Acrylic vs Oil Painting Flowers and Why the Difference Matters
For painters working in strong flat colour, the choice between acrylic and oil is not a minor preference — it shapes everything about how a painting is built.
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Stories, work
& exhibitions
Stories from JJ Tan’s artistic journey, floral paintings and exhibitions across Singapore and Taiwan.
What a Solo Exhibition Actually Involves for an Artist
From selecting which works belong together to deciding how they sit on a wall, a solo show is a set of very deliberate choices.
Read articleHow to Look at a Floral Painting with Fresh Eyes
A practical guide to reading composition, colour temperature and negative space in floral paintings, using JJ Tan's acrylic works as examples.
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JJ Tan: A Singaporean Artist’s Journey Through Art and Resilience
Discover how JJ Tan found a powerful language in painting and built an exhibition journey spanning Singapore and Taiwan.
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Why Flowers Are at the Heart of JJ Tan’s Paintings
A closer look at the colour, movement and natural forms that define JJ Tan’s acrylic floral paintings.
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From Singapore to Taiwan: Highlights from JJ Tan’s Exhibition Journey
Explore key moments from JJ Tan’s exhibitions at cultural centres, hotels and galleries across Singapore and Taiwan.
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