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A chilly sunny morning
There was a gap before a lunch meeting, and I was waiting in a parking lot. The grass in front was so green under the sun's rays, and the...
Perry Chow
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Art @ Archer Hearing Centre
Thank you, Jaimie Archer and Boris Chang, from Archer Hearing Centre for giving me the opportunity to exhibit my artwork at your...
Perry Chow
Sep 21, 20241 min read


Art @ Don Valley North Toyota
I am grateful to the Markham Arts Council and Don Valley North Toyota for the opportunity to showcase my artwork at their stunning...
Perry Chow
Sep 21, 20241 min read


Paint Everyday
This painting is unfinished, and I don't feel like finishing it. It has been sitting on my desktop for months. I don't really like it....
Perry Chow
Mar 22, 20241 min read


Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour
I am pleased and honored to be one of the 15 recently elected members of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. The AGM was...
Perry Chow
May 9, 20231 min read


Rediscovering the joy of live sketching: my first live sketching after a few years
It has been a while since I have done any live sketching, whether indoor or Plein Air. I enjoyed the fact that there were two sets with...
Perry Chow
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Layout Study
I have chosen a photograph to use for a watercolour painting. This photo was taken while we were hiking at Bob Hunter Memorial Park. We...
Perry Chow
Nov 28, 20211 min read


National Air Force Museum
Located in Trenton, the National Air Force Museum of Canada has 35 aircraft on display, both inside the museum and in the RCAF Memorial...
Perry Chow
Nov 7, 20211 min read


Zendoodle
You can calm yourself down by Zendoodling. All you need is a pen and a piece of paper. You can do it alone or with friends and family....
Perry Chow
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park is located in Caledon. It is a part of the Niagara Escarpment. The park is on the Bruce Trail. The...
Perry Chow
Mar 30, 20211 min read


Color Choices: Making Color Sense Out of Color Theory
I have read this book a few times. And it is still very inspiring! The book is written by Stephen Quiller. I love his works and always...
Perry Chow
Dec 1, 20201 min read


My sketchbooks
I like to use Moleskine notebook. I drew different scenes on one side and draw a series of window views of an apartment for another side...
Perry Chow
Nov 29, 20201 min read


Preppy fountain pen
I love fountain pens and had a couple of pens before. Lost some of my favourite pens. I bought one Platinum fountain pen from a book...
Perry Chow
Nov 28, 20201 min read


Don Valley Art Club Online Art Show and Sale
In the pandemic, DVAC show goes online. It is good to see everyone being so creative and to keep working hard on their arts. I have 4...
Perry Chow
Nov 21, 20201 min read


Albion Falls
In Hamilton, there are many falls. Albion Falls is located at the Red Hill Creek. If you click on the Google map in 3D view, you will see...
Perry Chow
Nov 9, 20202 min read


Bob Hunter Memorial Park
The park is located in the Markham area and easy to walk. It is good for a Fall walk without going very far. There are three trails...
Perry Chow
Oct 31, 20201 min read


Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
Located in The Town of Mono, about an hour distance away from Toronto. The trails in the provincial park keep surprising you with the...
Perry Chow
Oct 24, 20201 min read


Niagara Glen
There is parking available at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre. As we walk towards the edge, near the safety barriers, we are immediately...
Perry Chow
Oct 12, 20202 min read


Elora Gorge
Here is Elora Gorge in Grand River Valley. The admission Fee of Grand River Park is $7.6+tax per person in 2020. We parked at Key Marston...
Perry Chow
Oct 5, 20202 min read


Scarborough Bluffs
We bought fish and chips from St. Andrews Fish & Chips, recommended by a friend, and picnic at Bluffers Park today. Then we walked along...
Perry Chow
Sep 28, 20202 min read
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