supports children battling cancer, and later that year, the painting was auctioned at our year-end concert.
Freedom Encounter Conference 2025
The Freedom Encounter Conference is a three-part annual gathering held in Singapore, created to inspire and equip Christians who are working in—or exploring—the creative industry. Launched in 2024, the conference provides a welcoming space for believers to rediscover their God-given identity, connect with fellow creatives, and grow in confidence as they pursue their calling.
In 2025, during the second year of the conference, I had the privilege of being invited to join a team of four artists led by Grace Bailey. Together, we participated in a series of live painting sessions during the three main conference gatherings.
Throughout the conference, the team worked collaboratively to create a large artwork measuring 1.2 m by 1.5 m, inspired by the conference theme of “Identity.” The painting developed gradually during the sessions, allowing participants to witness the creative process as the artwork unfolded.
In preparation for the event, I joined the team in several pre-conference meetings, where we discussed the concept, planned the artistic direction, and received guidance and training for the live painting sessions.
It was a meaningful experience to collaborate with fellow artists and contribute creatively to a conference that encourages believers to explore how their gifts and faith can come together in the creative arts.
Painting Birthday Cards
In 2024, I became an active participant in the Prophetic Arts Community at Soakability Church. One of the first projects I joined was a year-long initiative to create hand-painted birthday cards for church members.
For each card, the project coordinator would give me only the gender and birth date of the person I was painting for. Their name was intentionally withheld. I would spend time praying for inspiration—both for the image I should paint and for a word of encouragement to accompany it.
Each card was painted on an A5 card using acrylic paint. Over the course of the year, I created close to 20 birthday cards. The process was both enjoyable and meaningful. Because of the smaller size, each card typically took less than a day to complete once I had done the research, studied the subject, and planned the design.
This project gave me many opportunities to develop my painting skills. I explored a wide variety of subjects—flowers, animals, landscapes, and other scenes. Some of the images I enjoyed so much that I later created larger versions of them on canvas.
Several recipients later reached out to thank me for the cards. They shared that the message and images spoke directly to their personal situations and brought them encouragement and comfort
In 2024, the leader of the Prophetic Arts Community at Soakability Church invited me to participate in live painting during church services. Although I was hesitant at first—having always preferred a slower, more reflective approach to painting—I eventually accepted the invitation with the encouragement of the community leader and fellow artists.
I made my first attempt in May 2025. Completing a painting within two hours felt daunting, but by the end of the service I had painted enough to share the message behind the artwork with the congregation, adding the final touches later at home.
Since then, I have grown more confident in this form of painting. Careful preparation is essential, from planning the composition to selecting the right materials.
Live painting brings a unique creative dimension to worship and reflects an aspect of God's character that is not often expressed. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this way and to be a small instrument in sharing His creativity with others.
Live Painting During Church Service
