Isabella Chen's Joo Chiat Back Alley, 2024
This piece captures a quiet moment in one of the back alleys of Singapore’s Joo Chiat neighborhood. I created it from a sketch I made during one of my Saturday morning sketch walks, where I explore and draw the little corners of the city. A cat wandered into the scene as I was working, and I decided it made the perfect focal point. I used an anime-inspired palette and focused on strong contrasts, keeping the lighting simple and direct. I wanted to reflect the unique feeling of these alleys—spaces that sit behind busy restaurant kitchens but carry their own charm.
21 cm x 15 cm
Oil pastel on paper
Artworks includes frame
Shipping cost varies depends on location and is charged seperately.
This piece captures a quiet moment in one of the back alleys of Singapore’s Joo Chiat neighborhood. I created it from a sketch I made during one of my Saturday morning sketch walks, where I explore and draw the little corners of the city. A cat wandered into the scene as I was working, and I decided it made the perfect focal point. I used an anime-inspired palette and focused on strong contrasts, keeping the lighting simple and direct. I wanted to reflect the unique feeling of these alleys—spaces that sit behind busy restaurant kitchens but carry their own charm.
21 cm x 15 cm
Oil pastel on paper
Artworks includes frame
Shipping cost varies depends on location and is charged seperately.
This piece captures a quiet moment in one of the back alleys of Singapore’s Joo Chiat neighborhood. I created it from a sketch I made during one of my Saturday morning sketch walks, where I explore and draw the little corners of the city. A cat wandered into the scene as I was working, and I decided it made the perfect focal point. I used an anime-inspired palette and focused on strong contrasts, keeping the lighting simple and direct. I wanted to reflect the unique feeling of these alleys—spaces that sit behind busy restaurant kitchens but carry their own charm.
21 cm x 15 cm
Oil pastel on paper
Artworks includes frame
Shipping cost varies depends on location and is charged seperately.
