Artsyfish
Artsyfish
Original fine art paintings of coral reef fishes in water colour. Paintings and illustration by commission are welcomed.
About the Artist
Ivy Cheong, Malaysian artist drawn to the sea...
In 2007, Ivy made her first scuba diving trip and that introduction resulted in a fascination with the ocean. Amazed by the rich diversity of the sea, Ivy used each trip to study and admire species of fish of various sizes, colour and texture. Indeed, getting close and being able to appreciate their beautiful detailed forms has become the focus of Ivy's journey; not just below the waves, but into the world of art.
Reef fish have become Ivy's current focus: the quest to capture the minute detail that fuels her fascination with the inhabitants of the reef. Interested in sharing the sea's amazing beauty through her art, Ivy continues to return to the water for inspiration.
Creating pieces that are as much a visual record, they are accurate portraits of some of the most colourful and beautiful life forms in marine nature. Ivy hopes to build a body of work that is as timeless as the fish themselves. While her paintings and illustrations are frequently done in series – representing various species of fish that populate a particular underwater geography – Ivy also makes time to accept commissions for individual pieces.
"Nothing pleases me more than to be able to personalise a painting of an object so much valued by someone. To see a painting come to life with every brush stroke is an exhilarating and rewarding experience."
Ivy travels frequently in South East Asia and from mid 2011, she and her husband will be welcoming a new family member to their home in France. Whenever time permits, they will dive; wherever there are oceans, is where beauty swims and peeks out from the reefs. "Painting is just the part of the dive that's on land."
Gallery
Porcelain Crab
Size(cm): 24x20/ 68x57 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & double wooden black frame
RESERVED
Zebra Lionfish
Size(cm): 36x24 / 73x61 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & double wooden black frame
White-spotted Surgeonfish
Size(cm): 38x26 / 60x50 (framed), Medium: mixed medium,
Frame: double borders & wooden matte silver frame
Blue-ringed Angelfish
Size(cm): 38x26 / 60x50 (framed), Medium: mixed medium,
Frame: double borders & wooden black frame
Emperor Angelfish
Size(cm): 35x30 (not framed), Medium: water colour
Orange-lined Triggerfish
Size(cm): 35x30 (not framed), Medium: water colour
'Chromodoris Kuniei' nudibranch
Size(cm): 30.5x24 / 44x36 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden brown frame
SOLD
'Our anemone home' – 2 clown anemonefish
Size(cm): 30.5x24 / 44x36 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden brown frame
SOLD
Titan Triggerfish
Size(cm): 60x50 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden black frame
SOLD
Picasso Triggerfish
Size(cm): 60x50 (framed), Medium: mixed medium,
Frame: double borders & wooden black frame
SOLD
Clown Triggerfish
Size(cm): 60x50 (framed), Medium: mixed medium,
Frame: double borders & wooden black frame
SOLD
Thorny Seahorse
Size(cm): 50x60 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden black frame
SOLD
Clown Anemonefish
Size(cm): 60x50 (framed), Medium: mixed medium,
Frame: double borders & wooden black frame
SOLD
Purple Emperor Butterfly
Size (cm): 30x30, Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden brown frame
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Size (cm): 30x30, Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden brown frame
Little Robin
Size (cm): 30.5x24 / 46x38.5 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden brown frame
'Sakura' in dark pink
Size (cm): 30.5x24 (unframed), Medium: water colour
'Sakura' in pale pink
Size (cm): 30.5x24 (unframed), Medium: water colour
Red Squirrel
Size (cm): 30.5x24 / 46x38.5 (framed), Medium: water colour,
Frame: double borders & wooden brown frame
SOLD
Work in Progress
"Fish art always puts a smile on my face no matter how challenging I find it. I've also discovered that painting creatures of nature makes me happy, and is especially useful in helping me to appreciate textures and patterns more…which is essential for a good piece of fine art.
I'm excited to produce more butterfly and furry animal paintings next. And I'll be looking at painting a series of wild African animals inspired by my travels in South Africa."
Art by Commission
To commission a painting, please email your requirements (size & timeframe) with a photo. I will be happy to discuss without obligations.
Samples of art commissioned:
(Click on image to see the painting)
Clown Triggerfish
Thorny Seahorse
How to buy
- Email your choice of painting to info@artsyfish.com to reserve it.
- Reservation will last 7 working days for payment to be made.
- Payment details will be provided upon reservation.
- Delivery is chargeable (post/courier), takes 2-10 days depending on location of painting and your delivery address.
Your feedback / comment are welcomed!
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