DETERMINED to give young Malaysian artists an avenue to showcase their creativity despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the Usaha Tegas Group organised its Usaha Tegas Heritage Art Competition 2021.
Late bloomer
Naturally-talented artist Yong Hui Lin took up a formal course and has won several awards with her tradition-inspired paintings Yong has been drawing and painting since young. – Pictures courtesy Yong Hui Lin Blessing 11. (left) Welcome To Jalan Tun HS Lee. Guardians. Yong wants to be a full-time artist.
HER heart has been in art since childhood. But as Yong Hui Lin grew up, her mind told her that it could not offer a stable livelihood.
Realistically, she decided that her talent in art should be her hobby instead of a profession.
She started giving lessons in science and maths for a living, but could not give up on her dream.