My Art Journey
Preface of jamesphuadehorse.com
June 6th, 2013
Hello, my fellow friends of the world.
Welcome to my personal website: James Phua De horse.Com
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My childhood
June 21st, 2013
I was born in Muar, Johor, Malaysia on 9th June 1970.This old photo of mine was taken at the age o[...]
My school days
June 21st, 2013
My family couldn’t afford to own even a television set due to financial hardship .My only entertai[...]
My teenage years
June 23rd, 2013
Unexpectedly, something strange was happening at my teenage years. Surprisingly, I started win[...]
First contact with Chinese ink
June 24th, 2013
This was a significant picture taken by my Mandarin teacher during a Chinese calligraphy competi[...]
My college years
June 24th, 2013
Because of the financial hardship, I decided to stay and work as a part-time tutor in Muar while m[...]
My first solo exhibition of horse painting
June 24th, 2013
I started a part- time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant where I met James Chan, the owner[...]
After My first solo exhibition of horse painting
June 24th, 2013
Surprisingly, I became the first Malaysian artist whose artwork had been selected by Sin Che[...]
My artworks done during the college years.
June 24th, 2013
After completion of a- year-foundation course in Malaysian Institute of Art ( MIA), I made up my[...]
The first batch of Chinese ink painting graduates in the Malaysian art history.
June 24th, 2013
None of the art institutes in Malaysia had the faculty of Chinese ink painting in the 80’s. In 1[...]
Appointed to be the Principal of the National Art Gallery’s Creative Centre.
June 24th, 2013
Thank God my hard work had afforded me splendid result in the final year examination of the art [...]
The journey of a young artist began
June 25th, 2013
From then on, I became more and more popular in the field of art. (Photo :In 1993,the national broad[...]
Paying a debt of gratitude for my college
June 25th, 2013
In 1993, to thank my art college for nurturing me, I had made up my mind to hold my 2nd solo and hal[...]
The setup of my own art centre
June 25th, 2013
After serving as the Principal of the National Art Gallery’s Creative Centre for two years, I set up[...]
Artworks commissioned by international corporates
June 25th, 2013
Gradually,my artworks had gained the attentions and interests of international corporates. Some of m[...]
Cultural exchange with students from different countries
June 25th, 2013
James Phua Art Centre had become more and more popular among the art enthusiasts. In fact, the a[...]
An invitation by royal family
June 25th, 2013
In 1994, I was invited by Tunku Laila of royal family, manager of the Sogo Corporation, to run its c[...]
Started writing art articles for newspapers
June 25th, 2013
In 1994,I was appointed to be the Secretary of the Contemporary Ink Painting Research Society. I sta[...]
My third solo exhibition
June 25th, 2013
In 1995, my 3rd solo art exhibition was held in the Crystal Crown Hotel with great success and good[...]
Artworks which were featured in news media
June 25th, 2013
I felt very encouraged that my artworks had been featured very frequently in news media and magazine[...]
The 1st art exhibition by the teachers and students of the James Phua Art Centre.
June 26th, 2013
In 1997,the 1st art exhibition by the teachers and students of the James Phua Art Centre was held at[...]
Dedicated myself to children’s art education.
June 26th, 2013
In the 90’s, I dedicated myself to children’s art education. I believe that art plays an important r[...]
Committed myself to charity art shows.
June 26th, 2013
Besides dedicating myself to art education, I also committed myself to charity art shows:
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Talks and interviews
June 26th, 2013
I am thankful for those who supported me and made me became more and more popular in the field of ar[...]
Moved into a new office space of my own
June 26th, 2013
In 2001, James Phua Art Centre moved into its newly- bought office space located at Damansara Intan[...]
The 2nd art exhibition by the teachers and students of the James Phua Art Centre
June 26th, 2013
In 2002, the 2nd art exhibition by the teachers and students of the James Phua Art Centre was held a[...]
Exchange of aesthetic views among artists.
June 26th, 2013
In 00’s, I had been active in exchanging art views and ideas with other established artists. Besides[...]
My second exhibition of horse painting.
June 26th, 2013
In 2002,I held a very special horse painting exhibition in conjunction with the year of Horse. This [...]
Decided to cut down my busy schedule .
June 26th, 2013
From then on ,after my horse painting exhibition, I had decided to cut down my busy schedule . This[...]
Some activities during my spare time.
July 6th, 2013
Me, conducting an art workshop for a group of art enthusiasts from 8 different nations: UK, USA, Fra[...]
Fully engaged in painting horses
July 6th, 2013
In 2011, I cut down almost all of my activities. I indulged in painting horses. I spent a few hours [...]
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