Lim Hwee-Tiong is a renowned second-generation watercolour artist from Singapore. He started working with watercolours in 1967 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore. From 1994 to 2015, he participated in various local art exhibitions. His works are held in both private and public collections, including Nanyang Technological University, United Overseas Bank group, and private collectors.

After more than fifty years of dedication, Lim Hwee-Tiong has reached the pinnacle of his watercolour artistry. In his early teens, he encountered his first watercolour teacher, Mr. Lim Kang Kee, at the Bukit Timah Community Center, and he has never put down his paintbrush since. Later, through the introduction by watercolour elder Wang Runchang, he had the privilege of learning watercolour from Lim Ching Hee and Ng Ching Hwee. This informal and enjoyable learning experience allowed the artist to progress effortlessly. His passion and interest in watercolours have been the guiding mentors throughout his life as an artist. His tireless self-study, keen observations, and extensive plein air practices have laid the foundation for his success. Lim firmly believes in the power of persistence and the idea that persistence leads to success. His love for watercolours, bold innovations, and his affection for Singapore are all reflected in his paintings. Through his artworks, we witness the transformation of Singapore’s streetscapes: the evolution from simple and rustic villages to the present. From his paintings, we also witness the development of the artist’s style, evolving from traditional realism to the expressive modernism of the era. Lim continues to explore and delve into the vast and boundless expressive potential of the watercolour medium, which is immeasurable and infinite.