Characteristics of Food with James Lim

Artist's Profile

James Lim is a professional creative designer specializing in marketing collateral, illustrations, and producing short videos for social media. In his free time, he enjoys pursuing his passion for art, particularly focusing on food-related subjects, which also helps him generate content for his social media platforms. His sketchbooks serve as visual diaries, capturing meals, places, and people he encounters, with food as his primary subject. In his session, James will explain how to plan your sketches, trust the sketching process, and use techniques to add depth to your work. Check out his inspirational creations on Instagram @james.ek or Facebook @ethosk.

Instagram: @james.ek

In this workshop, aside from the sketching process, there are three key points that James will be emphasizing for successful sketching. First, planning is crucial, with the result imagined and considered within the available time. Second, he advises trusting the process, without worrying about mistakes, as they are part of the artistic journey. Lastly, James highlights the importance of technique, particularly in applying shadow and light to add depth and dimension to the artwork. Through the methods mentioned above, a beautiful and lasting impression of the food can be sketched.

Workshop Flow

1. Planning and blocking

2. Observe and sketch details of food

3. Watercolour techniques

4. Finishing details

Workshop Outcome

To sketch food with an outcome in mind, within the given time. Sketching food is a great start and a stepping stone to sketching bigger subjects such as buildings.

Suggested Material
1. Sketchbook, A5 hot press paper.

2. Watercolours

3. Colour pencils

4. Fine liner pens (optional)

5. white gel pen

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Selegie Arts Centre, Classroom on the 2nd Floor, 30 Selegie Road, Singapore, Singapore