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Today’s Artist Interview Is With Ching Teoh From Malaysia

Whopple: How long have you been an artist?
Ching: It was 5 years ago that I started to be a fulltime artist. Since my younger days, I have admired beautiful things and have loved to create.

Whopple: Tell us about your first attempts to be creative.
Ching: My first attempts were during my schooling days, when my teacher assigned an art project. We were to create an art piece showing the Malaysian embracing different cultures. My team members were not interested in art. So, I was the only one who completed the whole project. I enjoyed every minutes of the creation. Since then, I love painting.

Whopple: Do you make a living with your art?
Ching: Yes. I started a company dealing with arts and framing, together with my husband, Khoo. We design and create wall decor for interior designers, hotels, and home owners. Each and every piece is a unique creation to fit the client’s requirement.

Whopple: How long does it take you to come up with your ideas?
Ching: Well, I would say, my mind is random. Many times, ideas come just in second and I then I will start sketching and painting.

Whopple: What are your inspirations?
Ching: Everything around me may become my inspirations. Flowers, plants, .. a pattern on the wall, on the street. Anything catches my eyes with vibrant colors and textures.

Whopple: How do you recharge when your creativity hits the wall?
Ching: I will go for an intensive exercise then have a nice soothing spa at home. A hot bath with aromatic oil massage and calming music.

Whopple: What was your first job?
Ching: My first job was computer system analyst. I designed and developed software for manufacturing company.

Whopple: What are your favorite snacks when you are creating?
Ching: I definitely need coffee, lucky me, Starbucks is just around the corner near my studio.

Whopple: What gives you hope in the world?
Ching: There are people who care and respect others.

Whopple: What do you wish you could do?
Ching: I wish that I could have more freedom. I would love to learn ballet, though I might be too old now. LOL.

Whopple: What are your artistic goals?
Ching: I would love to have my artwork appreciated internationally.

Whopple: What has been your most exciting moment as an artist?
Ching: When my artwork is sold. It is not only the money that is exciting but also that my work is being appreciated. The feeling is so great.

Where to find Ching Teoh’s Art:
My website: http://www.ching-teoh.com
my blog: http://ching-teoh.blogspot.com
my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ching-teoh/

Where she sells her work: http://chingteoh.etsy.com

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