Local artists to follow on Instagram — Artwork: Mok Zijie (@artcrop)

Artwork: Mok Zijie (@artcrop)

10 local artists you should be following on Instagram right now

Add a little colour, fun and inspiration to your feed and follow these artists on the 'gram

Friday 1 May 2020

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Written by Sofiana Ramli & Dewi Nurjuwita

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Trust us, there's more to Instagram than #OOTDs, food porn and #selfies. From street artists to illustrators and graphic designers, discover hidden talents beyond the art gallery walls. We scrolled through social media to round up ten of the most exciting Singaporean artists that are using Instagram to showcase their beautiful works to the world. Make sure to double tap and follow them while you're at it.

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1. Marina A

Follow @mrn.a

For brightly coloured cosmic surrealism works. She's even designed the album art for local indie-pop outfit M1ldl1fe.

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Tryna breathe easy 🐞 🌷🌱☹️🌧 #illustration #procreate #procreateart

A post shared by Marina A (@mrn.a) on Apr 30, 2020 at 3:02am PDT

2. Mok Zijie

Follow @artcrop

For miniature watercolour illustrations of nature, living spaces and portraits of famous buildings icons such as the Raffles Hotel.

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This was one of the hardest paintings I’ve done a year ago but it’s so satisfying to get all the details in! The funny thing is, I have very shaky hands but somehow when I paint it’s like all okay and everything’s fine. . . #raffleshotel #miniature #painting #illustration #art #building #watercolor #architect #sgart #singapore #artistsoninstagram #watercolor_art

A post shared by artcrop (@artcrop) on Oct 2, 2019 at 4:04am PDT

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3. Hafiiz Karim

Follow @thenextfamousartist

For brilliantly hilarious photos of classical paintings reimagined as part of modern-day Singapore – from Saint Sebastian's holy purification underneath the iconic Jewel waterfall to Queen Charlotte braving the crowded MRT with a mask on.

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Gossip aunties. . . . . . . . . #art #digitalart #arthistory #contemporary #collage #contemporaryart #photoshop #newmediaart #artist #igart #igartist #sgartist #sgart #oilpainting #digitalcollage #instaartist #instaart #collageart #women #newmedia #photomanipulation #instacouple #

A post shared by The Next Most Famous Artist (@thenextmostfamousartist) on Apr 1, 2020 at 8:05am PDT

4. Debra Raymond

Follow @deb.ra

For beautiful, soft paintings and drawings of signature Singaporean dishes and marine life.

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The Naiise GSS 70% off sale is currently running until 28 July. Link in bio to grab this curry puff and more food related postcards - while stock last! 🍜🥟🍡

A post shared by Debra Raymond (@deb.ra) on Jul 13, 2019 at 8:46pm PDT

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5. Lucinda Law

Follow @lucinda.law

For stunning watercolour paintings of tropical botanicals and animals.

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Looking forward to creating a new series of artwork while sorting out the the last three years of painting in the studio. Many of our work are with the clients, most are stored away, and little are hung on the studio walls. maybe it’s time to put upper works and paint the walls of my studio. #lucindalaw #wildlifeillustration #nature #beeeater #birds #natureart #fauna #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #watercolour #watercolour #watercolor #watercolors #winsorandnewton #watercolorpainting #art

A post shared by Lucinda Law (@lucinda.law) on Dec 23, 2019 at 12:42am PST

6. Yan and Jun

Follow @yanandjun

For a range of graphic design which includes illustrations, lettering and 3D. The duo has also designed visuals for festivals like Neon Lights and GIF Fest.

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Dreamscape. Last series for the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #buroufho #designsg

A post shared by ＹＡＮＡ & ＪＵＮ • ＤＥＳＩＧＮ + ＡＲＴ • ＳＧ (@yanandjun) on Dec 9, 2019 at 5:06am PST

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7. Azridjokoloro

Follow @azridjokoloro

For gruesomely good horror-themed ink sketches and familiar villains and superheroes from our childhood.

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Donatello sketch. #drawing #illustration #doodle #sketch #sketchbook #tmnt #teenagemutantninjaturtles #donatello #bo #blackandwhite #pilotbrushpen #purple

A post shared by the killer potato (@azridjokoloro) on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:15am PDT

8. Muhammad Firdaus

Follow @freakyfir

For mindblowing street art pieces influenced by Western comics and manga.

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090 Furious Fish. Despite my love for robots, many other things pique my interest and I enjoy taking on the challenge of drawing those that are unfamiliar to me. I don't think I'll ever get to draw everything I want in one lifetime, and that is a depressing thought. In the meantime, I'll keep going.

A post shared by Muhammad Firdaus (@freakyfir) on Jan 30, 2020 at 6:39pm PST

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9. Reza Hasni

Follow @reza.hasni

For whimsical and psychedelic pop art that's inspired by emojis, geometry and religion among others.

Sacred Valley: Path of Druidry, 2017 #rezahasni #sacredvalley 🎵: Porn Sword Tobacco- A1

A post shared by Reza Hasni (@reza.hasni) on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:07am PST

10. Cherie

Follow @suiyobi_noyoubi

For colourful, anime-inspired illustrations featuring mostly bold, female figures.

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月亮代表我的心 _ yearly 嫦娥 and her bunny! - - - - - - - - - #illustration #dailydoodle #illo #artistsoninstagram #artsg #art a#art_spotlight #sgart #girlillustration #artlife #illustratorsoninstagram #beautifulbizarre #womenwhodraw #visiblewomen #procreate #procreateart

A post shared by Comet Girl (@suiyobi_noyoubi) on Sep 12, 2019 at 6:05pm PDT