Sketching Hong Kong 港人畫港
A Hong Kong picture blog by a Hongkongese
Monday, March 29, 2021
Ngau Chi Wan Village 牛池灣鄉
I went to sketch at Ngau Chi Wan Village, one of the few remaining villages in the urban areas of Hong Kong and sadly its existence is under increasing pressure for redevelopment. I settled near the red village shrine as you can see it on the right. Huts built with metal sheets adorned with washing lines are right in front of me. I wouldn’t say it’s a beautiful scene but It’s definitely a fun and intriguing scene to sketch.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Sai Kung Cow No. 2 西貢牛 No.2
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Sai Kung Cow 2021 No.1 西貢牛 2021 No.1
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
西貢天后廟速寫 Sketching Sai Kung Tin Hau Temple
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Sketching at Nam Sang Wai 速寫南生圍
Friday, February 12, 2021
Wish You All a Productive and Healthy Year of the Ox
Just in time to finish a cow painting before the first day of the Year of the Ox ends! Happy new year everyone and I wish you all a healthy and productive year ahead! Japanese ink and Gouache on paper. #japaneseink #gouache #japaneseinkpainting #wildlifeart
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The Moon Lady and Mid-Autumn Festival 嫦娥奔月
Today I drew her. One of the mythological figures associated with Mid-Autumn Festival. The Moon Lady or the goddess of the Moon. #ink #inkdrawing #inktober #嫦娥奔月 #嫦娥 #中秋節
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Monday, September 14, 2020
Hong Kong Bird Series : Japanese White-eye on a Coral Tree 香港鳥類:暗綠繡眼鳥與盛放中的刺桐

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Hong Kong Pharmacy Cat 香港藥材舖貓
Doodle time! Hong Kong Pharmacy Cat. It’s quite a common sight to see a cat or two guarding a traditional Hong Kong pharmacy which sells both oriental and western medicine and daily necessities. Besides inking and colouring the cat, it’s fun to look for references of some of the most popular and yet unusual medicated ointments and oil available in the market.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Black Kite Over Hong Kong 香港麻鷹
Newly completed ink drawing. ‘Black Kite over Hong Kong’ I’m very happy that it has just found a new home! Black Kites are common birds of prey in Hong Kong and they can be seen flying above and between skyscrapers. I think it would be great to draw a majestic black kite with the iconic view of Victoria Harbour from the Peak to go with it. #inkartist #lineart #birdart #wildlifeart #blackkite #hongkongbirds #香港雀鳥 #麻鷹
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Second Summer Hong Kong Art Sale
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Old Hong Kong : Cheungsam, Old Harbour Boat and Old Street 懷舊香港 :長衫、舊維港與舊街
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Sunday, August 2, 2020
A Busy Store in the Flower Market 太子花墟一角
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Retro Ladder Street 復古樓梯街
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Summer Hong Kong Art Sale
Thursday, July 16, 2020
At the Foothill of Lion Rock 獅子山下
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Hot Day in Sai Kung 夏日西貢
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Hong Kong Bird Series: Blue Whistling Thrush 香港雀鳥:紫嘯鶇

Hong Kong Bird Series: Blue Whistling Thrush 香港雀鳥:紫嘯鶇
Mixed media on paper Based on a photo I took from under a banyan tree, I reimagined the scene by putting the bird high up between the branches of a banyan tree. Since the bird is brght blue/violet blue in colour, I decided to use complementary colours, orange and yellow to contrast with the bird.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Art Demo : 鵲鴝 墨水畫 Oriental Magpie Robin Ink Drawing (Cantonese Version)
鵲鴝 墨水畫 video 中,我會分享我所用的顏料同工具以及創作過程。 In this video, I'll show you the ink and tool I used and a time-lapse video which shows the whole drawing process.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Hong Kong Bird Series: Japanese sparrowhawk 香港雀鳥:日本松雀鷹

Finally get this done. The drawing is based on a photo I took. When I was on my way home, I discovered a Japanese sparrowhawk settled up in a ficus tree, ready to feast on its prey, likely a Oriental magpie-robin. I quickly went home and grabbed my camera and returned to the scene. I was lucky, I took a great number of photos of this bird feasting. For the drawing, I decided to create a dramatic atmosphere by using lines in the sky which all point to the sparrowhawk. I also want the dark sky to contrast with the white wing and to highlight the feather pattern underneath the wing.