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Jamie Teo

Fine Art

Illustration

Murals

Decoration

SHORT ABOUT ME

I'm a fine artist 🎨 and creative designer ✏️ working across 🖌️ oil, acrylic, and watercolour painting, illustration, public murals, and event visual design to tell stories through visual art.
I'm drawn to small emotions and quiet moods — helping others slow down, experiment, and learn to enjoy the creative process.

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A short story

about me

I think what inspires me to create art is its ability to make people feel something without needing to explain everything. I've always been drawn to the small emotions or memories that certain spaces can hold. A lot of my work comes from observing everyday moments such as reflections, changing light, quiet moods, or even combinations of colours that suddenly create a certain feeling.

Teaching became a natural extension of that for me. I enjoy helping people slow down, experiment, and realise that creativity doesn't have to feel intimidating or perfect. Some of the most rewarding moments are seeing someone become more confident in their own ideas and learning to enjoy the process instead of worrying about the outcome.

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Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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In one sentence, what do you do?

I create visual experiences through art and design that help people see creativity in a more personal and intuitive way.

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What's something small that always makes your day better?

Having the sunshine — the weather plays a big part of how I feel for the entire day.

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What do you enjoy doing when you're not working?

I enjoy heading out for a walk or hike, exploring new places and travelling!

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One random thing you love that has nothing to do with your job.

I actually love listening to soundtracks of movies and games.

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If a friend had to describe your "vibe", what would they say?

Chill, and slightly awkward?

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What's one small teaching habit you have that others might not notice?

I notice how students see and approach things before jumping into correcting their technique. Sometimes building confidence and curiosity matters more than getting everything "perfect" right away.

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Share 2–4 past projects, works, or experiences you feel best represent your journey.

  • Participated in a 2-month artist residency in Cité Internationale des Arts Paris, where I explored themes of colour, light, and atmosphere while immersing myself in both historical and contemporary art spaces.
  • Collaborated on creative projects and workshops with organisations such as United Overseas Bank (UOB) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), creating visual experiences and facilitating art workshops for different communities and age groups.
  • Created mural works in neighbourhoods such as Joo Chiat and Pasir Ris, developing large-scale public artworks that respond to the surrounding community and environment.
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How many years have you been in your field, teaching, training, or mentoring?

I've been practising professionally in the creative industry for over 8 years.

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What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I enjoy watching people become more confident in expressing themselves creatively. Seeing someone shift from self-doubt to curiosity is always rewarding.

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If your class had one "unwritten rule", what would it be?

There's no right or wrong in creating or "ruining" your artwork — sometimes the fun part is seeing where the mistakes take you.