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What is meant by “Embody “Qi” in painting the horse ‘’ The definition of “Qi” in Chinese dictionary is ‘air’ or gas in nature. “Painting a horse by pumping air into it?” “I have never heard t[...]

Hi all readers of jamesphuadehorse.com, Happy Chinese New Year. I wish everyone have a good time during the Year of the Goat. I was commissioned by Association of British Women in Malaysia (ABWM[...]

On Sunday, Sept 28 2014 I pay a visit to the International Horse Show 2014. This wonderful horse show was organized by Selangor Turf Club Malaysia (STC). Making its mark for the twentieth consecuti[...]

James Phua’s “Secretariat” masterpiece: “‘The Stride of the Century’ symbolizes a brave and energetic stride crossing the milestone of challenge……..” Sin Chew Daily, 2 Feb 2014   Many tha[...]

The great master of horse painting, Xu Beihong (1895-1953) whose total auction revenue in 2011 was USD 233,488,776, was primarily known for his Chinese ink painting of horses and was one of the first [...]

It is my honor that my horse painting has been adopted by MANZA to be its magazine cover page December /January 2014 Edition. This horse painting illustrates: ‘So You Think’, one of the best hor[...]

James Phua’s ‘Racehorse painting Live Show’ commissioned by MANZA at Melbourne Cup Luncheon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 5th November 2013 This wonderful event was organized by MANZA (Australian Ne[...]

Hi fellow friends, I did the longest horse painting on canvas at Suria KLCC, Malaysia on 16 January 2014. Surprisingly, this event had actually attracted a lot media to cover the making of ‘Long[...]

I received a call from a reporter of The Star Publication Sdn Bhd one day in December last year. Majorie Chiew, the reporter told me over the telephone that The Star would like to adopt my horse pa[...]

It was my honor to be invited by Tan Seri Richard Cham (Chairman of Selangor Turf club (STC) to attend his luncheon at STC Chairman Lounge on 25 January 2014. Currently Tan Seri Richard Cham is als[...]

The Star， Published: Sunday February 2, 2014. by Majorie Chiew. One of the most talented artists on horse paintings infuses his work with his soul. IN the wild, the spirited horse unleases its bound[...]

Thank you, Arif Kartono. Arif is one of the earliest blogger that post my record breaking's photos on the web. It is not only fast but the photo quality are amazing. Be sure to click and see the en[...]

Article by 　Ｆｏｃｕｓ　Ｍａｌａｙｓｉａ，Issue 061, 29 Jan, 2014.  Written by Teresa YK Yong-Leong, Photo by DD Hoe. James Phua. a master of the single-stroke painting technique, is all about translating the bea[...]

Face to Face with Richard Lines 2013 Champion Malaysian Trainer ,2013 Best Horse Trainer of MRA A former successful jockey Richard Lines has held a trainers licence in Malaysia since 2002. I[...]

Hi, my fellow friends, I created the longest horse painting which earned a place in Malaysia Book of Records, at Suria KLCC on 16 January 2014. After completing the giant painting, I went home at 1[...]