Marni's passion for sketching led her to join the Urban Sketchers Community (USK). Through this movement, she has been inspired to travel and draw places that appeal to her. Her favourite subjects range from buildings to food and cultural events. She sketches on postcards and posts them to herself as reminders of her memorable journeys and moments.

My Month As A Resident Artist In Kofu, Japan

By , 24 February 2019

it was always a dream of mine to do an art residency. After many months planning, studying, researching, and saving, I finally went for it.

A Sketch Artist’s Journey From Kathmandu To Poon Hill

By , 28 May 2017

Snapshots: Marni went hiking in beautiful Nepal with 10 other fellow Malaysians and had the opportunity to sketch her journey.

A Sketch Artist’s Illustrated Memories Of Semarang And Borobudur

By , 26 March 2017

Snapshots: Illustrator Marni Zainodin shares her favourite memories of Indonesia's cultural sights through her vivid sketches.

Sketching The Streets Of Bangkok By Day And By Night

By , 9 January 2017

Snapshots: Marni Zainodin was in Bangkok to sketch the city with 300 other artists, this is the beauty that her pen and paint captured.

The Magic Of Wae Rebo In The Mountains Of Flores Captured In Drawings

By , 2 August 2016

Snapshots: Marni had the opportunity to visit Wae Rebo recently and found out first-hand what's so special about this village.

This Traveller’s Painting Of Her First Thaipusam Experience Is Beautiful

By , 23 March 2016

Snapshots: “It looked scary to me but at the same time, I saw that it’s a representation of the person’s devotion to his faith.”