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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.

Resources

Chinese Brush Painting

My teacher, Echo Wu at Echo’s Chinese Painting Studio is a fountain of knowledge in Chinese art and calligraphy.

Gouache

Emma Block Illustration has a wonderful and supportive Patreon community with tutorials and draw-alongs.

Favourite ART bOOKS

  • Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
  • Keeping a Creative Sketchbook by Emma Block