You found me – Welcome! I’m Sam (Zhimin), a multi-disciplinary designer, founder and business owner based in Melbourne, Australia. This is my personal space to share and document my art practice.
In 2025, I picked up paintbrushes at the start of 2025 as a way to calm my busy mind. Somehow, I have fallen in love with creating art.
I enjoy sketching and painting from observation of life. I paint mainly in Chinese Brush Painting (CBP) and gouache.
Whilst I am focussing on my personal projects, occasionally I accept commissions from friends and family.
I am inspired by the beauty of creative expression and strive to thrive in this crazy world. You can find me on Instagram @samanthazchua.
Making Rice Glue: Wet Mounting Artwork on Rice Paper
How to mount and frame your artwork on rice Xuan paper? By making rice glue and follow a process known as "backing". Instructions and insights on how to wet-mount my Chinese art compositions.