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The sights and buzzing atmosphere of the market is captured in this work. Fresh markets contribute to the local economy and subsistence of the population. In many cities, the marketplace is part of the cultural identity of the people, selling produce that are cultivated locally. The glimmer of white and yellow colours leads the viewer toward the figures dressed in traditional attire. Ismail was also adept with watercolours which he learnt from school-teacher Nik Mahmood from 1954 to 1955 and later Khalil Ibrahim although he is better known for his batiks. He was also a musician, with a Grade V music certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music (London) and worked part-time as a musician at Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Bharu. He became a graphic designer cum illustrator for Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Bharu, from 1979 to 1991. He was a member of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia as well as the Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan (Peseni).