StavesArt founder and artist Ben Staves has just departed for an exciting creative journey to Singapore, where he will spend time exploring one of the world’s most architecturally fascinating cities.
Known for transforming intricate sketch studies into striking finished artwork, Ben will be filling his sketchbooks with observational drawings inspired by Singapore’s unique blend of modern skyscrapers, cultural districts, and futuristic design.
Discovering Singapore Through Sketching
Singapore offers an incredible landscape for an artist interested in architecture, urban geometry, and visual storytelling. The city’s skyline combines cutting-edge structures with historic buildings and vibrant neighbourhoods.
During the trip, Ben plans to explore and sketch areas including:
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The iconic skyline around Marina Bay
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The striking modern structures of the financial district
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Traditional shophouses and historic streets
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Gardens, public spaces, and architectural landmarks
By sketching directly on location, Ben captures the energy, scale, and character of the buildings in a way that photography alone cannot replicate.
These hand-drawn sketches will form the foundation for future StavesArt architectural artworks, allowing the essence of the city to be translated into finished pieces back in the studio.
From Travel Sketchbook to Finished Artwork
Travel has always played an important role in Ben’s creative process. His approach begins with fast observational sketches, capturing structure, perspective, and the visual rhythm of buildings and streets. Back in the studio, these sketches evolve into more refined works where composition, contrast, and detail are carefully developed.
This process allows each finished artwork to retain the authenticity and spontaneity of the original sketch, while becoming a fully realised piece of art. The Singapore sketches will provide inspiration for a range of upcoming StavesArt works featuring:
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Architectural line studies
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Detailed urban compositions
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Limited edition prints inspired by the city
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Original artwork based on Singapore landmarks
About StavesArt
StavesArt showcases the work of artist Ben Staves, whose drawings and artworks focus on architectural form, urban environments, and the visual language of cities. His process often begins with observational sketching before evolving into detailed studio works and limited edition prints.
More updates from Singapore will be shared soon as new sketches and artwork develop.