ABOUT ME

Born in 1980 in the quaint town of Taiping, I pursued my tertiary education at Limkokwing University, majoring in Advertising. I spent most of my formative years in Klang after my parents relocated there in 1985. In the early years, painting is something I did not partake so often compared to now. My youthful priority is to earn a living, building a career in the fast-paced advertising world. In recent years, my relentless pursuit of fine art has become one of my greatest sources of joy, although it's also a regretful reminder of a dream I set aside for over 16 years.

  • • CAT AIR Malaysia International Watercolour Festival 2025

    • DAMAI 2024 Solo Exhibition

    • CSPWC Member’s Exhibition 2023, Toronto

    • MWS Annual Show 2023, Awegallery

    • Klang Artist Society Annual Exhibition 2023, Soka Gakkai

    • Pennsylvania Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibition 2023

    • MOMENTS : Big Cities, Small Stories 2023

    • MWS Fresh Horizon 2023

    • MOMENTS : Discover Wanderlust 2022

    • IWS Nepal 2021

    • WATERCOLORium 2021 International Exhibition

    • 2021 Indonesia International Watercolor Online Exhibition

    • National Watercolor Society (NWS) Members Exhibition 2021

    • IWS Singapore International Watercolor Exhibition 2021

    • Japan International Watercolor Institute Exhibition 2020

    • KAH Merdeka Art Fest Exhibition 2020

    • IWS Exposition Internationale D’aquarelle - Albi France 2020

  • • Third Place in PWS International Juried Exhibition 2025

    • CSPWC Daniel Smith Product Award by Endeavours Think Play 2024

    • IMWA The 4th international Masters of Watercolour Youth Alliance 2023 – Third Prize

    • IMWA The 3rd international Masters of Watercolour Youth Alliance 2022 – Finalists

    • Top 20 in Aquarelle Exposition France-Pologne 2022

    • Merit Award in International Watercolour Master 2022

    • Nominees Award IWS Singapore International Watercolor Exhibition 2021

    • Honourable Award International Pyrenees Watercolour Contest & Exhibition France 2021

  • Malaysian Watercolour Society

    • Klang Artist Society

    • Angkatan Pelukis Semalaysia

    • Signature Member of Pennsylvania Watercolor Society

    • Elected Member in Canadian Society Of Painters In Watercolour

  • • BaoHong Malaysia Art Exhibition 2024
    • Colours of My Life - Ch’ng Beng Hin Solo Exhibition 2023

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It all begins with a deep-rooted interest. I find watercolour as truly magical – beautifully unpredictable and yet so simple. This medium faultlessly reflects so much about me. In the delicate strokes and ethereal washes of watercolour, I find my voice as an artist. My work is an exploration of the profound beauty that surrounds us, capturing the essence of nature's landscapes and the poetry of urban scenes. Occasionally, I delve into the intimate moments of everyday human interaction.

My choice of watercolour as a medium allows me to convey the subtle and intricate details of the world, infusing each piece with a sense of serenity. Watercolour's transparency and fluidity mirror the gentle rhythms of life itself, where every layer adds depth and meaning, much like the layers of experience that shape our existence.

Nature, with its awe-inspiring vistas and the intricate dance of light and shadow, provides me with endless inspiration. The landscapes I paint are more than mere scenery; they are expressions of the serenity I find in the natural world, reminding us to slow down, breathe deeply, and appreciate the profound simplicity that nature offers.

Through my watercolor paintings, I aim to share the serenity I find in the world and offer viewers a sanctuary of beauty and contemplation. I invite you to explore the layers of emotions, meanings, and stories within my work, as we journey together through the landscapes of nature, the tapestry of urban life, and the tender moments of human interaction.