Sketch 1:

Sketch 2:

Final Piece:

Elements used:

• Tone
• Line
• Shape
• Scale
• Perspective
• Overlapping
• Directional Lines/Diagonals

Write-up:

I wanted to draw the Singapore river because for me, it is a key element in the development of Singapore. It was a channel used by merchants from different places from Asia and around the world and it has changed ever since. I wanted to show that in my drawing without my drawing being too crowded. I first drew a sketch of a place somewhere near the Singapore river but I felt that there was something missing. I walked around and found a sculpture of five young boys playing around and diving into the river. I thought that it was a perfect addition to my drawing. Not only was the river used by merchants long ago, it was also used by locals like these children to enjoy and have fun. I felt that it is an important part of the river’s history.