Featured/News
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Featured in Imagekind
I haven’t been active in Imagekind and haven’t posted any new paintings. Yesterday, I was just browsing through my links and found out that I was being featured on their frontpage:
Such a good feeling!
I have quite a number of prints listed, you can view and buy here (with frames):
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It’s high time by Daphne Lee
Linda Tan Lingard, the President of SCBWI Malaysia texted me whether did I read an article by Daphne Lee on Sunday. I didn’t and she said I can read the online version and so I googled and found it here.
I am going to copy and paste it here for my record ^__^
It’s high time!
TOTS TO TEENS
By DAPHNE LEEI’M taking a break from recommending Christmas gifts to write a little about the Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Malaysia.Founded in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles-based children’s writers, the SCBWI now has regional chapters in other parts of the United States, as well as international chapters in countries like Belgium, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain and Taiwan.This year, the Malaysian chapter was registered and, on Nov 20, held its first conference, at the LimKokWing University of Creative Technology.
An Emila Yusof watercolour from Sedna the Eskimo Girl
The president of the Malaysian chapter is Linda Tan Lingard who is an avid reader and collector of children’s books. Like many Malaysians with a passion for children’s literature, Lingard is aware of the dearth of quality Malaysian children’s lit. She ventured into publishing to address this lack and, to date, her company, Oyez!Books, has published over a dozen titles by Malaysian and ex-pat writers and illustrators.
Lingard decided to start the Malaysian chapter of the SCBWI because she felt that Malaysian authors and illustrators need support and would benefit from being part of an international and well-established organisation. It is hoped that the SCBWI Malaysia will provide Malaysian children’s book writers and illustrators with professional advice and information as well as a platform for networking. The society hopes to hold regular conferences and organise talks and workshops for its members. The conference last week featured an exhibition of illustrations from Malaysian picture books, a talk by artist, illustrator and writer Yusof Gajah (on becoming a children’s book writer and illustrator), and two panel discussions.
I moderated one of the discussions (about the importance of creating children’s literature for Malaysian children), while the other (on the use of illustrations in Malaysian children’s literature) was moderated by picture book illustrator Sarah Joan Mohktar. Panelists included graphic novelist Chin Yew; Lingard; and Sireh Anuar, cartoonist and lecturer University at Multimedia University.
The exhibition showed that Malaysia boasts illustrators of great promise. Artwork displayed included Emila Yusof’s beautiful watercolours from Sedna the Eskimo Girl, a story in the Oyez!Books’ collection, Wonderful Folktales from Around the World.
I am excited about the SCBWI as I think it’s high time we had a society that encourages, supports and nurtures those who wish to write and illustrate children’s books, as well as all those involved in one way or other (directly and indirectly) in the production, promotion and distribution of Malaysian children’s literature.
To join the society, e-mail Lingard at lindalingard@yusofgajahlingard.com.
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Featured in Moleskiners.com
Thanks to Lyn from Moleskiners for featuring my shoes drawing @ Moleskiners Showcase Gallery. I’ve joined the site and here is my link: Emila Yusof @ Moleskiners. Do visit Moleskiners.com, there are so many many talented Moleskiners.
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Featured in Kosmo!
I’m being featured today in Kosmo; Infiniti Section under Tamu Blogger, page 37. The online version is here: Infiniti: Pelukis blog kartun. The copy is much the same but if you want to read on paper, get today’s Kosmo. This article is in Malay language.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kosmo, especially Yeo Li Shian (journalist) and Halim Khalid (photographer) for the great write-up and photos. Li Shian has a great command in Bahasa Malaysia!
My deeper gratitude also to all readers, subscribers, friends, family and customers for all the support.
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Nessa
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Featured in newspaper! *
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The interview with Sharmila Nair had been done few days earlier via e-mails. This article appeared today in “All The R.AGE” Section (page T18) in the Star Two pullout, The Star newspaper. Featured together with me is Ikin aka Milkberry!
Special Thanks:
Sharmila Nair for featuring me!
Genie King for noticing the article and alerting me early in the morning!
Ken Ong for putting up a special post for me!1st commentator
Bain
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I’ve been featured in Michelle’s Blog!
I am so honoured to be featured in Michelle Lana’s blog. Thank you Michelle!
Michelle, is an illustrator who lives in Washington, D.C. and loves to doodle all day long. Her greatest dream is to make lots of children’s books & create wonderful pictures from the heart. Check out her great works >here<