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James Lim

@james.ek

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Just another shy awkward INFP 👦
☕️ @cafesketcherssg
📱 Galaxy S26U & TabS11U
I eat, draw, & make reels.

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Flying to Vienna with Scoot felt like the start of something special. Their 12‑hour direct flight from Singapore brought me straight into a new culture to sketch, explore and experience.

As a gateway to Eastern Europe, Vienna is the perfect starting point for discovering the region, and Scoot's direct connection makes the journey more accessible than ever.

Touching down in Vienna felt effortless, and the city opened up in small, beautiful ways from the very first day.

Huge thanks to @changiairport and @flyscoot for such a dreamy Vienna experience! See you in Part 2!

#FlyScoot #DiscoverVienna #ViennaTravel #austria #takeofftribe taken in Changi Airport Singapore by @james.ek

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After rain there's a rainbow. The delay was inevitable, but the skies were so clear after the rain. Thank you for the smooth and comfortable journey, captain!

#sketch #pensketch #caricature #drawingpeople #cartoonface #drawing #singaporeair #singaporeairline @singaporeair taken in Singapore by @james.ek

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Reposting from @todayonline so I may share it as an introduction when needed 🙈

Thank you producer Leonard Leong and journalist Anh Yehoon for the detailed interview and awesome production.

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TodayOnline The Stories Behind: Creative designer and street artist James Lim @james.ek does guerrilla-style street sketches of strangers and gives them their portraits for free.

Giving his art away completes his artistic process 🎨, said Mr Lim who believes in making others happy and thanking service workers with his drawings.

Get to know him. Link in bio @todayonline

#singapore #streetartist #extraordinarypeople taken in Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர் by @james.ek

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And that's why outdoor events are cancelled 🫠 It’s really feels uncomfortable being outside with low visibility, unhealthy air, and the sticky sweat caused by really high humidity.

Whatever you do (including sketching), please do it indoors!

#haze #hazesg #stayindoors #sketch #singaporeriver taken in Singapore River by @james.ek

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Capturing love just a month before the big day? ✨

I sketched this lovely couple who is celebrating their wedding next month! There’s something so magical about freezing a milestone moment like this during the final countdown.

Speaking of love and milestones... is there anything you’re celebrating lately?

Come catch me this Sunday (18th) from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM! I’ll be opening a live sketching booth at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in JEM!

Pop by for your favourite drink, say hi, and let me capture this special moment of you!

#caricature #cartoonface #drawingpeople #cbtl63anniversary #coffeebeansg @coffeebeansg taken in Singapore by @james.ek

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Capturing the magic behind the counter. ✨
A huge thank you to my local barista for treating every drink like a craft and customers like humans. People who work this hard to brighten our day deserve to be noticed!

Speaking of taking a moment to slow down... is there anything you’re celebrating recently? 🥳

Come catch me this Sunday (18th) from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM! I’ll be opening a live sketching booth at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf JEM outlet, celebrating their 63th anniversary.

Pop by for your favourite drink, say hi, and let me capture a memory for you! 🎨✍️

#sketch #caricature #cartoonface #cbtl63anniversary #surprise @coffeebeansg taken in Singapore by @james.ek

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Level 2 unlocked. 👊🔥
After an awesome sketching session, we headed straight to the Street Fighter movie premiere, where the energy was already off the charts. From incredible cosplayers to an epic Ryu vs Ken showdown, it felt like the game had jumped right into real life.

The movie delivered plenty of nostalgia and action packed moments that had the audience cheering. Don't worry, no spoilers from me.

Amazing hosts:
Camy @deniseteojiaqi
M Bison @timmytubbytv

A huge thank you to:
@scapesg @uipsingapore @krafersparadise

Hadouken your way to the nearest cinema and experience it for yourself!

#StreetFighter #StreetFighterMovie #Cosplay #Sketching #uipsingapore @streetfightermovie taken in Cathay Cineplex Cineleisure Orchard by @james.ek

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Before the 🎬 Street Fighter movie premiere, I joined a cosplay sketch session at SCAPE featuring Chun Li and Ryu!

I challenged myself to draw each character like a movie poster, and for the longer poses, I created combo sketches featuring both fighters together. It was also inspiring to see the amazing artwork produced by fellow artists.

To thank the cosplayers for their energy and patience, I gave away my sketches at the end of the session.
Now it's time for the main event. 🎥👊

Catch Street Fighter now playing at cinemas near you, and stay tuned for my premiere highlights in the next reel!

Chun Li: @charshabao_ @sayuriflakes
Ryu: @9kekz
Bison: @fendnomenal @timmytubbytv
Camy: @deniseteojiaqi
Organisers: @scapesg @krafersparadise @uipsingapore

#StreetFighter #StreetFighterMovie #Cosplay #Sketching #uipsingapore @streetfightermovie taken in SCAPE by @james.ek

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You know some selfies are unintentional when you can just open your palm to take selfies 😂🫰🏻✨️

Throwback when I managed to climbed up and taking selfies to commemorate the achievement.

@samsungsg #hongkong #tiantanbuddha #travel #camera #throwback taken in Tian Tan Buddha by @james.ek

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I met a wonderful cabin crew who's really great with kids, taking great care of a family with 2 toddlers who's sitting in front.

The whole scene really captivated me, as she delivered a warm and friendly demeanor.

Once again, another great experience in the air with @singaporeair ☺️ SQ600 welcome to Korea, disarm doors and crosscheck 🫰🏻✨️🇰🇷.

#caricature #cartoonface #drawingpeople #cabincrew #singaporeair taken in South Korea by @james.ek

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What happens when 50 sketchers take over a café?
Coffee gets cold, food gets sketched, and sketchbooks get filled. 😂

A morning of drawing, eating, laughing, and ending with our favourite tradition: show and tell.
Different styles. Different perspectives. Same passion.

Follow @usk.sg & @cafesketcherssg for our next sketch meetup announcements!

#usksg #urbansketchers #cafesketching #cafesketcherssg #urbansketching taken in Jimmy Monkey Café by @james.ek

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I regret coming to Aniba because the fun kept distracting me. 🍸✨

Between the stunning bar, live DJs, dancers, a roaming saxophonist and even fireworks, there was always something happening.

The food was just as memorable. The Trio of Fish Tartar was a standout, followed by an excellent Spaghetti Bottarga and Napoli Pizza, before ending with warm chocolate for dessert.

I even managed a quick sketch of the bar and a couple of spontaneous caricatures along the way.

📍 @aniba.sg
6 Battery Rd, 01-02, Singapore 049909
(Take lift to 5th floor)
🕒 Mon-Fri: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-12am
🕒 Sat: 830pm-2am
🕒 Sun: Closed

#anibasg #wheretogosg #whattoeatsg #sgfoodie #ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅᴠɪʙᴇs by @james.ek

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