To Amanda, watercolour is an “organic” and spiritual painting medium. When pigments dissolve in water and flow freely on paper, the collision and rendering of colors create fascinating turns. The continuous emotions of surprise, excitement, encouragement and frustration during the process also give the picture a sense of emotional input and rational judgment.

Therefore, the completion of each painting marks the beginning of healing and growth. Flowers symbolize joy and happiness to Amanda and she loves their vibrant, colorful appearance. Nature is the best teacher, with plants’ varied and orderly postures making it the best dojo for learning structure and colour. The plants in nature embody the inevitability of the rise and fall of life and also arouse her infinite reverie and emotion.

Amanda, a distinguished alumna of Nanyang Academy of Fine arts (Class of 1990, Applied Art), and recipient of the NAFA Scholarship (2000), holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Curtin University of Technology, Australia. Her passion for watercolour painting has led her to study under master artists locally and internationally.

Amanda’s artistic accomplishments have been recognized globally since 2019, through numerous international watercolor exhibitions and awards. Her expertise spans floral, portrait, and landscape genres. Her portrait piece was selected as a finalist in the International Women Watercolour Juried Competition (2022). Additionally, her work was among the 100 finalists of the 2nd Universal Watercolour Exposition 2020. Furthermore, Amanda won second place twice in the International Watercolour Flowers Exhibition ‘The Goddess of Beauty’ organized by IWMA (International Watercolours Masters Alliance) in 2022 and 2023.

Internationally acclaimed watercolour masters have praised Amanda’s work. As a seasoned language and art educator, Amanda shares her expertise as a certified NSA trainer, guiding students in the art of watercolor painting.

Celine Ong

Celine Ong is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT #8) whose devoted herself in mindfulness art teaching since 2018. Her teaching mainly focus on Zentangle, Modern Calligraphy, Creative Watercolour Marks and Floral, and Journal making.

Celine creatively designed her art courses with various strategies to meet her clients need. This leads her to conduct mindfulness art lessons in different format, such as private lessons, public classes, daily event and mental wellness art lessons for corporate employees. Her well planned lessons has satisfied a wide range of clients range from age 10 to 50+.

Celine's art creation mostly inspired by nature, imagination, feelings & beautiful memories. She started to bring in her mindfulness influences to her fine art practice in 2020, which she wishes to develop in both her artistic expression and her concern about mental wellness in this region.
She is eager to find potential in each art medium and apply in the therapeutic art making process. She strives to further develop her art teaching with the method that improves mental-wellbeing in a fun & relaxing way.

Lim Cheng Mei is a self-taught botanical illustrator with a strong foundation in graphic, advertising, and illustration design, supported by over 20 years of teaching experience in the visual arts. Her creative journey bridges the worlds of commercial design and fine art, rooted in both disciplined craft and a lifelong passion for the natural world.

As an active member of the Botanical Art Society (Singapore), Cheng Mei regularly contributes to the regional botanical art scene. Her works have been exhibited at prominent venues such as Gardens by the Bay and the Botanical Art Gallery Singapore. Known for her refined sense of composition, attention to botanical detail, and strong observational technique, her illustrations reflect both scientific accuracy and artistic expression.

Cheng Mei’s approach to botanical art is thoughtful, precise, and deeply connected to nature. Through her practice and teaching, she continues to inspire others to slow down, observe, and appreciate the intricate beauty of plant life.