Home Decor 3 Ep 4 ” INDOCHINE”
A week has passed since the last ep of home decor..I Must say that Marilyn saved the day. However, some commented that i have done one too many painting in this season three and hopes that i will venture into other diy stuffs.Sounds good to me..However, forgive me for this episode of home decor, i drew again… really hope that you guys might be able to understand that circumstances does play a part and i shall try not to paint on walls anymore..
For this week the topic is Indochine which denotes that the decor should echo overtones of country such as vietnam ,thailand, cambodia…Our task is to convert a four room flat into an indochine influenced apartment. And here we go…
When we first step into the flat, we were treated to the sight of a rather empty living room with a set of rather colorful furnitures..
One of the bedrooms were hacked off to make way for the study/lounge area and simply covered by some translucent curtains…
The tv console seems a bit too bare…
and the walls too empty….and so we got to work on the transformation!
The buddha shall be our iconic symbol of Indochine and after visiting the shop we decided to go with Tom Yum flavour ( Thailand…)
Since the living room is really long, we placed a low console to divide the space and having two of the extendable tatami floor mats adds seating capacity to the longish living room..
Dark bamboo blinds were used to cover up the lounge area and the door to the bedroomis painted black with gold thai leaf motifs..
Doing away from the original colourful sofa set, we decided on a wooden three seater thai lounger with thai silk covers together with some colourful silk pillows..still colourful but……..
Was really happy with the selection and now unveiling the highlight of the decor…the buddha painting on the wall…..
Thank you lots to the contestant fred and his wife,a really delightful couple.. for their trust in us and we again had much fun…… with teamwork firmly in place, we triumphed again. We hope you had a good time watching us too…
laugh with me…
Rejoice with me ….
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
its realli nice=)
the painting!
u really rocks!
ytd u perform till funny on the star search!
smile! =))
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
hi bryan!
congrats again! was waiting for your post here. coz wanted to know the results earlier =P
now can happily watch the remaining part of the show.
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
FIRST COMMENT!
WOW YOU DREW THAT?!?!?!
AMAZING. TOO GOOD!
I’m too lazy to watch the tv prog…so seeing your update is good enough.
Based on this, you should continue drawing. This is clearly another level of brilliance.
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
哈哈。现在在坎（（=好好看！
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
Whoa. The painting is… WHOA. Really nice. I got a shock when I saw it. So beautifully painted. You really have the artistic flair man. =) Jia you!!
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Hey Bryan, You WON!!!!! u really did a gd job.. and I like yr assistant is it “Ah Boon?” he is so funny…. lol anyway your show always so funny… Nvr fail to make me laugh = ) and the Buddha you drew, is unbelievable! I tot u bought it fr the warehouse..u really opt to continue those drawings… Marvelous! LOL… Good Job Bryan.
Your Supporter.
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
well done bryan!! love your drawings =)
on November 5th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
Yeahhhh Bryan!!! What a great job done! Really impressed by the buddha painting on the wall! How I wish if you can come to our house and draw one for us!
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Hi Bryan,
Congrats that you’ve won this week! The decor is really fantastic! Well done and keep it up!
Happy for you! >.
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
Congrats Bryan! Your Buddha Drawing is very impressive! すごいです！
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
You are simply amazing. I am impressed with your Buddha drawing. Congrats!
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Wow!!!! Very nice lehhhhh….
& i enjoy watching!!!!
Ganbatteeeee
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Hi Bryan, although u’re fantastic as usual, but your painting really blew me away. It’s really life-like and by far, I think this was your best work ever. In this episode Mark was pretty good as well and it was quite a close fight between you two. Jia you!
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
hello hello! congrats once again! and u really did well this time round. i watched the ep and find that ur drawing is really perfect (: and the choice of furnitures are really good, it just look gorgeous with the whole setting! way to go! and saw u on tv ydae night on the Star Search prog.. ur conv is so entertaining and cute! JIAYOU ya! 我挺你! LOVE! oh yes, and takecare of urself despite all the working ya (:
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
You have a really deep personality and talented. Its wonderful to see an artiste true to himself. I must comment on your Buddha also, its magnifique.
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Without any biased judgement I feel that you should not set your benchmark as just to beat Mark Lee (because you are way better than Mark Lee), set your standard higher, and compare your work with professional designers. I feel that there are still rooms to improve, but as a full time mediacorp artist, your standard is pretty good. I could not get a close look on your Buddha drawing, but from what I saw, you did it pretty well, but of course on professional stand point, still have room to improve.
You truly impressed me on 05th Nov 07 Home Decor 3, you told your ‘disciple’, “even though, this may not be your house, but it is our responsibilities to do our best and not just tv show standard/cover standard.” I respect that, it is important to be responsible for whatever you do. Very well done Bryan, I love your attitude towards work, you earn my respect.
Before people think that I have no rights to comment on the design, I am a grad in Multimedia, and a dip grad in interior design from NAFA.
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
wow!!! Very nice leh!!!
Can tell me how you do the shading for the Buddha? U used the brush? But how to make it blend so well?
on November 5th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
hihi bryan.. keep hearing u say about the buddha today.. realli VERY VERY CHIO!!! y u not gona draw at my place.. haiz haiz.. Cant imagine INDOCHINE ever looking as good as wat u have done.. nice!! aniway, goodluck to us k.. glad we got u to design!!
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
bryan is the clear winner tonight, and always!
not saying this just because me is on ur side… just look at the way how u conceptualise ur design since u step into a house, and the process of choosing the right furniture (while explaining the details of each piece in reference to the theme) that already shows u really know ur job, and that is “design”. mark lee, on the other hand, occasionally did come up with presentable works, but sorry to say, he seemed to be just trying his luck to piece things together, and often with the help from props men who are more experience than him in the practical work, and lucky enough, he sometimes got things right. but look at tonight, me was expecting him to at least paint a tree (though maybe uglily), which he promised… but in the end, he couldn’t even go further than drawing a few kindergarten standard sketches..
the process of how bryan go about completing his mission is in itself a winning piece of work/programme already! me think, if u lose in an episode, it is simply just because u lose in not having the same taste as the judges, never because u are not good enough
btw, saw the trailer for dude and the princesses tonight… looking forward to see u in the various handsome looking outfits (like when u did ultimate comedian) wor. too much of just t-shirts and bermudas in home decor and everyday life liao, haha!
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Wow! you won again. Hope you will win in every episode.
Although you drew again but your drawing is always that fantastic. Continue to draw if you need to. Congratulations!!!!!!
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
amazing……..!!! that’s all i have to say.
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Amazing…. that’s all i can say!!!
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
Bryan,你画的佛像真的是太棒了！看你为佛像上金漆的时候，还很为你担心……你是怎么办到的？可以分享你究竟是使用了什么原料来touch up吗？那效果真的很棒^___^
希望能在接下来的节目中，再看到你的杰作:) 加油！！
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Hey Bryan,congrats on winning!you really deserve it!i cant seem to find the right word to describe your painting!keep it going!(:definitely looking forward to more of your works!
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Good artwork Bryan!
Your Buddha drawing is simply amazing!
Mark’s deco is bad 2!
Hmm…Home Decor 3 is certainly worth watching!
Ganbatte!!
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:39 pm
BRYAN!
congrats on your winning this ep.
i really love ur design this week.
especially the drawing.
its BEAUTIFUL !! (:
i truely love to see your drawings every week.
its very nice.
keep it up !
you are my IDOL (:
JIAYOU !
t z e
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
Yeahoo. WON again! Amazing drawing…O.O *WOAH-ed
The tatami floor mat really make de living rm empty feel gone liao~!
And overall soooo cosy feel~!!! Yay~Great Job! =D
Haha…de Ah Boon oso pek chek Lee Teng…
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Hi Bryan
Your drawing is simply marvellous! Can you share a bit on how you did it? I am curious to know how you can blend the shadows and highlights into the golden face.It’s very nice.
Today is a good episode for both of you. Both of your designs are nice. If I am the judge, I would have trouble picking a winner. I think the “God” blessed you today! It’s very nice!
on November 5th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
keep it up..~
the drawing is super nice.
shld continue drawing too..~
jia you ~
but mark lee was also good this round..
(^^)
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
very very impressed with your drawing today..
actually I’m always very impressed
& quite amusing to see you concentrating so hard looking to and fro from the paper to the drawing haha..
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
I like your drawing of the Buddha pic… Amazing…
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
Hey Bryan,
It’s great that you did it again! Even out the scores like what Mark said. I am really impressed by the buddha drawing. Very different, very real, and peaceful.. maybe due to the smile it has.
On another note, I am even more impressed at how you and Mark managed to slash the price of the furnitures.. Hahahaha.. Well done~
Coming back to the results, I stand by the judges, not because they are professional, not because you are bryan. Personally, I felt that your designs are always great with the colours. This time as usual. As compare to mark’s, you’ve brought out the indochine theme with the use of light and dark colours which does not compromise with daily lifestyle of the contestant. I can’t imagine living in Mark’s design, given that it is totally brown and that will definitely make the house or rather the living room looks real dim and dark. Or maybe its just my personal taste. Ha!
Keep going!
Regards
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
I thought the Buddha painting was a portrait you bought from somewhere else. Your drawing skills are simply so awesome. How did you manage to do that?
I’m deeply impressed by your talents. Strive on, Bryan!
=)
on November 6th, 2007 at 12:22 am
Hi Bryan, I juz came back from Bangkok today. Saw ur design in web now, Nice Nice… will share some photos I took one w u when I get ready the photos k? They are full of history so when I’m ready will tell u…. k?
on November 6th, 2007 at 12:54 am
the hours of my work give little time for me to veg out in front of the telly but what a pleasant surprise it was for me tonight, to have watched the program and saw a display of your (other than hosting) talent.
i guess enough’s been said of the painting; i love the splash of colours on the sofa cushions. thumbs up!
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:21 am
hi bryan,
see your Style in your decor and your DIY is really soild!!
from non-living home and you make into living home i must said you are the man .
after all , i have join in the contest in your show hope to really meet you up and learn from your decor. i really said you always had something new for viewer and make me wanted to help to decor mine home!! BRyan kEEP it up !! and jia you . VIEWER would support you alway CHEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
take care chaos!
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:21 am
your painting real gave me a shock.
frankly speaking, i thought the painting will not turn out good as it is really difficult to draw and paint on it.
however, you make the whole drawing so amazing and wonderful
continue with the good work ok? jiayou!!
on November 6th, 2007 at 3:58 am
Hi Bryan,
我昨晚在外面，所以没机会看＂摆家乐＂。
现在上来你的blog看一下，你让我大吃一惊～！
那个佛画。。。真的是你画出来的吗？看不出你很有绘画天份leh!
你的＂Indochine”家居摆设不错。。有那个格调和品味。。墙壁的颜色选对了。。。
我个人觉得是有一点像Indochine holiday resort那种感觉。。。very relaxed ambience created.
想必屋主一定非常喜欢你的家居室内设计吧？
无论如何，你的摆家＂功力＂是大家有目共睹的！
Jiayou.
on November 6th, 2007 at 6:24 am
Realli like ur drawing! ^^ Bryan performed on star search?! i missed it! any one recorded the show?
on November 6th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Hi Bryan,
Nice buddha drawing this time round.. its really so realistic and so WOW. Drawing is ur forte. Continue with it! Jia you!
on November 6th, 2007 at 9:06 am
Hi Bryan,
Congrats again,
加油, you are the best …
on November 6th, 2007 at 9:34 am
OMG! u really drew the buddha veri well.
on November 6th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Hi Bryan, congrats on your winning for this epi. Really enjoyed watching you design houses and every monday is what I am looking forward. No more Monday Blues!!!! haha.. Continue to work hard and all the best for you in Star Awards. I will support you always!!!
p.s. just like to ask where is East Art Living located? I tried to take down the address bt it was too quick. Is there a website that I can get to view, for the shops that you and Mark have visited?
on November 6th, 2007 at 11:08 am
The drawing was good.. Why dun want to pain anymore?
Tot is a good way of sharing ur talents with those contestants….
Keep up the good work!!
on November 6th, 2007 at 11:19 am
hi BRYAN!!! congrats !!! hehhe!!! u guys won again! jia you!
continue and shine! :p ahahhaha.. will always support U! ahahha 
on November 6th, 2007 at 11:38 am
Hi Bryan,
Really like the colours you chosen for most of the house you design. Must really praise you for your good colour sense. My Bf and me have been supporting Home Decor fr series 1 to 3 and try not to miss a single episod. I like the colours you use for yesterday episod – IndoChine, creating a very warm feeling, may I know what colour is that?
Jia you !
on November 6th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Hey Bryan, I’m so sad I missed this episode. This is my fav theme. I think this theme is one you excel in. I just wanna pack my bags and move in! So cosy! Well done! Keep it up!
And the buddha drawing is fabulous! Care to do one for my house??
on November 6th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Come on! keep your ideas flowing….flowing….flowing… Well done! Bryan!
Cheers! Cheers! Cheers!
The room after decorated by you is SO COZY…zzzzzzz……very homely and relax design yet classic. That why it is call ‘Bai JIA Le Le Le Le Le Le…..” It is a HOME you see. I love it! You are in the feel again!
on November 6th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Simplicity is nice!
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
well done! keep it up, Bryan!
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
So homely and sweet. Cheers! Bai JIA Le! Cheers! Bryan.
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
…yeah…u won again!!! Next episode will be interesting…hmmm…jia you!!!
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
hey me have one more point to add… although u said there were comments that u “have done one too many painting in this season”, we can see that u had been trying out different styles of painting since the last season… the colourful peacock, the pop-art style marilyn monroe, and not forgetting the b/w chinese woman painting (which we somehow nicknamed “lily 小凤凤”), the brush painting of confucius, the oil painting style lotus etc etc…
then, the buddha in this episode must have involved the use of a new style u’ve never done before in home decor (not simply paint with a brush or draw outline then fill-in-the-blanks kind)… perhaps the gradual tone effect and finer details were created with something like air brush or spray paint?
think the producer or editor should have at least shown how u completed the final touches of the painting… (well, not only me and the readers here, some viewers over at the mediacorp forum were also wondering how u did it!) what a shame on them for not being smart enough to identify which elements would interest the viewers and should be included in the programme!
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Hihi Bryan,
Both I & my hubby are hook on Home Decor 1, 2 & now 3. Seriously you are so talented! Especially you can do lots of DIY & drawings & thanks for sharing with us so we can also do simple DIY for our new house too. As for drawings I have no courage to do so on wall though I’m from arts class…. Keep up your good work! Cheers!
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Cool, Bryan…u r so talent…. how u draw this fantastic picture and how to draw become blur blur effect? is it using spay paint to spray on it?
It’s really very nice design…… is it possible to ask u help me to design my house? cos i’m getting move in my new house…. (but i think very difficult de lah)
Cos my house in Johor Bahru… HEheheeee…..impossible u will go JB de lah…..
So, wish u have a nice day ya…Gd Luck to u………….
on November 6th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Glad that you’re moving on already
However tough anything gets, you’ll always have your family and friends, and supporters behind you
on November 6th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
I swear you’re one of the most creative persons in Singapore.
on November 6th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
amazing art work of the buddha! is truly magnificent! ….. u are brilliant!!
star awards 07.. for best host of Home Decor 2 and Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes .. 我挺你！!
cheers!
on November 6th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
soooooooooo glad u won i’ve never missed any episode of home decor so far
my favourite is the budha you drew it looked so perfect i doubt i am able to draw that in my life time. how did u blend the colour????????? i really admire you a lot! ‘azaza’ means jia you in korean. continue to win in all the remaining episode!!!
dun give up continue ur lovely drawings k?
on November 6th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
I am not bias Bryan or Mark, but at this episode, i personnally like Bryan’s work very much. One word : Awesome!
on November 6th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Bryan さん、
はじめまして、
on November 6th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Bryan さん、
はじめまして、サキです。
このプログラムが大好きです。
あなたのデーサインはすごいと思いますよ！
いつも絵を描いたりとかしますが、
今回の仏像の絵をみて、本当に感心しました！
あなたには才能がありますよね！
もっともっといい作品をみせてください！
頑張ってね！応援しますから！！！
on November 6th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
画的好有神韵哦,以前就有看过你在”摆家乐”中画的画,一直就很惊叹于你的画技,你是专业的吗?
on November 6th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Hi Bryan,
Just pop in to tell you that I love the transformation (very resort feel) and the drawing is absoutely divine.
Looking forward to more great works! :O)
Emona
on November 6th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
设计得很棒,画得更棒!
(但,这对 Mr.mark Lee 有点不公平．)
这幅画,的确加了很多的的”惊艳”分,如果这是画画比赛,你肯定是佼佼者;
但,对于Mr.Mark Lee 不是这方面的能手,肯定甘拜下风．．．
(但,这明明是室内”设计”在脚劲呀~)
还是要说, 这一期,你是赢得 名符其实 !!!!
你, 真得很棒, 的确 与众不同 !!
on November 6th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
keke! Grats to you for winning again! Hope you get more wins in future ok? Hmm, i think this week your’s really looks nice, but alittle too much buddha? I was pretty worried that the judges wouldn’t like it because there were too many buddhas. haha. But nevermind, at least they appreciated it. =D Yeap, i also thought that there has been too much painting that you hasn’t done much DIY work. I remember last season, you did many stuffs like TV console, cabinets, decorative items that were really nice too! Not trying to say that painting aren’t nice, but it’s a little sad to see you not doing DIY stuffs anymore. Perhaps you can balance it up? I think DIY stuffs are also special in a way. =)
Anyway, JIAYOU!
on November 6th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
wonderful job!
i thought that the buddha painting was terrific
KUDOS!
on November 6th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Hi. It’s me again, the Jasmine who had commented about you doing too many drawings.
I’m really glad that you have taken some of our opinions and tried to do better design. (: Anyway, just to let you know; I did not mean that you have done too many drawings in session 3 in fact, if you were to watch the previous sessions, you have actually drawn in almost every episodes. Just to let you know. (:
Guess what? My mum just complimented about the drawing you have done this episode. She also insists that I have to let you know. She said that the Buddha was impressively drawn. She also carried on saying: “Only one who draws a portrait of a Buddha with his heart wholeheartedly will make it look as if it’s coming into life. Wang LuJiang has actually done it.” She then ended her compliment with: “I have to admit that it really bores me to see him doing the same thing, drawing, every single episode since the previous two, but he is really very artistic.”
Just to let you know, my mother seldom compliments people. (:
Good luck!
Hope to see a different form of artistic Bryan! (:
Jasmine.
on November 6th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Bryan gorgor
U are SOOO GREAT !!!
hahaha …
U save the WORLD !!! XD
on November 6th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
dear all,
i am really glad that you guys like the buddha drawing i did. Unfortunately the whole process of drawing it, which spans over the three hour time frame we had, cannot be telecasted in detail in this one hour programme. The steps taken to draw the portrait are as follow…
first i did the outline in white over the black surface..then i used “levi” gold paint on the face which i took care not to overlap with the white outline. when the pic is completely covered in gold paint i used a rather fine brush to go over the white outline and after that’s been done, i used aerosol spray paint in gold and black to go over the outlines and created the shading as i don’t have air-brush(and i have never used air brush before la..).. using the white spray in careful portions at areas to create the illuminating reflection of light on the face. hope tat you guys are able to digest this and also thank you for all your lovely compliments… will take a short break from painting to attempt some other forms of diy..bear with me..bear with me…
on November 6th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
the whole place gives off a very ‘zen’ feeling. just like everyone else, love your Buddha drawing! guess deep appreciation for Buddhism art somehow still requires real understanding and faith to e religion itself too, which i think you do.. anyway keep up your good work! (:
on November 6th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
haha Lily小凤凤~~ I missed her wor!
was at work and once AGAIN missed your show. but i will go watch on mob tv
well done boy!
on November 6th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
so many positive comments about your design, especially the 栩栩如生 buddha painting… it really goes to show your talent in this area!
hope that our comments have given you more confidence to push your creativity to another level!
its really great to see how you all transform a house to the desired theme!
jia you!!
looking forward to see your other DIYs!
on November 6th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Bryan, U really know how to draw…
KEEP IT UP!
Waiting to see more of your art piece coming up.. Cheers!! =D
on November 6th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
oops sorry i didnt watch it. but hey, u did tt buddha painting?? it sure looks professional. either tt or the photographer’s skill is terrific. but in anw, impressive!
on November 6th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
your drawing of the buddha is fantastic
a job well done
keep it up
look forward to your next episode
on November 7th, 2007 at 12:09 am
i m sure all your supporters and readers are interested in knowing how u did all e diy(no matter if it is a painting or sth else!)..
n its a pity tt e show is onli 1hr n couldnt show e whole process..
hmm if e cameraman takes e whole 3hr process before it was edited into one hr is it possible to get e pre-edited one n uploadin it onto ur blog for e diy parts tt were nt shown?(given tt it is allowed n nt too troublesome for u=))
sure alot of ppl will be interested!!
jux a suggestion n hope its possible!
by e way jiayou for e rest of e episodes!=)
cheerz!
on November 7th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Finally i found ur blog, im enjoyed watching ur 摆家乐 shows…. And i liked ur creative & innovative design :p
But the most im impressed wif is the “INDOCHINE” part, I LOVE IT…….
“I HOPE ONE DAY THAT WILL BE MY DREAM HOUSE” Hee… heee….
Keep it up your good work, 加油。。。。。!
on November 7th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Hi Bryan, I think your design for this week’s tv contest is really very good. In fact, I prefer your designs most of the time. You really have a flair for interior design. Could you tell me which shop you got the furnitures for the show this week? I would like to visit the shop. Thanks.
on November 7th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Hi Bryan!
I am so impressed by your talent for painting! I like to think I am a pretty good artist myself (if I try really really really hard hahaha), but I think I would need 30 hours – and possibly more – before I can complete and fine-tune each of those paintings that you had done for the last two episodes…Marilyn Monroe and the Buddha! But you did it in a mere 3 hours…THREE HOURS!!! And they seemed very polished pieces of work to me…not like they were done in a hurry!
And the Buddha painting is really a fantastic job! It must be way more challenging than the painting of Marilyn Monroe, since the latter is made up of mainly solid blocks of colours, while the Buddha painting needs a lot of careful shading and highlighting. Hahaha, the Buddha could easily be looking bruised instead of bronzed if the shading of the shadows are done wrong (it would if it was left up to me)!
AND the Buddha in your painting has a really serene smile/expression that radiates feel-good vibes! When I was shopping around for a Buddha statue with my mum many years ago, she explained to me that one way to pick out a statue from all that were on display was to find one whose expression made me feel at peace. I understand that the painting is more of a design rather than a reglious feature in this case, but imagine if you somehow did not manage to get the demeanour of the Buddha right, and he ended up with a grim and displeased expression instead…the owners of the flat would feel like they were being watched instead of being watched over!
I like how you had transformed this flat with wall colours and choice of furniture etc, but its your Buddha painting that really blown me away…I especially can’t get over the fact that you did it in a mere THREE HOURS…(and you probably was distracted or disturbed by interruptions now and then too).
Just wondering, if this wasn’t a competition and you had all the time in the world to complete the painting, do you think you would still ended up finishing it in three hours, or would you naturally take your time to do it and ended up taking days?
on November 7th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
The buddha drawing nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the decor u did!!!!!!!! You are so much better than Mark. But then not fair to Mark coz he cant draw. haha…
on November 7th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Hi Bryan
Your past drawings although good were all 2D. This Buddha is WOW, 3D! I thought it was a scanned image. Simply marvellous! Even Debbie Travis can’t draw at all (well, at least not shown on her shows)! And you are so unselfishly shared the method step-by-step to us. Thanks and Congrats!!!
FT
on November 7th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
u r really excellent, bryan
Cheerz
on November 7th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
You are a fantastic draw-er!!
DD
Seriously lyk your design alot.
DDD
That buddha face you’ve drawn was totally awesome.
So artistic!
The winner is given to the right person.
Persue your creativity!
on November 7th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Yo,Yo Bryan… You won! Thou I am a christian.. but i thought tat ur buddha image was drawn well… Gratz! hope u can ‘bao ga liao’ of the rest of the series in beating Mark!
on November 7th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
Hey Bryan, you should think about signing off your signature on all your artwork. All famous artists does that…:)
on November 7th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Hi Bryan,
I reali LOVE ur drawings alot!!! U really have the talents in it!!! the drawings are reali too fascinating!
on November 7th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
Hihi… bryan, maybe i am rather late to write comments as the show have already over for two days. I think your design is really amazing and cool, if next time i able to have my own house will definitely get you for some opinion. haha!
Actually i am here leaving you comment is not all because of this progamme, is just that i have some problem that needs some idea or opinion from you. Actually i have finally found what i really want in my life? i finally found my own goal/direction but i found that is not easy to accomplish and fulfill in it. Because my goal is actually to design my own clothing with my own creation but before that i have never ever thought of it! Because before that i haven found any things that interest me, but one day i have no idea? Why will i suddenly have so much idea and solution that’s keep coming out from my mind to actually let me have the urged to design my own clothing. But the problem once again, is i am not good in designing, i don’t have interest in drawing before or can say easier my drawing is bad. So i am rather trouble about it! Actually is ok to me not to open a shop because i have never thought of that and i don’t have the budget, but again if i have the chance i can sell online using blog. So i have alot of ideas going through my mind but is just i don’t have an idea, how to start or how can i start it? because i am rather lost in it. but i am really interested in doing it!
hmm… really hope you can give me some advice? if not possible is ok, i will understand. Anyway, take care of yourself bryan.
on November 8th, 2007 at 7:59 am
Hi Bryan! Impressive painting!! Well done! Jia You oh!
on November 8th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
hello bryan,
i’ve only recently found ur cite and knowing that you will read the comments, i want to tell you that you’re one of the ppl that inspired me with your works. i mean 戲劇和主持方面. i’ve watched your shows since young (don’t worry that it makes you sound old, it’s because i’m still a student) and you’re one of the artistes that i admire truly based on your talents.
although you seldom act in shows (nowadays), your previous works, whether in singapore or taiwan/mainland, left a great impression in my mind! i hope in the future i’ll be like you and become an actress, not necessary on screen (because i like theatre too) and not only confined to singapore!
not to mention you’ve got the stuff for interior deco too (:
thanks for inspiring me!
all the way for your future endeavours and take care!
on November 8th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Hey Bryan, what’s the brand of the sling bag that you carried to the shop on the Indochine episode? I got to have it.
on November 8th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
dear serene,
hmm.. not sure i am directing you to the right direction but here’s my two cents worth… first and foremost, it is really great that you have found your calling.. however, you don’t seem to embrace it whole heartedly as you sounded a wee bit unsure… nevertheless, there are actually ways to pursue this dream of yours… Perhaps what you could do is to partner up with some students doing fashion (eg.lasalle) and you can then toss them your ideas and they would probably be able to sketch it out and even sew it! But i think it would be quite an asset for you to attend a course in fashion designing and you could find some of these courses quite easily either in lasalle or nafa.. lots of ppl are doing on line sales now and some are rather successful..so this option is not that unreachable..but, you need to have the end products before you are able to market it..if you have lots of ideas bursting out from you, it would be a wise move to scribble it down..because life is like a jigsaw puzzle, you just have to piece things together for it to work. likewise with all your ideas..perhaps when you see them in black and white rather than fleeting thoughts you might find an answer to your doubts and how to actually form a business out of it. don’t be discouraged by any initial setbacks because these are the lessons that will take you to greater heights… cheers!
on November 8th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
dear darren
if i am not wrong that would be a messenger bag by Gucci…
on November 8th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Watching your Home Decor 3, you’re not only creating different designs but lots of laughter. I think I can only say, “Thank you”. Thank you for your different designs. Thank you for creating lots of laughter for all of us. I believe that’s the reason why WE love you. You deserve it.
Another programme which we’re looking forward to watch is 我的导游是明星. Today, 8 Nov is the first episode of Tasmania’s trip. Do you something… Today, 8 Nov is also my birthday. I, sincerely wanted to THANK YOU for giving me lots of laughter on my birthday. And also thank you for giving me this special birthday present.
Last but not least, wish you good luck (birthday girl’s luck) in Star Awards.
Note: Don’t stress too much by what we say! Just do what you think is the best and right for you.
on November 8th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Dearest Gin,
Happy birthday and many many happy returns!!!!!!
on November 9th, 2007 at 12:49 am
Hi Bryan,
I can only open my mouth in awe episode after episode watching you paint those drawings.
Anyway, this picture’s nice, gives one a feel of peace & calmness…
on November 9th, 2007 at 3:36 am
That would cost a bomb ):
Anyway, the moment i saw your Buddha mural, i knew for sure you’d win. I was speechless when i saw it; and still am. Singapore definitely needs more artistes like you. You bring hope to the variety shows over here. Are you guys planning to do a season 4? This show, to me, is one the best variety programmes! It rids away my monday blues.
All the best.
on November 9th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
hi bryan,may i know did u practise feng shui ?i knew you got a feng shui master ,may i know what his method of feng shui used?
on November 9th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Hi Byran
Great job on your Interior Design. Always looking forward to your Monday show.
We are collecting our keys early next year and plan to do up a Classic Contemporary theme. Can give us some advise/tips on who to look for and where to get value for money items for this theme.
Thanks for the great help in advance and all the best in whatever you do!
on November 9th, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Hey Bryan!!! I love the Buddha’s painting u have done!!!When I saw the finished product…I was shocked..the face shows a sense of clamness and peace…u really really done a GREAT job…!!!
You’re a very talented artist…u have a great gift…
I hope u also could win Star Awards this year again!!!the top 10 and the best host…hope u can win the best host 2yrs in the row…!!!
With lots of love,
Jan
on November 9th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
hm, i always loved ur home decor program.
but unfortunately, i am in uk couldnt watch it.
but i will definately visit your blog everyday.
you’re very talented! my angmoh friends also like you.
just hope that within your busy days,
you’ll enjoy your life. =)
on November 9th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
hey bryan am very happy u won for this episode!ur painting and drawing is simply fabulous!congrats u made it to BEST HOST AND TOP 20!will vote for you and jia you!!!take care!
on November 9th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
hi bryan, thanks so much for your suggestion and encouragment. Wah, i don’t expect you will really reply my questions. First of all you are right, although i have found what i want in my life, but i know i am struggling and unsure in myself. Because i am a person who will think negatives easily and i am a person who will lack of confident and courage. So when i finally found my goals, i start to think if i am up to standard to make it come true? if i able to handle problems that may occurs? if i going to give up? You know there’s alot of “if” in myself, i know this goals is not easy to accomplish but still the urged of wanting to make it come true is there and is strong. But i know now i won’t give up and i will try my best to do what i can, so just hope that you will give me your blessing? And of course if i need your encouragement or advice, i will definitely come here to “bother” you. Haha… but once again your suggestion and encouragement is really very useful to me, so really thanks so much! Thank you…
on November 10th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Bryan, you did it again and sharing your artistic gift.
Your drawing of the image of Buddha gives blessing to the family. Your kind heart goes with our blessing and you have indeed shown us your desire to do your best in life.
Whoever is your friend will be blessed with many good fortune as your action shows that you will treasure them.
Be blessed, Bryan!
on November 10th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
your drawing is really great ! it doesnt seems like someone draw it within few hours .
congrats on winning again ! jia you !
i did watch the 我的导游是明星 . too bad i cant join . been supporting all your show , as you’re funny , kind and humorous .
hope you can win many star awards this year . all the best and good luck . =D
on November 10th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
my whole family were so impressed by ur that great artpiece of the buddha face.
my mum jus keep on saying “这个王禄江是厉害的咯！” LOL
im sure u can continue to win for the rest of the episode de, JIA YOU!!
on November 11th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
dear bryan,
guess wat, i didnt watch tis espiode .. and was waiting for your post.. when i saw tat buddha face, i tot it was an artpiece .. until i ask my mama … she told me you drew it.
Wow! my jaws went open … it’s amazing … pretty awesome!
u are my superstar =) Keep up the good work !
on November 14th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Dear Byran,
Is me again, after watched the “Cosmopolitan” decor title im so.. so.. so.. impressed with ur ideal & also spirit of team work!!!
Good job… ALSO to your teammate too… ^_^
Looking forward for your next week SHOW….
on November 14th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Wooow … that Buddha face really gave me a big therapeutic slap on my face … breathtaking … sorry, I missed the show … someone sure vomitted blood that day yahh… hehehe.. naughty me
Cosmopolitan decor…. Love the DIY mirror!! pretty impressive! but intrestingly, Mark has improved with his decor ideas too … so … hit us with another thrill ride yeah … thrilling with you ..
on November 16th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Hi Bryan,
I understand that you have your own interior design company. What is the name of your company? Would like to contact someone there to decor my apartment. Thanks a lot. Love your show and your designs!!!
on November 21st, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Hi Bryan,
I saw your home decor show and i am very impress with your interior design. I heard that you have your own company. I would like to renovate my home. May i know how and who to contact with for further discussion on renovation. Look forward for your response soon. Cheers!
on December 8th, 2007 at 1:22 am
hi bryan,
Can i check it out with ya, where’s the location of the thai boxing? can i have the addresss? contacts? which u show on the princess & dude the series with Rui En. I think its cool to tried out..thinking of going there take a look..hehe…very good for release stress and etc.. Looking forward for ya reply. Pls mail me at enenhappy@yahoo.com.sg =) Thanks alotz.. Keep up the good work! Jia you!!! >_^ winks…take care always… All the very best to everything ya do!
on December 12th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
Hi Bryan,
I like your DIY drawing and very impress with it, can i have your interior design company’s address or contact? Can you email me @ wendylim_1983@hotmail.com
I would like someone to deco my new home, look forward for your response thanks
Take care, Cheers always =D
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on January 8th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Hi Bryan,
I just love the great artpiece “Buddha face” that you’ve drawn! Wishing you can draw 1 for my new house!
Thanks.
on September 5th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Hi Bryan,
I’ll be getting a new flat soon..n would like to hv yr company’s address,contact,email n whom shall i look for…i would really appreciate to hear frm u….my email is hazel3th@yahoo.com…
best regards……