The arts scene in Singapore is buzzing, what with Sonny Liew’s haul at the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for his graphic novel The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye. Many are excited about what this could mean for the local illustration community that has been blooming steadily since the Organisation of Illustrators Council (OIC) was formed in 2006. Through their concerted efforts, Singapore’s skilled illustrators are receiving more attention than ever.