Street Busking

Under the NAC Busking Scheme, I registered myself as a street busker in 2024. Initially sketching charcoal portraits of people on the streets, I later pivoted to a live drawing act where I inked imaginary scenes directly from my mind.

In photographs: ION Orchard, 2026. I am pictured drawing on the 2-metre scroll section.

In 2024, I attempted to sketch portraits of keen passersby who sat down for a portrait done. They were speedily rendered in willow charcoal on paper, lasting on average no more than 7 minutes to completion.

In photograph, top: ION Orchard, 2024.

A customer posed with me, holding a completed portrait.

In photograph, bottom: ION Orchard, 2024.

A customer seated to be drawn by me.