Alvin Cheng
@himalbum.bsky.social
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Thornton Heath Library was built in 1914. Minimalist elements were added to improve accessibility and expand indoor area. Two urban sketches were done to showcase its current architecture with interior design.
My first visit was as early as in 2022 but I finally drew three years later.
My first visit was as early as in 2022 but I finally drew three years later.
July 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thornton Heath Library was built in 1914. Minimalist elements were added to improve accessibility and expand indoor area. Two urban sketches were done to showcase its current architecture with interior design.
My first visit was as early as in 2022 but I finally drew three years later.
My first visit was as early as in 2022 but I finally drew three years later.
Urban Sketchers London today: St Pancras International and Coal Drops Yard.
May 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Urban Sketchers London today: St Pancras International and Coal Drops Yard.
POV Sunday Portrait Session every Sunday. The sketches were done at the end of the latest March and last August respectively.
April 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
POV Sunday Portrait Session every Sunday. The sketches were done at the end of the latest March and last August respectively.
I used to be an Evernote user until 2020 when they released an unusable update. I am only using an app which is preinstalled on all my devices: Apple Notes.
Why Apple Notes? alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/4/...
Why Apple Notes? alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/4/...
April 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I used to be an Evernote user until 2020 when they released an unusable update. I am only using an app which is preinstalled on all my devices: Apple Notes.
Why Apple Notes? alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/4/...
Why Apple Notes? alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/4/...
Folkestone Harbour station, as well as historic branch lines in coastal Taiwan: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/2/...
February 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Folkestone Harbour station, as well as historic branch lines in coastal Taiwan: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/2/...
...Starting this year (as of Feb 2025), I have made some trips so far, of them Ramsgate is the place I first visited.
My first trip to Ramsgate: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/2/...
My first trip to Ramsgate: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/2/...
February 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
...Starting this year (as of Feb 2025), I have made some trips so far, of them Ramsgate is the place I first visited.
My first trip to Ramsgate: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/2/...
My first trip to Ramsgate: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/2/...
When failure doesn't exist
...They waited for the next big wave and tried to surf. Sometimes they could stand up and surf for a few seconds until they fell into the water. That didn't stop them...
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...They waited for the next big wave and tried to surf. Sometimes they could stand up and surf for a few seconds until they fell into the water. That didn't stop them...
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February 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
When failure doesn't exist
...They waited for the next big wave and tried to surf. Sometimes they could stand up and surf for a few seconds until they fell into the water. That didn't stop them...
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...They waited for the next big wave and tried to surf. Sometimes they could stand up and surf for a few seconds until they fell into the water. That didn't stop them...
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My sketches of Crystal Palace Subway
I have two related sketches now. One is the imaginative cross-section showing the whole picture of the subway. Another one was done during my second visit as the session was purposed for photography and sketching.
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I have two related sketches now. One is the imaginative cross-section showing the whole picture of the subway. Another one was done during my second visit as the session was purposed for photography and sketching.
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February 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My sketches of Crystal Palace Subway
I have two related sketches now. One is the imaginative cross-section showing the whole picture of the subway. Another one was done during my second visit as the session was purposed for photography and sketching.
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I have two related sketches now. One is the imaginative cross-section showing the whole picture of the subway. Another one was done during my second visit as the session was purposed for photography and sketching.
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Everyone is indeed vulnerable. No one is perfect. Some people who look like so happy and lucky with a lot of friends and money are easily admired, especially with the existence of social media...
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February 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Everyone is indeed vulnerable. No one is perfect. Some people who look like so happy and lucky with a lot of friends and money are easily admired, especially with the existence of social media...
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The two Folkestone's modern architectures — Grand Burstin Hotel and Shoreline
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February 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The two Folkestone's modern architectures — Grand Burstin Hotel and Shoreline
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Among museums in London, Wellcome Collection provides unique insights for visitors. It’s science. It’s public health. It’s understanding about us. It’s society. It’s history. It’s human centred. It’s also art. Uniqueness comes from these integration.
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January 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Among museums in London, Wellcome Collection provides unique insights for visitors. It’s science. It’s public health. It’s understanding about us. It’s society. It’s history. It’s human centred. It’s also art. Uniqueness comes from these integration.
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The illness did let me learn a lot, but before talking about the takeaway points, I am here to show my relationship with technology when I was ill. Those data allows me to understand how my health condition was going.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The illness did let me learn a lot, but before talking about the takeaway points, I am here to show my relationship with technology when I was ill. Those data allows me to understand how my health condition was going.
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Dinosaur in @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social is a good idea for illustrations and animations!
January 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Dinosaur in @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social is a good idea for illustrations and animations!
Southbank Portrait Session is held every Saturday, usually from 12:30 to 18:30 (it can be longer). Every model lasts for 15 minutes while the model is also a sketcher here. That means you can be a model if you like.
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January 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Southbank Portrait Session is held every Saturday, usually from 12:30 to 18:30 (it can be longer). Every model lasts for 15 minutes while the model is also a sketcher here. That means you can be a model if you like.
More: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/01...
More: www.alvinintheroom.com/blog/2025/01...
Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast, the last Urban Sketchers London in 2024; compared to another sketch of the bridge two years ago (2022).
December 17, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast, the last Urban Sketchers London in 2024; compared to another sketch of the bridge two years ago (2022).
Crystal Palace Subway used to be a pedestrian connection between Crystal Palace and Crystal Palace High Level station since 1865, but the palace was destroyed by fire in 1936 and the station was closed in 1954, leaving the subway which has become Grade II* listed architecture.
November 18, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Crystal Palace Subway used to be a pedestrian connection between Crystal Palace and Crystal Palace High Level station since 1865, but the palace was destroyed by fire in 1936 and the station was closed in 1954, leaving the subway which has become Grade II* listed architecture.
This time I was invited by Mrs Bee Coffer to sketch their two coffee vans, respectively located in Isle of Dogs and ExCeL London. Feel free to visit their coffee shops to enjoy the sun.
October 20, 2024 at 7:30 AM
This time I was invited by Mrs Bee Coffer to sketch their two coffee vans, respectively located in Isle of Dogs and ExCeL London. Feel free to visit their coffee shops to enjoy the sun.