Painting sessions with Singapore artist Prabhakara Jimmy Quek at the artist's studio. Anyone who is interested to do painting or drawing on any level with the artist can register and book for the following ongoing painting or drawing lessons. Small group session and one-on-one private session are available.

1. Acrylic Painting for Beginner

For beginners as well as those with some experience. You will learn to paint with acrylic medium and to use art materials effectively and to mix your colours well. You will be guided for techniques to achieve various visual effects. Besides practical exercises to investigate colours, lines, shapes, form, volume, light, texture and others, you will learn to develop skills to paint and to complete still life paintings.

You will discover the freedom and ease of painting with this modern, non-toxic and versatile fine art acrylic medium and finally enjoy the freedom of expression in creating your original acrylic paintings either from your observation and experiences, feelings and thoughts, ideas, dreams or imagination, or your own photos or visual references.

Booking is now open for current and forthcoming sessions. Dates available for booking are stated on registration and booking form. Click Register Now sign for that.

(Above paintings by Hannah Lim (Age:9), Pauline Chew and Vartika Gupta.)

2. Painting for Improver 

For those who has some experience in painting but unable to resolve her artistic problems. Also for those who wish to improve her painting and to develop her skills.

It aims to develop problem solving and decision making skills that are related to visual perception and visual realization and to make further progress in painting, technical and conceptual skills and artistic development.

Suitable for those who wish to further develop capacity to reflect upon her work and to communicate her formal and conceptual intentions.

Booking is now open for current and forthcoming sessions. Dates available for booking are stated on registration and booking form. Click Register Now sign for that.

(Above paintings by Sunnica Chan, Vynn Tan and Vivien Lee.)

3. Painting with the Artist

For those who wish to continue having fine art painting sessions with the artist either for representational, non representational painting (abstract painting) or experiment alternative artistic traditions at any level or to further progress to investigate and develop skills in their artistic practice.

Also suitable for those who wish to explore further her artistic journey either for still life painting, landscape painting, floral painting, creative painting or painting for fun.

Booking is now open for current and forthcoming sessions. Dates available for booking are stated on registration and booking form. Click Register Now sign for that.

(Above paintings by Marilyn Johnston, Paula Nikita and Kho Che Kiat.)

4. Basic Sketching / Drawing 

Drawing has been the very foundation of all art. Accurate drawing is the basis of all representational art. You will learn how to draw by using pencils on paper. You will learn how to "see" and "record" what you see. You will do sketching and drawing on still life, using direct observation method. Practical exercises include drawing shapes, drawing in line and tone, relationships between subjects, perspective and proportion.

Carefully guided by the Artist Prabhakara Jimmy Quek. These lessons are helpful for those who plan to take up fine art painting lessons in future and for those who wish to improve her painting by first improve her drawing.

It is also useful for those who just simply like to learn the skills of sketching and drawing, as the way of conveying an idea or feeling in pictorial terms. You will enjoy the benefits of acquiring the skills of drawing for the rest of your life.

For more sketching / drawing practice information, click here.

Booking is now open for current and forthcoming sessions. Dates available for booking are stated on registration and booking form. Click Register Now sign for that.

(Above drawings by June Ang, Guzel Mansurova and Andrea Goh.)

(Above drawings by Jiwon Han, Kenichi Furusawa and Fang Hui Min.)

Small Group Session

Personal attention and individual guidance are assured. 3 - 6 people in each session. Each participant progresses at his own level of artistic practice and follows his own time schedule.

You could register and book for your painting or drawing sessions and begin your artistic practice any time when there is a slot available. Time Schedules and fees:

Booking is based on a first comes first served basis.

(Photos: Small group session at Artist's home studio.)

Fees depend on number of sessions.

Booking is now open for current and forthcoming sessions. Dates available for booking are stated on registration and booking form. Click Register Now sign for that.

One-on-one Private Session

You can register and book for your one-on-one private session as many time as you wish. Booking is based on a first comes first served basis. Time schedules and fees:

Booking is now open for current and forthcoming sessions.

(One-on-one session at Artist's home studio.) 

For other day of the week, please check with the artist for availability. Tel: 67823579 or email: pabha@singnet.com.sg 

Registration and Payment of Fees

For registration, please register online and pay in advance for your booking. We shall reply you by email the availability of your scheduled sessions. You can make bank transfer to POSB savings account number: 170153596 or you can use credit card or PayPal to pay for your fees.

For

Small Group Session - 4 sessions within 1 month. $260.00 SGD Small Group Session - 8 sessions within 2 months. $500.00 SGD Small Group Session - 12 sessions within 3 months. $740.00 SGD Small Group Session - 4 sessions within 2 months. $300.00 SGD Small Group Session - 3 sessions within 1 month $225.00 SGD Small Group Session - 2 sessions within 1 month. $160.00 SGD Small Group Session - 1 session. $90.00 SGD One-on-one Session - 1 session. $380.00 SGD One-on-one Session - 2 sessions within 1 month. $740.00 SGD One-on-one Session - 4 sessions within 1 month. $1,300.00 SGD

For subsequent booking, you can either make your booking and payment online or make your booking with cash payment during your painting/drawing session. Receipt will be given for cash payment.

Terms and Conditions

There will be no make-up session if you are absent from your scheduled session. No reschedule of sessions is allowed once the scheduled sessions are confirmed. Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

(Above paintings by Valerie Neo, Michelle Kang and Suganya.)

Participants make satisfactory progress each time according to their levels of artistic practice and development.

They are of different nationalities, from Singapore, Netherlands, India, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Britain, Portugal, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Serbia, Italy, Philippines, France, Russia, Canada, USA, Australia and Kazakhstan so far.

They are from all walks of life and of different ages. (From 8 to 86). They are: accountant, auditor, banker, corporation director, physician, teacher, lecturer, engineer, financial analyst, lawyer, IT personnel, corporation executive, stewardess, architect, researcher, games tester, consultant, businessman, expatriate spouse, housewife, wife of CEO, artist, monk, retiree and student (of primary school to junior college, international school, art school, art college, polytechnic and university) etc.

We have documented participants' artworks online at Participants' Work Gallery: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Featured Artists Gallery and Pabha Studio Facebook Page. Below are some examples of their artworks:

(Above artworks by Parul Trivedi, Jen Wong, Seth Ng, Cheryl Yeong, Alicia Png and Sophie.)

(Above artworks by Hannah Lim, Fiona Lee, Arva Kayamali Rangwala and Padmaja, Parul Trivedi.)

(Above artworks by Alicia Png, RPP, Michelle Yong, Jen Wong and Sunnica Chan.)

(Above artworks by Kenichi Furusawa, Michelle Kang, Bianca Kremer, Marc Coulaud and Nancy Lim.)

(Above artworks by Hannah Lim, Valerie Neo, RPP, Suan Ong and Chew Yian Pin.)

(Above artworks by Fiona Lee, Suan Ong, Pauline Chew, Marc Coulaud and Jen Wong)

(Above artworks by Yun Chen, Bianca Kremer, Fiona Lee, Lina and Jeanne Tan.)

(Above art works by Marc Coulaud, Valerie Neo, Ho Kuan Yu, Vina and Evelyn Chung.) 

(Above artworks by Garside Jeoff, Jen Wong, Koh Han Ling and Bianca Kremer.)

(Above artworks by Debasree Chakrabari, Choong Siew Foong, Paula Nikita and Michelle Kang.)

(Above artworks by Sandra Hui, Vivien Lee, Chan Yun, Vina P Hermanto and Amit Kalindi.)

(Above artworks by Siddharth Wahi, Merilyn Johnston, June Ang, Syaza Yasirah and Chen Yao.)

(Above artworks by Ng Hui Hsien, Sayadaw U Pannathami, Sandra Hui and Vivien Lee.)

Participants bring their own art materials for painting or drawing session.

For acrylic painting

Generally you need stretched canvas or canvas panel, pencil or charcoal stick, brushes, a box of acrylic paints (for more information, click here), painting knifes, mediums, paper towel and portable easel (optional) for your painting lessons. Please bring along your painting for consultation as well as your reference materials, sketches or drawings (if you have) for reference or for discussion when needed.  

(Above photos are samples of acrylilc paints and tools that you need for painting session.)

For sketching & drawing lessons

You need 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B pencils, kneaded rubber, eraser (though erasing is discouraged in sketching), sharpener, drawing block (A3 size) or sketching book.

(Above photos are samples pencils you need for sketching/drawing session.)

Where to buy the art materials

You can buy art materials from book shops or art shops in Singapore. They are: Art Friend (BBC) Pte Ltd at #03-33 Bras Basah Complex and #04-20M at Ngee Ann City. Straits Art Co Pte Ltd at North Bridge Center at #01-27, 420 North Bridge Road, Singapore.

(Above artworks by Janivfer Lim, Jessica Wong and Jen Wong.)

Prabhakara Jimmy Quek, born 20 November 1955 in Singapore, is a professional artist. He started learning art since 1971. He has been practicing art full time since 1986.  He signs his painting Prabhakara.

Jimmy held his first one-man art exhibition in 1987 and since then he had held 11 one-man art exhibition. His has exhibited his works in more than 80 group exhibitions in Yokohama, Kobe, Sapporo, Rotterdam, New York, Washington DC, Indianapolis, Dallas, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Beijing Quanzhou, Shanghai, korea, Fukuoka, Osaka,Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Jimmy's paintings adorn major areas of corporations, institutions, ministries, convention centre, airline lounges, banks, hospitals, offices and homes of art lovers and art collectors worldwide. His works are in the permanent collection of Singapore Art Museum.

(Photo taken at Raffles City (left) and collector's place.)

Jimmy was winner of First Prize in IBM Art Award in 1988. He was member of Judging Panel for Della Butcher Award for Excellence in the Art 1994 and Member of of Judging Panel for Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards in 1995. When Jimmy was a student in 1974 he was awarded Third Prize in National Art Competition, Open Section Western Painting.

Jimmy was invited to be External Assessor for Diploma in Visual Arts Assessments for 2-D Studies in the School of Fine Art, Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts in 1999 and Member of the Department of 2D and 3D Studies Course Accreditation Committee, Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts, Singapore in 1999/2000.

Jimmy and his art are featured in many important art books and publication. His art activities and achievements are reported in the news.

(Jimmy and his arts are recorded in publications and in the news.)

Before Jimmy became full time artist, he taught Art at Siglap Community Centre and Mountbatten Community Centre in the 80's. After he  practised art full time, he was requested to conduct Sketching / Drawings (Elementary/ Intermediate/ Advanced levels) and Acrylic Paintings at Federation of Art Societies, Singapore when it was located at Church Street in early 90's. He conducted Painting Workshops for teachers at Metta School in 2003.

(Outdoor sketching lesson at Church Street.)

Jimmy agreed to make himself available for those who require artistic assistance in their artistic journey. He shares his artistic skills and visual experiences with those who wish to learn painting or basic sketching/drawing from him at his studio at Tampines in Singapore.

(Painting session at Artist's home studio at Tampines.) 

Below are some feedback that Jimmy has received:

Grateful for your professional sharing of your knowledge and expertise.

Jimmy Quek is a very experience Artist and Art Teacher. I enjoy and learn a lot from him.

Jimmy Quek is very patient and encouraging!

It was a great session today. I felt comfortable and relax to learn in your studio.

Certainly a metamorphosis from a complete foreigner in painting to an okay-practitioner. Your guidance and pointers, as well as the practical demonstrations were pivotal, appreciate it!

I improved much after I have studied from you.

When I first step into your house and listen to the way you teach, I knew I've met a fantastic artist. Not just a capable art teacher but also a very caring friend who always teach me to learn and behave in good manner. Totally beyond my expectation... Today, I'm able to get into my course and follow my passion is because of your great help. I have improved a lot and I felt very prepared for my studies. Once again, thank you so much!

I enjoyed myself during the lesson, I do like the atmosphere as well! Thank you for being so patient with me!

I am glad that I had sketching lessons with you.  

I have passed NAFA's exam. Thanks for your drawing lesson.

Thank you very much for the wonderful learning time.

I feel fortunate to have taken this course, and more importantly had you train carefully each step along my drawing journey. I am also glad you shared with me and help me understand the ultimate goal of art which I never knew before. I love to see each member of your family works in harmony, so happy and peaceful.

I really appreciate for all your teaching and caring. I always enjoy my lessons with you.

Even though I am an artist and have had several exhibitions in Switzerland, I was not satisfied. From my first to my last session with Jimmy my painting advanced rapidly. Jimmy's enthusiasm is infection and you can not help but be inspired. The way of Jimmy's guidance is ideal for any level of budding artist. If you really want to realize your full potential than you must visit Jimmy! Thank you again, maestro. 

(Above paintings by Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.)

The atmosphere of the class was very comfortable and I really enjoyed it.

My daughter obtained an "A" in her Art at GCE "O" level examination. Thank you very much Jimmy.

You have been a great mentor for me in the small journey of art so far.

The classes have been useful to me and I did learn a lot from the lessons taught. I look forward to continuing my lessons with you when I next have the time.

I really enjoy the painting lesson.

Each session always made me very happy and a grateful person to know you.

I am very thankful to have attended Mr Jimmy's art lessons. Now that I am dealing with my art exam, I could easily apply the skill Jimmy taught me. Thank you very much Mr Jimmy. I miss you and Siew Hooi. Miss all those lessons I had from you. Will visit you soon.

I love the painting so much and I look forward to be able to learn more from you.

I am very happy that I got a chance to learn sketching from you. I never tried sketching and never thought of doing it, but when I came to you I found it very interesting and learned so many helpful techniques which will help me in future. Thanks for your guidance.

I enjoyed all lessons with you and you have made changes in my life. I am so thankful to know and have you as my art teacher!

Thank you so much again, I enjoyed your class very much. I have learn a lot from you and you have been very patient teaching me.

I see passion and joy in you in every class and to every student. Wow! I admire and salute to you. Yes I enjoy every lesson with you especially your great sense of humour; I am more relaxed. Feels like I have 'escaped' into my painting.

Thank you for all your guidance, patience and encouragement, and making every class a new learning experience.

Thanks Jimmy. I am so happy painting...and surprisingly the pencil drawing! The doctor tell me I am recovering very well from my surgeries. Really, I think all this painting helps!

I am so lucky to have got an opportunity to be your student. The skill I learn from you and the resulting happiness are priceless.

(Above paintings by Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.)

There are many ways to learn a complex and personal subject such as art. However, a sound background in direct observation and representational painting is always useful to achieve a reasonable standard of skill in one's chosen medium.

Many objects around us are good subjects for beginners to draw and paint. Once you have learnt how to see and how to record the objects on a surface, you can then experiment with different techniques and media. You can even further explore the world of imagination and work with intuition.

You can do it if you want to learn it and you take action in art making. One who has regular and continuing practice will certainly produce better results in one's art work, be it representational or non-representational art.

It is fun and useful to learn sketching and painting and to continue learning and practicing them regularly.

You are welcome to join the painting sessions. I'll be happy to assist you along your artistic journey.

You will build-up your self-confidence and attained a sense of achievement through art. You will enjoy art making and appreciate art in life.

(Above paintings by Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.)

286 Tampines St 22 #07-171 Singapore 520286. Tel: 67823579.

By Car

Take the PIE towards Changi Airport, look for Exit 3B and turn left at Exit 3B. Keep left and turn left into Tampines Avenue 2, keep left and turn left into Tampines Street 22. Turn right into the car park at Block 286. Park your car near the entrance. Click here for location map.

By Taxi

An easy and convenient way.

By MRT and Bus

Alight at Tampines MRT Station (EW2) and then take bus service number 292 at Tampines Bus Interchange. Alight at the bus stop (B03) in front of Block 283 at Tampines St 22. It is the 6 th bus stop from the Bus Interchange. Walk about 100 steps from bus stop to Block 286. Click here for location map.

By Bus

Alight at the bus stop in front of Block 285 along Tampines Ave 2. Bus services available there are 8, 18, 28, 17, 292, 59, 34, 39 and 518. Or , alight at the bus stop in front of Block 206 opposite Block 285, bus services available there are 3, 8, 18, 17, 28, 59, 34, 39 and 518. Click here for location map.

(Above watercolour paintings by Prabhakara Jimmy Quek.)

If you have any questions regarding drawing or painting sessions, please check it at Commonly Asked Question page, if that has not answered your questions, do feel free to check with Jimmy or Siew Hooi at 67823579 or email to: pabha@singnet.com.sg

Booking is now open for current and forthcoming sessions. Dates available for booking are stated on registration and booking form. Click below Register Now sign for that.

Registration and Payment of Fees

For registration, please register online and pay in advance for your booking. We shall reply you by email the availability of your scheduled sessions. You can make bank transfer to POSB savings account number: 170153596 or you can use credit card or PayPal to pay for your fees.

For

Small Group Session - 4 sessions within 1 month. $260.00 SGD Small Group Session - 8 sessions within 2 months. $500.00 SGD Small Group Session - 12 sessions within 3 months. $740.00 SGD Small Group Session - 4 sessions within 2 months. $300.00 SGD Small Group Session - 3 sessions within 1 month $225.00 SGD Small Group Session - 2 sessions within 1 month. $160.00 SGD Small Group Session - 1 session. $90.00 SGD One-on-one Session - 1 session. $380.00 SGD One-on-one Session - 2 sessions within 1 month. $740.00 SGD One-on-one Session - 4 sessions within 1 month. $1,300.00 SGD

For subsequent booking, you can either make your booking and payment online or make your booking with cash payment during your painting/drawing session.