Welcome!

This is my space to document my art practice in chinese brush painting and gouache.

hI! NICE TO MEET YOU.

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.

Art Journal

samantha chua gongbi lotus work in progress landscape

The Painting That’s Taking Me Forever

My agonising yet satisfying experience with gongbi/meticulous style Chinese brush painting.
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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.

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