Again drawing his inspiration from the ever changing color play of gemstone opal, with precise control of water flow and accurate colors blending on paper, the piece recreated the seamless color play on paper, created a piece that look like a infinite universe in a small gem stone, bringing infinite inspiration.

Simple lines and ordinary colors depict the graceful gestures of the dancers.

A sunset scene of a lively Melaka river, after a day of fishing off shore, the fishing boats returned with bounties of the sea, the fishing boats park shore side and fish merchants approach them to buy their catch, some residents nearby approaches to buy directly from fishermen to get the freshest ingredients for a family dinner.

A cloudy day in Malacca river’s shore, fishing boats are shore bound fearing a storm brewing.

Capturing a bright sunny day in Melaka river, fishing boats leaving wishing a bountiful day, a now historic scene that has changed since the river is beautified by state authorities, no more fishing boat are park ashore since the years of 2005

A rainy scene of Melaka river, some of the splashes on the painting is raindrops, painting under open sky with nature light is one of Tham’s signature art approaches, a surprise drizzle caught artist by surprise, an welcome surprise. “Accident doesn’t create good art, but sometimes best art is created by accident.”

A quick sketch done when a marching band passes by, with clean lines and simple color captured the marching band?s characteristics

A unique scene in Melaka river, the houses along the river has no back lane, instead they have “back river” there is no road access to the backdoor of houses here, they can only access them by river, carriage boats is hired to deliver goods from backdoor.

A night time live sketching after rain, created this atmospheric piece, with precise control, the watercolor natural bleed on the paper surface, effected by humidity, perfectly captured reflection in the water, the moisture in the air and city lights bleed into the mists.

A reformed scene of Melaka River, the shore line are now fixed with concrete walkways for pedestrian and house owners. Breathing new element to heritage buildings with convenient walkway.

Smoke and haze raised across a vast farmed land during a controlled burn in agricultural land, during the evening, as twilight fall, the afterglow reflection on the cloud and thick smokes make the ember appear violet.

A busy Melaka river scene now gone, boats transporting goods, locals and tourists alike, frequently cruising in the river.