Tong Chin Sye
Old Singapore Shop Houses
15 by 22 in
Watercolor on Paper
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.
Tong Chin Sye
Old Boat Quay Alley 1992
15" X 22"
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Singapore River
15" X 22"
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Chinatown, Singapore
30"x22"
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River
15" x 22"
Watercolor on Paper
His watercolors 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.
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.
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River
44 by 30 in
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River In Memories
44 by 30 in (SOLD)
Watercolor on Paper
Tong is an incredible artist with upmost adventure spirits. He made trips to China, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and the Indonesian Island including Sulawesi, Sumatra, Medan Lake Tahoe. The trip to the Indian subcontinent stretched over a period of three months, including the ancient cities in the south, Darjeeling, Varanasi and up north to Kathmandu and Nepal. The trips also included Europe, the cradle of western civilization and birth place of western art. On these trips, he made various visits to museums and painted amply on location. Having assimilated and incorporated these ideas, he visited Egypt, Greece, Turkey to seek new inspiration. These places provided the themes of many works in a later series.
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River
22 by 15 In (SOLD)
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Cavenagh Bridge
30 by 22 In (SOLD)
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Parliment House, Singapore River
30 by 22 In (SOLD)
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Old Kallang River
22 by 15 In (SOLD)
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Fullerton Bridge
30 by 22 In (SOLD)
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River, Old Boat Quay
22 by 15 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Blacksmiths
30 by 22 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Tian Hock Kin Temple (Heritage Site)
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Guang Ming Shang Temple 1
30 by 22 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Guang Ming Shang Temple 2
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River Old Shop Houses
30 by 22 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Shop Houses
60cm x 80cm
Oil on Canvas
Tong Chin Sye
Tian Hock Kin Temple II (Heritage Site)
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Tian Hock Kin Temple III (Heritage Site)
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Singapore River Old Shop Houses
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Shop Houses
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Shop Houses
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Shop Houses
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Samsui Ladies (Sorry, the image was taken with the old frame. The painting is in good condition. )
90cm x 65cm
Chinese Ink on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Turkeys
120 cm x 60cm
Chinese Ink on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
BSingapore River Coleman Bridge
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Old Shop Houses
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Kampong I
30 by 22 In
Watercolor on Paper
Tong Chin Sye
Kampong II
22 by 30 In
Watercolor on Paper