ABOUT ME

  • ABOUT ME,  ARTWORKS

    Embracing Art: Inspiring Without Competing or Leading

    In a world that often celebrates competition and leadership, I find solace in the simple yet profound act of creating art, whether it be fine art or picture book illustrations. My journey is not about being the best or leading others—it’s about inspiring and connecting with people through the language of creativity. It is about showcasing the best of what art can do. I believe art can inspire everyone, breaking free from the constraints of comparison.

    Art is my medium to share emotions, stories, and perspectives, evoking feelings, sparking thoughts, and fostering a sense of unity. Its true beauty lies in its ability to inspire, transcending the boundaries of competition and the need for hierarchy.

    While leadership has its merits, I’ve found a different kind of leadership in inspiration. By sharing my creations and embracing vulnerability, I hope to lead by example, encouraging others to express themselves authentically. It’s not about being in front but standing alongside and fostering a community of artists/illustrators who support and uplift each other.

    My goal is clear: to inspire without the weight of competition and the burden of leadership. Together, let’s create, inspire, and embrace the true essence of artistic expression.

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  • CHILDREN'S LITERATURE,  my books

    Mila by Emila

    The Mila Series is available now! Embark on enchanting adventures with Mila the cat in this heartwarming series of 5 books. From playful encounters with bees and birds to whimsical moments with balloons, dresses, and trees, join Mila on a journey of joy and discovery. Perfect for young readers, each book is a delightful chapter in Mila’s tales—filled with imagination, and the magic of everyday wonders. #milabyemila

    Size: 6 in x 6 in
    Pages: 12 including covers
    Colour: full
    Publisher: Oyez!Books

    Available at the Museum of Picture Book Art physical store (Level 1, GMBB, Jalan Robertson, KL) and my online shopee shop.

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  • BOOKS,  my books

    2023 New Books

    Greetings!

    It has been quite some time since my last post, and I’m excited to share with you some updates on my recent endeavours. I am delighted to announce the publication of several books that I have both authored and co-authored.

    One of my works, titled “Kembara Seni di Vienna” (Art Travel in Vienna), is a captivating self-published travelogue. This journey took place in 2019 when I travelled to Vienna as part of my jury duty at the prestigious BIB 2019 Awards held in Bratislava, Slovakia. Vienna was a natural choice for me, being conveniently located just an hour’s drive away from Bratislava. Before immersing myself in the jury duties, I made sure to explore Vienna, where I had the incredible opportunity to witness the mesmerizing masterpieces of Klimt.

    It brings me great joy to share that “Kembara Seni di Vienna” has been published in the Malay Language. The project was made possible through the generous support of MyCreative and Penjana, two esteemed local bodies dedicated to fostering and uplifting local creatives. Their sponsorship made this publication a reality, and I’m deeply grateful for their encouragement and assistance.

    The next travelogue published this year is “Jerman, Kami Datang!” (Germany, Here We Come!)—a captivating travelogue destined to enchant hearts far and wide. Within its pages lies a treasure trove of enchantment – an anthology crafted with love, adorned with essays that breathe life, illustrations that paint vivid dreams, photography that captures fleeting moments, poems that dance with emotion, and short stories that beckon you to unknown realms.

    The travelogue is a journey of discovery, hand in hand with eight intrepid storytellers—each bearing the gift of their unique perspective, unyielding in their quest to traverse the German landscapes and unravel the secrets that lie within the cities of Mainz, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, and Baden-Baden.

    Beneath a sky ablaze with passion, we chose to bear the weight of this enchanting voyage. Determined, we clasped hands and made a pact to share the burden of birthing our creation. Thus, with hearts aflame and dreams alight, we pledged to uphold the costs and herald this literary gem into existence.

    In this daring dance of destiny, Dua Penulis PLT emerged as the beacon of our ambitions. A small, intrepid, independent publisher – a testament to the indomitable spirits of our two friends: Dr Noor Hayati Yasmin and Norsa’adah Ahmad, who donned both hats – writer and publisher. Other co-authors are Zalila Isa, Mimi Salleh, Yan Yahaya, Zanariah Salam, Nilam Tang and yours truly.

    Should you be interested to buy these two books, you can visit my Shopee shop to purchase them.

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  • Random Thoughts

    Go Elsewhere

    Sometimes when you work hard to get something or somewhere, you will not get it because it is not meant for you. Well, maybe you are not good enough but then again you know your worth. What you do is—move on. Go elsewhere.

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  • Random Thoughts

    Enough

    I often think that I am not good enough in everything that I do. I have come to peace with being not good. I am just enough. That’s all that matters.

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  • Random Thoughts

    A brush with Covid-19

    On 9th December, I came across a notice from a book publisher, that whoever was in their building from 24th to 30th November, should do a swab test because an employee had been tested positive.

    Being in the building and dealt directly with the employee that was tested positive, I went to the hospital the next day to do a swab test but was turned away as I do not have the letter from the district health office or the Health Ministry. I contacted the publisher and asked if they had submitted a report to the ministry. They had not but immediately took action. Three days later, I was contacted to go and get the quarantine letter from Petaling District Health Office. They put a white band on my wrist and was directed to go for the swab test two days later. A day before the swab test, I was given an option to either be released from the quarantine; or do a swab test, wait for the result and get a release after that.

    The former option was given because it had been more than 10 days and I showed no symptoms. But I opted for the latter option because I read that sometimes people with no symptoms can get Covid-19. I had to be sure, and I also found some great products at this Granddaddy Purple Weed Strain Review that help me be relaxed and healthy.

    And so I went for the swab test on 15th, waited for five days and got the result. I was tested negative. Alhamdulillah. I felt that all burdens are lifted. Psychologically, I was numb during the quarantine. I can’t do work right and my head was swamped with so many questions.

    So, the whole process in chronological order:
    1. Found out the news on 9th December.
    2. Went to get quarantine letter on 13th December.
    3. Went for the swab test on 15th December.
    4. Got the result on 19th December.
    5. Got a release letter on 20th December and they took the white band off.

    The whole thing took 12 days—12 days of numbness and queasiness on my part. I am just glad that it was over. I am also glad that during the transaction with the close contact, I sanitised my hand and wore a mask. I’ve also started using True Pheromones to improve my sexual and mental health during the quarantine.

    Stay safe everybody!

    Monalisa by Da Vinci. Photo manipulation by Yaroslav Danylchenko from Pexels.
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