Lee Kow Fong, better known by his pen name Ah Guo, is a Lianhe Zaobao columnist and an illustrator.

If you have read some of his pieces in the Chinese newspaper, you might have seen his accompanying illustrations:

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My column on zbNOW 28/11/18😊 #kowfong #leekowfong #ahguo #illustrationart #column #columnist #lianhezaobao #zbnow #singapore #阿果 #专栏 #三读空间 #联合早报 #早报现在 #新加坡 #插画 #插畫 #illustrator #illustration #writersofinstagram #writer

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My first column in 2019 on zbNOW 😄 2019年第一则专栏：略略一寒暑😄 #阿果 #三读空间 #专栏 #联合早报 #早报现在 #新加坡 #kowfong #leekowfong #ahguo #column #columnist #illustration #illustrationartists #illustrator #editorialillustration #watercolor #watercolorpainting #zbnow #lianhezaobao #singapore #writer #writersofinstagram #article

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His gorgeous watercolour illustrations are reminiscent of whimsical children's books, with adorable animal friends such as penguins, hedgehogs and rabbits accompanying each intricately-painted piece.

Beautifully illustrated nostalgia

Many of them feature familiar scenes from Singapore and will bring you on a nostalgic joyride through your childhood memories.

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逍遥游. Bright Day Bouncing Away: watercolor on rough grain paper 😊😊😊 The easiest way to be happy is to smile 😊 So stay bright, stay light and smile now! ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻 PS：for those who are interested, the painted scene is along AMK Ave 1 main road. #水彩畫 #水彩画家 #水彩 #水彩画 #插畫師 #插畫 #插画师 #阿果 #新加坡 #kowfong #leekow#ahguo #watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolour #painting #paintings #illustration #illustrationartists #illustrator #illustrations #illustratorsoninstagram #illustragram #illustration_best #illustratorsofinstagram #illustration_daily #illustrationforkids

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“月伴. Moon Companion”: gouache on cold-pressed paper. 🌝🌝 2 more days to Yuan-xiao. I'm always mesmerized by the full-moon. 2日后即是戊戌年的首个圆月。但愿月圆人团圆。 *** 在房中作画，老佛爷无声无息摇到身后，瞄了一眼脱口而出：月娘这么大粒！😂 #ahguo #leekowfong #kowfong #阿果 #illustration #illustrator #gouache #gouachepainting #yuanxiao #fullmoon #插画 #元宵 #元宵節 #水粉画

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乐无边. So Much Fun: watercolor on cold-pressed paper 🐠 🐟 💦 🐠 🐟 Wisdom of a child: Every moment is happy moment. Even looking at tiny turtles can be so much fun😄 #kowfong #leekowfong #ahguo #阿果 #插画 #水彩 #水彩畫 #童画 #illustration #illustrator #illustrationartists #illustrationforkids #illustrationforchildren #happyillustration #watercolor #watercolorpainting #instaart #instaartist #手绘 #happykids #childhood #童年 #happymoments #delightful #art #artistsoninstagram #artist

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下雨天，玩乐天. Rainy Day is Happy Day: watercolor on hot-pressed paper. ☔️ ☔️ ☔️ Nothing can stop you from having fun, not even gloomy rainy day if you only look on the bright side, like all kids do. 😄😊😆 Let’s turn rainy day into fun-filled day! #kowfong #leekowfong #ahguo #hdb #illustrationart #illustration #illustrator #watercolor #watercolorpainting #painting #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #阿果 #插画 #水彩 #水彩画 #水彩畫 #插画师 #happykids #singapore #sgart #singaporeart #rain #kids #children #watercolorillustration

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消失的彩虹城堡. The Vanishing Rainbow Castle: watercolor painting. I've been contemplating doing an illustration on Rochor Centre for quite some time but finding the right mood is not easy. I hope I've captured the right feel in this. #leekowfong #kowfong #illustration #watercolorpainting #watercolor #rochorcentre #singapore #vanishingsingapore #rainbow #阿果 #插画 #水彩 #水彩畫 #梧槽坊 #新加坡#消失的风景

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Merchandise available

If you like his pieces, you can purchase them online printed on merchandise.

Art exhibition

Lee has an ongoing exhibition at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre from now till Feb. 7.

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It’s happening tomorrow! Ah Guo Special Exhibition “乐无边 So Much Fun” at @singaporechineseculturalcentre 😍 Come join us at 2pm for our official opening. I’ll be there to share with you my illustrations over the years. Let’s have So Much Fun together😄😆😍 #kowfong #leekowfong #ahguo #阿果 #插画 #插画家 #水彩 #水彩畫 #画展 #畫展 #新加坡 #illustration #illustrator #illustrationartists #art #artistsoninstagram #artist #artexhibition #exhibition #watercolor #watercolorpainting #singapore #singaporeartist #instaart #instaartist #乐无边somuchfun

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Exhibition details

乐无边——阿果特展 So Much Fun

Venue: SCCC Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Gallery, Level 2

Date: Jan. 12 to Feb. 7, closed on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6

Time: 10am - 8pm

Admission is free.

Top image via Lee Kow Fong's Instagram and Independent Market listing