I am the artist in residence at the City of Richmond’s Branscombe House Artist Residency Program 2026. During this time, I will continue exploring traditional Chinese woodblock printmaking and its contemporary praxis, while also developing a new series inspired by local themes and nature. Additionally, I have scheduled the following workshops and events as part of my residency at Branscombe House. Please check the upcoming posts here or join my email list for event notifications.
WORKSHOPS
Chinese Woodblock Workshop -Tuesday, May 12, 1-5pm
Plein Air Workshop – Friday, May 29, 9am-1pm
Chinese Woodblock Workshop – Saturday, September 12, 1-5pm
Plein Air Workshop – Saturday, October 10, 1-5pm
Chinese Woodblock Workshop – Sunday, October 25, 1-5pm
EVENTS
Doors Open Richmond – Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 10pm-4pm
Open Studio – Sunday, August 30, 1-5pm
Culture Days – Chinese Woodblock Printing Activity Saturday, September 26, 1-5pm
Open Studio – Saturday, November 14, 1- 5pm
Final-Exhibition – the week of November 30 (time TBA)
Artist Talk – Saturday, December 5, 2 pm
Residency Blog
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Plein Air Workshop – October 10, 2026
On October 10, we spent a sunny day painting outside Branscombe House, studying light, colour and form. The clear light made the work easier to read. Shadows were sharp, and the difference between warm and cool colour was easy to see. We started by looking for the big shapes and the main light-and-dark patterns before…
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Watercolour Woodblock Print Workshop – September 12, 2026
A full class showed up after I switched to a more old-fashioned, manual registration process, and it was wonderful to see so many people interested in and joining the workshop. This was the second woodblock workshop hosted at Branscombe House. Based on feedback from the first session, I upgraded some of the tools and materials.…
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Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood is my mid-term residency exhibition, held on June 27 and June 28, 2026, at Branscombe House, featuring twelve small landscape paintings that illustrate the views, neighbours, and environment of the Branscombe House area. It emphasizes the beauty of the ever-changing nature and the calm, welcoming local community. This exhibition also acts as a valuable…
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Doors Open Richmond 2026: Woodblock Printmaking at Branscombe House
On June 6th and 7th, I participated in Doors Open Richmond at the historic Branscombe House, where I have been in residence. It was a great chance to share my art practice with the local community. I set up three areas for visitors. The first was a display of my finished prints, which explore themes…
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Plein Air Workshop – May 29, 2026
In this workshop, I provided easels and canvases for the participants, but everyone was required to bring their own acrylic paints. I discovered that people’s preferences for colour sets vary significantly. Some choices are based on personal experiences, while others are influenced by past instructors. We had a lively discussion about which colours to purchase.…
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Chinese Water-based Woodblock Workshop – May 12, 2026
The workshop preparation took longer than I expected, but it was a rewarding experience. Finding materials locally really helped streamline the process. I used 1/4” birch plywood sheets for easier carving, instead of maple. The carving knives I found came from different stores, so their quality varies—it’s all part of the discovery! I also made…
