How a Malaysian corporate executive made 150 watercolours during the pandemic


Cheah made over 150 colours in various shades, finding inspiration from pictures of landscapes and nature. Photos: Jolyn Cheah

Jolyn Cheah, 38, started cross-stitching when she was about five years old, having always been interested in crafts since young. Through the years, she’s also engaged in costume jewellery-making, resin jewellery, polymer clay art and soap-making.

And thanks to the movement control order, she can now add another craft to her list – making watercolours for her hobbies, which include painting, calligraphy and paintbrush lettering.

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