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🎨 LEVEL UP : Studio Youth Artist Unlocked!

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A meaningful step in our students’ artistic journey.

At the studio, growth is beyond measured by skill alone, also by attitude, consistency, and the courage to express.

After a period of learning, observation, and quiet progress, some of our students are invited to step into a new chapter, from Studio Student to Studio Youth Artists.

🎉 Congratulations to:
1. Eve Tan
2. Samantha Tan
3. Natania Yong
4. Elwyn Sim
5. Raybelle Wong

Yes, this is more than a title.

It reflects a journey of sincerity, focus, and steady development, a recognition that each student is beginning to form their own artistic voice.

As part of the Studio Artist Community, they will experience:

• Mentorship and artistic direction
• Opportunities to develop artworks with greater depth and personal significance
• Learning how artists think, observe, and create beyond techniques
• Exposure to more art practices and creative processes
• Opportunities to represent the Studio in selected events and projects
• A clear pathway for continued growth in their artistic journey

Most importantly, they are given a safe and supportive space to explore, to try, and to grow at their own pace.

We are grateful to walk alongside them in this journey. 🥰

ROOTS OF TIME
Acrylic on canvas
2' x 3'
Available for acquisition

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By,
Sebastian Jong
Artist

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Beneath the surface, life finds its way, quietly, persistently, beautifully.

Like the unseen roots that anchor and nourish a tree, our own journeys are often hidden, shaped by challenges, growth, and time.

This painting reflects the strength we build in silence, the connections that hold us together, and the resilience that carries us from darkness into light. Each layer is a reminder that even when unseen, growth is always happening.

Congratulations on your achievements in 2025.

[Excellence Award 2025]
Samantha Tan

[Achievement Award 2025]
Stella Chai
Eve Tan
B**g Meng Hao
Naomi Sim

“In art, achievement is not just about the final piece, but about the transformation within, the discipline developed, the confidence built, and the voice discovered along the way.”

Keep up the good work!

SEA TURTLE
Acrylic on canvas

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By Elwyn Sim
13 years old
Studio Youth Artist

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Dear Elwyn,

From your early days in primary school, Pri. 2 until now, we have watched you grow, not just as a young artist, but as a person.

Your journey has not always been easy, and that is what makes it meaningful. There were moments of doubt, times when things felt overwhelming, yet you continued. We have seen your quiet determination, your courage to try again, and your genuine love for art.

Growth does not happen all at once. It is built slowly, through patience, effort, and the willingness to keep going even when it is hard. You have shown this, step by step.

Keep trusting your journey, son. Your art will continue to grow with you. We will always be here for you.

Keep drawing. Keep discovering. And, Keep becoming. ❤️🥰

Painting in progress: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EHj7kCwFX/