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// About SHIA LYNN
// About SHIA LYNN
Shia Lynn is a creative who believes that art heals. While embarking on a self-discovery journey in her early 20's, Shia Lynn found herself exploring with healing with art, creativity & mindfulness. By doing what she loves, it allowed her to create that led her to creative living.
In 2008, Shia Lynn created The Artsy Craftsy to document her creative exploration. It started off as a blog, after noticing the lack of local platforms to support the local art & handmade community. As the Creator of The Artsy Craftsy, Shia Lynn single-handedly spearheaded the platform into a community for the Malaysian DIY crafts, creative arts and handmade. In 2015, Shia Lynn left her position as a Copywriter to focus on her passion.
Creative Energy Unleashed!
A self-taught artist, Shia Lynn enjoys exploring with different artistic mediums to embody it into her artworks. Shia Lynn’s favourite artists are Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh, and is fascinated with the elements of the occult and mysticism, esoteric, fantasy and nature. As an artist, she works with mostly pyrography (wood burning art) and mixed media art.
"Creativity is all about experiencing the process. You have to be in the state of play to enjoy doing what you love and feel good about yourself!"
"Creativity is all about experiencing the process. You have to be in the state of play to enjoy doing what you love and feel good about yourself!"
No stranger to the arts and crafts field, Shia Lynn's journey took place 15 years ago when she started her first side hustle called Knick Knacks while majoring in Advertising in college (motivated from her one of her childhood interest in art & fashion) and then renamed it to Painted On Enterprise in 2005 when she expanded from hand-painted t-shirts to hand-painted bridal wear & evening gowns and even had her first, two wearable art fashion shows.
A Full Time Practitioner at Heart...
Even without a "classically-trained" art background, it didn't stop Shia Lynn from pursuing her passion by taking up certificate training courses and field experience to further herself. Shia Lynn holds a Certificate in Therapeutic Art Life Coaching and in Fabric Painting.
With more than 10 years of her active involvement, Shia Lynn has offered guidance and advice to several small artists & crafters in her consultations. She has also been featured in various local press & media, appeared on local talk shows and as a panelist, and was invited as a guest judge for art competitions.
Clients & Partners
Clients & Partners
ASUS: Asus Art x Technology Private Workshop
UMW: Corporate Creative Lunch
ECO MAJESTIC KL: Intuitive Art Jam
Setia City Mall: Fabric Totebag Printing Workshop
Staedtler Malaysia: Craft Demo @ Popular BookFest Malaysia
Technip FMC KL: Craft Buffet
HSBC Malaysia: Private Intuitive Art Jam
ETSY: Content Creation
Spotlight Malaysia: Content Creation
MyCreativeVentures: Content Creation
Nicleesher Couture Boutique, La Senza: Fabric Painting
Partnerships with stationery arts & craft brands: Plaid Crafts, Sizzix UK, Cricut, JadiLife, and more.
Past & Current Business / Projects
Past & Current Business / Projects
Painted On Enterprise (2004 - 2006)
Originally known as Knick-Knacks, Painted On enterprise was a freelance fabric painting business that offered hand-painted services, for events, brands, and retail & small couture boutiques. Some of her early clients were La Senza, Dragonfly Tattoo, and Wondermilk.
The Artsy Craftsy (2008 - current)
A Malaysian platform for all Creativity. Shia Lynn documents her creative exploration to inspire creativity, support the creative arts and promote handmade. Started off as a blog in 2008, The Artsy Craftsy now is a resourceful community platform for crafters, artists makers, and creative hobbyists.
The Artsy Craftsy Friends
An inner circle by The Artsy Craftsy for artists and crafters to support one another and to connect them to opportunities. With her knowledge and experience, Shia Lynn also offers mentorship to emerging artists and crafters, especially those who are thinking of starting a new, small craft business.
Uniquely Henna MY (2015 - 2018)
A passion project with a fellow artist friend, Uniquely Henna offered creative henna services at events and parties.
Craft Affair Malaysia (2015 - current)
A partnership with two other friends, Shia Lynn co-Founded Craft Affair Malaysia, a curated artisanal and handmade market to support local artisans and makers.
Journey with The Victors (2021)
Together with her husband, Justin Victor, they both created a passion project to document their integral conscious evolution exploration on Instagram and YouTube.
Field Experience
Field Experience
// Work Experience
2002 - 2003 - Hang Ten Retail Fashion Store
2004 - 2005 - The Body Shop, Administration/Data Entry
2004 - 2005 - Vital Years, Education
2006 - Craft Haven, Retail
2006 - 2007 - Children's Technology Workshop, Administration & Education
2008 - 2009 - Da Vinci Creative Kids, Education
2009 - 2015 - Copywriter at The One Academy of Communication Design, Art & Design + Education
// Freelance Copywriting Projects
2011 - Product packaging, client: L-Ca360 health food
2012 - Website, client: Beloved Diamond
2012 - Marketing material, client: Connectors DUMC
2012 - Product packaging, client: Fucoxanthin health food
2012 - Event (Journey of Sight) and marketing materials, client: Save Ones Sight Mission
2012 - Product packaging, client: Simple+ health food
2012 - Marketing material, in collaboration with graphic designer for client: Vertex Calendar
2013 - Ghostwriter for Malaysian celebrity hair stylist's biography titled 'When Dreams Come Alive', client: Albert Nico
2013 - Marketing material, client: Austin Business Park
2013- Product packaging, client: FARM32 health food
2013 - Ghostwriter for graphic designer titled Life and Travel Journal 2013, client: Miao Sum, Laon
2013 - Marketing material, client: Cintaku Bakery
2013 - Website writing, client: StephCreativ
2013 - Marketing material, client: Dialogue in the Dark
2014 - Brand / Brand name copywriting, client: Sitnature
2014 - Furniture catalogue, client: TF Home Design
2014- Company profile, client: Sakti Marindo Jaya
2014 - Company profile and Product packaging, client: Casahana - HYT Food
2014 - Company profile, client: Kreation
2014 - Website, corporate profile and marketing material, client: Reng College / Reng Corporation
2014 - Website and App, client: Kitchen Right
2014 - Experimental art & design exhibition in Penang, in collaboration with 10 artists & graphic designers, project titled: Momentary Lost, Permanently Found
2015 - Company profile, client: Studio 928
2015 - Proofreading and editing for book 'RECHARGED' by client: Dickson Pua
2015 - Website, client: Sha Wealth Planners
2015 - Website, client: TF Home Design
2015 to 2016 - Contributing writer for EasyLiving.my, client: Mudah.my
2016 - Artist profile, client: Emily Chong
2016 - Social media, client: Sime Darby LGPA
2016 - Proofreading and editing for book ' The Image Factor' by client: Teresa Dian Chew
2016 - Brochure, client: Sitnature
2016 - Website and Social media, client: Stamp2u
2017 - Proofreading and editing for book 'A Community Doctor in Miri' by client: Dr. Faizul Mansoor
2018 - Ghostwriter for Financial Advisor biography/guidebook titled 'Best Job in the World' (discontinued)
Recognitions & Contributions
Recognitions & Contributions
2014 - Top 10 Finalist in DiGi WWWOW Awards, Content Category
2017 - Judge: Pelikan Malaysia Art Competition
2020 - Panel Speaker: Mox Malaysia Sunway Putra Launch: Creative Climate in our Local Industry
2021 - Judge: IUMW Homage to Front-liners Digital Art Competition
2021 - Judge: International Medical University Art Competition 2021
2021 - Panel Speaker: Own Your Story Community Dialogue: Self Care
2021 - Panel Speaker: Cendana Ace Workshop: Digital Livestream Strategies for Creatives
2021/2022: Collaborating Artist-Curator for Fable: A Hero's Journey Art Exhibition at Inner Joy Artist
Exhibitions & Events
Exhibitions & Events
2022 - Fable: A Hero's Journey Art Exhibition, Inner Joy Art, Kuala Lumpur (Participated as Artist + Co-Curator)
2022 - Open Frame Virtual Art Exhibition, Artscape Malaysia
2021 - ARGIC Art Exhibition , Art Realm Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2021 - 2020-2021: What's Your Story? A Virtual Art Exhibition, Inner Joy Art, Kuala Lumpur
2020 - Art Battle Malaysia, GMBB Mall, Kuala Lumpur
2020 - Be Kind. Have Courage - Mental Health Awareness Art Exhibition, Inner Joy Art, Kuala Lumpur
2014 - Momentarily Lost, Permanently Found - Experimental Art & Design Exhibition by Trilogue, The Whiteaways Arcade, Penang
2012 - Journey of Sight Art Exhibition by Trilogue, Kuala Lumpur
2006 - Women Empowerment Wearable Art Fashion Show, Purple Lab
2006 - AIDS Charity Event Wearable Art Fashion Show, Taylor's College
Training & Certification
Training & Certification
Class of 2005 - Graduated in Diploma in Mass Communications, Advertising major, from Taylor's College School of Communication
2005 - Fabric Painting, Teacher's Programme, Pebeo Franc
2011 - International Academy of Colour Consciousness, Finding Your Essense Through Colours, Level 1
2013 - International Academy of Colour Consciousness, Colour Psycho-Spiritual Studies, Level 2, 2013
2022 - Transformation Academy, Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach (Accredited)
"Summer Lotus"
"Summer Lotus"
The logo resembles a lotus flower on the main page, it is inspired by the name Shia Lynn, which means 'Summer Lotus' in Cantonese. She is mostly known as Shia Lynn or Shia to her community (or Lynn to those dear to her). Shia Lynn resonates with the symbolic meaning of Lotus (bloomed from the muddy waters) because it represents her tough childhood and obstacles that she has experienced as part of her journey in life.
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