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This week, we look at a plush-toy maker whose shop is well known here as EeChing Handmade. Kho Tain Ching is from Sarawak, East Malaysia and her toys are one-of-a-kind collectible beauties! She also has something she’s giving away at the end of the interview — read on!<\/p>\n
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Name:<\/strong> Kho Tain Ching You live in Malaysia — what stands out about living here, and what is your daily schedule like?<\/em><\/strong> And does being in Malaysia influence your art in any way?<\/em><\/strong> In Malaysia, I find that the progress of the art and craft community has yet to catch on. What do you think can be done to increase awareness of art and craft locally?<\/em><\/strong> How did you get your start?<\/em><\/strong> Could you tell us more about your thought process when you start a piece?<\/em><\/strong> What’s your favorite project so far?<\/em><\/strong> Do you keep a journal\/sketchbook, and would you mind if we had a sneak peek?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n What or who inspires you?<\/em><\/strong> What keeps you motivated?<\/em><\/strong> Could you share with us your progression as an artist — compared to when you first started out, how has your style changed since then?<\/em><\/strong> What’s your favourite tool?<\/em><\/strong> Are you a full-time artist?<\/em><\/strong> What advice would you like to give people who are interested in being an artist full-time?<\/em><\/strong> What message do you want to send out to people about your work?<\/em><\/strong> Tell us about yourself \u2013\u00a0in a nutshell!<\/em><\/strong> Ching is giving away one of her hand-painted dolls (this one here, in the above picture!) to one lucky commenter! Just tell her what you think of her work to be in the running to win — the giveaway ends on 28th July!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n UPDATE<\/span>:<\/strong> Thanks for coming along everyone — the winner for this giveaway is Gerlin!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n This week, we look at a plush-toy maker whose shop is well known here as EeChing Handmade. Kho Tain Ching is from Sarawak, East Malaysia and her toys are one-of-a-kind collectible beauties! She also has something she’s giving away at the end of the interview — read on!<\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Kho Tain Ching You live in Malaysia — what stands out about living here, and what is your daily schedule like?<\/em><\/strong> And does being in Malaysia influence your art in any way?<\/em><\/strong> In Malaysia, I find that the progress of the art and craft community has yet to catch on. What do you think can be done to increase awareness of art and craft locally?<\/em><\/strong> How did you get your start?<\/em><\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia
\nWebsite\/Shop:<\/strong> Etsy<\/a>
\nBlog:<\/strong> eechinghandmade.blogspot.com<\/a>
\nIllustration media:<\/strong> pencil, pen, color pencil, marker<\/p>\n
\nI love that there is less natural disasters such as earth-quake, tornado, and volcanoes here! I help my parent in an old grocery shop during the day, and the rest of time I’ll do anything I like such as drawing, reading, making doll, updating my blog, taking picture of my works & playing with my dogs.<\/p>\n![\"Eechinghandmade\"](\"http:\/\/www.pikaland.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3902.jpg\" "\\"Eechinghandmade\\"")
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\nYes, especially the artists from West Malaysia… but we still have much opportunity to improve the art scene in Malaysia.<\/p>\n
\nWe should have more art & craft markets which can provide a platform to support & help to expose artists & designer; and also media such as magazines, newspapers & websites, education and exhibitions all play a part in spreading news about our art.<\/p>\n![\"Eechinghandmade\"](\"http:\/\/www.pikaland.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3901.jpg\" "\\"Eechinghandmade\\"")
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\nI can’t remember when I start drawing… when I was young, I like to draw characters from comics like Doraemon, LaoFuZhi & Yomiko.<\/p>\n
\nBefore i start a piece, I like to draw something randomly on a piece of used blank paper or calendar — this often sparks an idea or method of making something new.<\/p>\n
\nMy recent favorite project was when I made my own dolls for a Handmade Zakka Store in West Malaysia & an online shop named Curiousite, France.<\/p>\n![\"Eechinghandmade\"](\"http:\/\/www.pikaland.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3907.jpg\" "\\"Eechinghandmade\\"")
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\nAll the dolls made by Evangelion’s Handmade (Yeo Mei Ying), a great & famous dolly maker in Malaysia.<\/p>\n
\nMy buyers from all over the world motivates me and gives me confidence in my works (I’m not a realist, but I need positive feedback and money to buy material) <\/p>\n
\nMy skill in drawing and making dolls has improved in comparison to my earlier works, but I still have a lot to improve and learn. My principle is to develop my own style of art.<\/p>\n![\"Eechinghandmade\"](\"http:\/\/www.pikaland.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3905.jpg\" "\\"Eechinghandmade\\"")
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\nColor pencil, maker, pen, sewing machine, sewing noodle, thread, scissors & fabric.<\/p>\n
\nNo, but i wish i am a full-time artist in the future (maybe after 2~3 years)<\/p>\n
\nBe sure you have financial support, patience, insist on your dream, improve yourself, be hardworking, be unique and know how promote your works.<\/p>\n![\"Eechinghandmade\"](\"http:\/\/www.pikaland.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3904.jpg\" "\\"Eechinghandmade\\"")
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\nEvery single piece of my work represents a feeling, a moment in my life. You can feel that either I’m happy or sad through my works. So, you’re most welcome to visit my blog and i’ll share them with you.<\/p>\n
\nMy name is Ching, I draw and I make dolls. I live in a city named “Kuching” in Sarawak, East Malaysia. I’m the third children of five. My favorite drink is coffee, chocolate milkshake and soya milk. I’m a skinny girl. I previously worked as a general clerk in a bookstore and a teacher in a Buddhist Kindergarten few years ago. Now, my daily job is assisting my father in his groceries shop.
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia
\nWebsite\/Shop:<\/strong> Etsy<\/a>
\nBlog:<\/strong> eechinghandmade.blogspot.com<\/a>
\nIllustration media:<\/strong> pencil, pen, color pencil, marker<\/p>\n
\nI love that there is less natural disasters such as earth-quake, tornado, and volcanoes here! I help my parent in an old grocery shop during the day, and the rest of time I’ll do anything I like such as drawing, reading, making doll, updating my blog, taking picture of my works & playing with my dogs.<\/p>\n
\nYes, especially the artists from West Malaysia… but we still have much opportunity to improve the art scene in Malaysia.<\/p>\n
\nWe should have more art & craft markets which can provide a platform to support & help to expose artists & designer; and also media such as magazines, newspapers & websites, education and exhibitions all play a part in spreading news about our art.<\/p>\n![\"Eechinghandmade\"](\"http:\/\/pikaland.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/3901.jpg\" "\\"Eechinghandmade\\"")
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\nI can’t remember when I start drawing… when I was young, I like to draw characters from comics like Doraemon, LaoFuZhi & Yomiko<\/p>\n