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In December 31, 2005, I was invited by the, Radio Television Hong Kong ( RTHK ) for an interview on air in their Putonghua Channel from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. There were three hosts this time, Mr. Vincent Hung, Miss Betty Ma and Miss. Peony Tam. During the interview, we talked about the path I step into the field of Porcelain Painting. The process of painting, the risk we might have during firing. We also talked about my family, how they support me. We also talked about the finance and the risk that I might have while opening the workshop, and also the problem that I might have during all these years running the workshop etc. It was fun sharing my experience with the audiences through the air.
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In December 22, 2005, I was invited by Television Broadcasts Limited ( TVB ) Super Sun Channel to introduce Porcelain Painting in their program. During the show, I have introduced different types of painting techniques. The host of the program, Miss Ma tried to do a small painting on a box with me during the show time. The program was broadcast on January 6, 2006 at the Health Channel at 10:00p.m and also on January 9, 2006 at 12:00 noon and 3:00p.m.
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In December 15, 2005, TVB Weekly have organized their artist, Miss Lau Chek Kei to come to my workshop for a porcelain painting try out. Although this was her very first time, she showed her great interest and painting talent in doing the porcelain painting. She chose the very bright and happy colours for the wedding plate and was very patient while doing it. She has completed the first layer for firing. She also did a beautiful lustre jewellery box demonstration for the magazine. The interview was published on December 27, 2005, issue 446.
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In December 12, 2005, an interview with Shing Pao Daily was taken place in my workshop. This interview was exactly different from the past I had. The topic was about people’s story in Hong Kong. This was a personal interview, talking about how I started to learn about porcelain painting. The way how I became a teacher and own the first Porcelain Painting Workshop in Hong Kong. How my life changed from a housewife to a painter and in what way my family support me to put my interest into my career. The interview was published on December 27, 2005.
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In November 13, 2005, I was again invited by the TVB to introduce porcelain painting in their Cultural Plaza program. This time, I have introduce ‘ Lustre ‘ , and have demonstrate the most simple and easy way to achieve great result on white china. The interview was broadcast on December 11, 2005 at 8:30a.m.
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An interview with The Sun Newspaper was made on November 9, 2005 after my trip to Adelaide. The topic on this newspaper was about leisure. How people can make use of their leisure time to learn something new. This interview occupied a whole page of the newspaper and have introduce different types of porcelain painting in which they can be a wonderful gifts to friends for special occasions. The interview was published on December 05, 2005.
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Miss Apple was the host and she was very interested in all my paintings. The interview started from 3:00p.m. until 6:30p.m. We have talked about the different styles of painting techniques from different countries. How porcelain painting can help people to relax and to calm down one’s emotion. Miss Apple also tried painting a piece of her own design and was doing good too. The interview was broadcast on October 4, 2005 at 9:00p.m. in the program of ‘ Today’s Hong Kong ‘ at NOW channel 36 and HK Broadband channel 9.
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Miss Yang was the host this time and the interview started from 1:00p.m. until 5:30p.m. We have talked about the history of the porcelain painting, the way of applying colours onto the white wares, the important things that we have to take care during the process of firing the wares in the kiln etc. etc. Miss Yang also tried to paint a piece of plate and she was really doing it well. The program was broadcast on October 13, 2005 at 8:30p.m., channel 51.
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In August 19, 2005, Ming Pao weekly came to my workshop for an interview. This time, their editor was looking for information about the world wide porcelain products. Taking this opportunity, they would like to know more about how to paint a porcelain item as well as the procedure of making it. The interview was published on September 03, 2005, issue 1921.
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In June 24, 2005, I started to teach my first painting lesson in Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin with their patients. It was a great challenge to me as I have to carry all 12 pieces of wet paints to and fro the hospital. The hospital itself was very considerable. They prepared for all the students the painting accessories as well as a very comfortable area to learn. The students there show great interest in it and have done a lot of products for themselves and friends. Porcelain painting itself is not only an art but also a very good form of therapy.
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The first ‘ Amy & Students’ Porcelain Painting ‘ Exhibition was held at Chiu Sheung School Hong Kong, from April 25 to 30, 2005. The aim of this exhibition was to introduce this fine art to all the students, parents, teachers and as well as to the public. The school also aim that all the students can make one or two pieces of tiles to decorate the school corridors. The exhibition was a nice one and we got a lot of feed back from the students and parents who show their great interest in it. In cooperated with this exhibition, Amy and most of her students have published their first painting book for memories.
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March 20, 2005, I was again invited by the Hong Kong TVB to introduce my Porcelain Painting in their program on Saturday morning " New Cultural Corner ". This time, I talked about when and how I get to start painting on porcelain. The way of painting , the different usage of the medium and the differences between porcelain art and other painting etc. This program was broadcasted on April 9, 2005. |
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March 16, 2005, an evening seminar specially for the CUMBA Alumni Association , featured in introducing Porcelain Painting , its history , basic knowledge and painting techniques , demonstrations etc. was held in my workshop. The response of this seminar was very good and the 14 seats in my workshop were fully occupied. It was a wonderful evening as we were well treated with yummy food and drinks sponsored by one of the Alumni members. All participants showed their interested in this beautiful art and were impressed with all sort of techniques that can be done on the porcelain. This seminar last for 3 hours end with a try out of pen work.
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February 13, 2005, I was invited by the Hong Kong TVB for an interview to introduce Porcelain Painting in their program " Cultural Plaza ". In this program, I have to talk about the Porcelain Painting history, its different styles, painting techniques, painting tools and material etc. A short demonstration was done to show pen work and apply of colors. The content of the interview was separated into three chapters and was broadcasted on February 27, March 6 & 13, 2005. |
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On December 10, 2004, I was invited by Rosaryhill School Secondary Section to give a Porcelain Painting Seminar to their students who were interested in art. It was a very nice afternoon to meet with so many artistic boys and girls. This was their first time to get in touch with Porcelain painting and have asked a lot of questions about this beautiful art form. They were most attracted by the raised and chipped texture that I painted on the plate and very eager to know how to apply colours on the porcelain and how to fire them. The school is also planning to put this wonderful art into their after-school activity syllabus in the near future.
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November 15, 2004, the reporter of Oriental Daily Newspaper and the photographer pay a visit to my workshop. They would like me to demonstrate some simple porcelain painting for daily usage and as well as for house decoration. I did a coaster and a small tray this time. The interview was published on November 22, 2004 on their Leisure page.
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July 21, 2004, I was again interviewed by the " Lisa Living " magazine. This time, the reporter was interested in my home life and my living style. She came with the photographer on a rainy afternoon. She was very impressed when she saw the painting on the stairways and at once she recognized that the paintings were representing my family. The magazine was published on August 06, 2004.
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July 22, 2004, I was invited to give a seminar in the " Police Sports & Recreational Club " in Hong Kong to introduce Porcelain Painting to their members. The seminar was held in the evening from 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. and there were about 50 attendance. Short History of Porcelain Painting, basic painting knowledge and different techniques, usage of tools and brushes were introduced to them through power point, samples and demonstration . They all found that this art was very interesting and there were a lot of feedback during the seminar. I was very happy to be given this special opportunity to promote this fine art in Hong Kong.
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The reporter of Sing Tao Daily, was interested in my house , home life as well as my painting . She would like to introduce it into their newspaper on the " Sunday Features " special page. She came on April 21, 2004 with the photographer. It was a sunny afternoon and at once she caught sigh of the many crystal collections and also my paintings on the stairways. The interview covered two whole pages and was published on May 16, 2004 |
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February 20, 2004, I was interviewed by the reporter of " Today's Living " magazine. Since this is a magazine about Interior design, I intended to do something that match with the topic. So I demonstrated how to paint the toilet tiles with simple patterns for the new home. The reporter was surprised with the result of the two 6" x 6" tiles although the procedures were so easy and fast. The magazine was published on April 15, 2004.
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April 7, 2004, the first time I was interviewed by a local English Magazine, " Hong Kong Magazine ". The young reporter came to my workshop and found my painting very interesting. Besides talking about the painting, he was very interested if I've balanced my bank book yet. The magazine was published on April 16, 2004. |
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The Reporter of the Ming Pao Weekly was a young guy. He came to my workshop to interview me on February 16, 2004. He could hardly believed that I could paint all those plates with different colors and textures. We chatted freely and talked about the history of Porcelain Painting. He was shocked when I told him that this fine art was originally from China. The magazine was published on February 28, 2004. |
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After several interviews with the Editors and reporters of local magazines and newspaper that were done in my workshop, It was the first time that I was invited by the Metro Broadcast Finance to talk about porcelain painting through radio. This was really fun and exciting as I have to chat with the two hosts, Karen and Frank. They have to describe what my painting looked like to the audience. The interview was broadcasted on February 19, 2004 at night time. |
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Cosmopolitan was another local magazine who interviewed me on January 26, 2004. The Reporter, at the same time, the photographer, took lot of photos of the display in my workshop. She was very interested in how to paint the plate and I did a soft painting of flower to show her the procedures. She wanted to learn at once. The magazine was published on February 27, 2004.
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I was very happy that one of the local newspaper - Hong Kong Economic Times, invited me for another interview. They want to promote this beautiful art during Valentine's Day. The interview was made on January 19, 2004 in my workshop. They took full details of how a plate was painted from the very beginning. I made the round plate with the bears and the rabbit with red rose tea cup set specially to cope with their Valentine's Day topic. The newspaper was published on February 09, 2004.
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In December 22, 2003, I was interviewed by a local magazine - Living Lisa in my workshop. The Editor and the photographer were very interested in my painting when they saw all the display in my workshop. They told me that this was their first time they came to get known of this art form.The book was published on January 07, 2004. |
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In October, 2003, I have attended the 9th Australasian Teachers and Artists Convention and Exhibition that was held in Sydney, Australia. The weather there was very cold and the temperature dropped down a lot during night time. Same as last time, I have brought with me 3 pieces of plate for exhibition. They were out of the kiln the night before I get on the flight. They were so fresh ! It was so nice to meet with so many old friends and new faces during the events held by APAT. I was so busy during day time running from one hall to the other, attending demonstrations held by different artists and learnt how to achieve the new techniques. After the three days exhibition, I have to move with the group to Collaroy to attend the 4 days seminar by the sea. This time, I was lucky to be in Jan Kellaway's seminar. We have a lot to do on the tile. Besides the normal painting with onglaze colors, we also combined the art with lustre, raised paste and chipping off powder. Most interesting was that we have to dye our own silk as background and connected the broken pieces of glass together to form a branch shape piece. We have to fire the glass separately but will combine the glass onto the tile which was placed on top of the silk.
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December 23, 2001 - The first Art & Craft Fair held by the Hong Kong Government, located in the open area of the Cultural Centre, Tsimshatsui was a success too. It opened on the 23rd December 2001 for 13 Sundays. The aim of the fair was to attract more tourists and local people to enjoy their holidays in Hong Kong and also act as an attractive programme for the tourists. Besides this, it was also a very good chance to promote some traditional Chinese handicrafts. After several selections and interview from the organizer, only 34 out of 450 applications were chosen to take part in the fair. Luckily I was chosen to be one of them and have a chance to promote and demonstrate my painting during the fair.
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In the same year, a teacher certificate verified my qualification was presented to me by APAT. |
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October 09, 2001- This was my first time to attend the 8th Australasian Teachers & Artists Convention and Exhibition held in New Zealand. I have brought with me 5 pieces of my artwork for display during the exhibition. I was glad to meet with so many painters and artist from different places.. During the stay, I have attended the demonstration classes held by different artists in which I have learnt a lot of wonderful techniques from them. Another exciting event was the 3 days seminar workshop - English Roses, conducted by Alzora in Huka Village, Rotoura . It was a fun filled seminar I ever had. During the paramount dinner party on the last day of the exhibition, I got a wonderful experience to represent Hong Kong, to hold and wave the Hong Kong flag on the stage with other countries representatives. This was also the first time the organization had people coming from Hong Kong to attend the event. |
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June 04, 2000 - I was invited by the Hong Kong TVB, one of our local broadcast channel to introduce and demonstrate Porcelain Painting in one of their educational program. The show was broadcasted on June 18, 2000. It was really a wonderful chance and experience in my life.
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