Nick from hell – that’s what he calls himself. Even if he is not, he makes a good artist – innovative, versatile and cool. I’ve known him for years, since when he was an artist for a comics publishing company in Singapore. He is a father of two and freelances as an illustrator and designer for a living. As far as I am concerned, he is a man with very few words, as you can see here in the interview, but he has a very meticulous approach to his art. Feel free to browse his Deviantart and boost his readerships.

Where did you go to school?
Was a primary school drop-out, BIG mistake...
 
What classes did you study? What is your major?
As above.
Really into art & crafts.
 
What helped you become the artist you are today?
Inspired by other great artists.
 
What do you hope to become one day?
Either to have a breakthrough for what I believed, or just be a nothingness.
 
Who are your influences?
Lots of great artists.
 
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Life.
 
What is your most favorite subject to draw? And why
Humans & monsters – they’re the closest contacts to beauties & ugliness of life.
 
What inspired you to become an artist?
Shapes and by the beauty of how it can be formed.
 
What wisdom could you give us, about being an Artist? Do you have any tips you could give?
Not yet, I'm still searching for my breakthrough. 
Finding your own self.
 
If people would like to contact you, how would you like to be contacted?
@: nick.cktan@gmail.com
@: nicktck@hotmail.com
W: http://nick2hell.spaces.live.com/  (life)
W: http://nickhell.deviantart.com/  (art)
W: http://contact-m.atwebpages.com/  (work)
 
Finally, do you have any of your art work for sale (sketchbook, prints, or anything) for people that like your work can know where and when to buy it?
No favorite art for sale yet, but I'm trying to work out prints for t-shirt & bags, hope they will work out soon.
 
Where are you working now? And what is your job?
Freelance illustrator and designer. 

Ray Toh aka Torei is a freelance illustrator based in Singapore. He also does concept art and paints on his free time. He has illustrated various covers, box arts, concept art, and posters for various clients.

He also has a blog here.

Opening on 11 September 2008 in Singapore, The Days from director Boi Kwong is based on a true story and tells the tale of Singapore’s young street gangs between 1989 and 1990. With illustrations by Sokkuan and Han Boon, and motion graphics directed and animated by MOJO, the Singapore film boasts an exciting, comic-book inspired visual style, animated with frenzied visceralness inspired by HongKong kungfu comics.

Check out Culturepush.com for an interview with the people behind the movie and see the hard work that went into making this independant feature film.

Other links:
- Official Website
- Facebook Group
- Social Network Site
- Youtube videos

20 year old Singaporean commercial and fashion photographer, Zhang Jingna (previously featured here) will be presenting her first solo exhibition and official launch of her first book, 'Something Beautiful' at the Arts House, Print Gallery.

An ethereal, dreamlike quality permeates Jingna's work with a distinctive cinematographic influence and a quiet confidence and maturity belying her age. 'Something Beautiful' showcases a selection of her collection of photographic work created over the past 2 years.

12 - 23 September 2008, 10am - 10pm daily
at The Arts House, Print Gallery, Singapore. 
Free admission.