A colorful street scene of Yaowarat Road, featuring a mix of buildings, neon signs in multiple languages, and bustling pedestrians. Power lines crisscross above the busy street.

Art Toolkit Workshops

People in Motion with Thainlin Tay

People in Motion

Online workshop with Thainlin Tay

Live Access

October 25, 2024, 5:00 – 7:30 PM Pacific

Live Access registration closes at noon the day before the workshop, or when the workshop is full.

Choose your level of participation:

Capture Lively Urban Scenes.

Join us online on Friday, October 25th, from 5pm – 7:30pm Pacific for People in Motion: Capture Lively Urban Scenes with Thainlin Tay!

In this online workshop, students will learn how to sketch passersby and convey motion through a focus on figure drawing, quick and loose strokes, simplicity, and fluidity to depict a subject’s movement and energy.

A watercolor illustration of Chatuchak Weekend Market, showcasing a street scene with various shacks, umbrellas, and greenery. A clock tower is visible in the background, alongside power lines and pedestrians. The text "Chatuchak Weekend Market" appears at the top.
A detailed sketch of a vintage street scene featuring charming buildings with ornate windows and balconies, intertwined with lush greenery. The artwork captures the essence of a serene urban setting with artistic elegance.
A colorful watercolor illustration depicting Matsubara Street with traditional buildings and people walking, next to the Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto pagoda nestled among green trees, showcasing a blend of historical architecture and natural scenery.
A vibrant watercolor illustration of the entrance to Fort Cornwallis, featuring a welcoming archway with a sign displaying the fort's name. Lush greenery surrounds the entrance, and people walk along the pathway, enjoying the sunny day.
A watercolor illustration of Purvis Street, showcasing elegant historical buildings with detailed architectural features, shops with awnings, and a few people walking along the sidewalk. Light washes of color depict the sky and greenery in the scene.
Two sketches depict people in social settings. The top left shows two individuals engaged in conversation at a table. The top right illustrates a group of four people sitting together, likely discussing something. The bottom sketch captures a busy scene of a crowd walking, with various figures moving in different directions.
A watercolor illustration of Tsukiji Outer Market, featuring storefronts and a bustling crowd. The scene captures the lively atmosphere, with the text "Tsukiji" prominently displayed at the top.
A watercolor illustration of a building on Teluk Ayer Street, featuring traditional architecture with ornate details. People in colorful clothing are visible in front of the building, along with a green tree. The date "16 OCT 2022" is noted in the bottom corner.
A watercolor illustration of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, featuring busy pedestrians and iconic buildings. Bright advertisements and signs are visible, including Starbucks and other storefronts, set against a clear sky.
A colorful watercolor illustration of the Sri Thedayuthapani Temple, featuring intricate carvings and sculptures on the gopuram (tower) and lush greenery surrounding the entrance. Two figures in traditional attire walk towards the temple.

Workshop Format

We’ve been enjoying the community and course organization of our online learning platform, Circle, and are excited to now offer the option to join workshops live or watch the recording anytime at your own pace. We’re often asked for workshop access beyond the live date and are so glad to make this possible, starting this season. Choose your level of participation: Live or Recorded Access!

  • Live Access

    $60.00

    Includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor (2.5 hrs total).

  • Recorded Access

    $50.00

    Includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date.

All participants, regardless of selected format, will have access to the workshop recording at least twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Community, a space for people registered for our workshops to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration!

Registration Details

How to Register

Select either “Live Access” or “Recorded Access” and add to cart. Important: you are not registered until you have completed checkout.

We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder, and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.

Next Steps

When you have completed checkout, you’re in!

You will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform Circle. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard. The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.

Questions? Please send us an email and we’ll help you out.

Recommended Supplies

Pens/Ink

Thainlin’s favorite sketching pens include the Mitsubishi Uni Pin fineliners (Black) with tips ranging from 0.2, 0.3, and 0.5 and a brush tip. The pigment is waterproof and fade-proof; this is ideal for sketching and applying watercolor washes. These pens are inexpensive, and other brands like Sakura perform similarly.

Thainlin also sketches with a fountain pen with a Fude nib (i.e. a bent nib) loaded with De Artramentis Document Ink.

White Gel Pen

Thainlin likes Sakura Gelly Roll Pens for whites and highlights.

Pencils

Thainlin uses a mechanical pencil with a 2B lead for quick outlines. 

Watercolors

Thainlin loves the vibrancy of Daniel Smith watercolor pigments, and he uses them in his Folio and Pocket Palettes. Below is a list of the colors in his Folio Palette:

Brushes

Thainlin uses the Pentel Aquash Water Brush for easy carry and small sketches and uses the Escoda Travel Brush Set (Ultimo Series) for larger works, with brushes ranging from sizes 2 to 16.

Paper

Thainlin prefers high-quality 100% cotton watercolor paper from various makers, especially Fabriano, Arches, Canson, and Hahnemühle. We carry the 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Watercolor Book in our shop.

Miscellaneous

A cup for water, and a shop towel or rag.

About Thainlin Tay

A man sits on a wooden chair in a lush garden, reading a menu. Surrounding them are tropical plants and decorative lighting, with a beautifully designed building in the background.

Thainlin Tay lives on the tropical island of Singapore. As an avid urban sketcher and artist, he enjoys visiting the city’s older historical areas to sketch buildings and places of worship that harken back to when Singapore was a trading port for the old British Empire. His goal is to capture these architectural gems to represent a part of the new and old city with his artistic input.

An artist sites on a rock, dipping a paintbrush in a Pocket Palette.

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