Introduction 2026 marks my tenth year of painting as a primary life goal. Looking back, I realize I haven't just been painting; I’ve been developing a scientific protocol to answer the question: "How do I find my art style?" Here is my 5-step approach to training your brain to paint what you envision. Disclaimer: ThisContinue reading "The Algorithm of Art: A Scientific Approach to Finding Your Style"
Exploring crochet flower bouquet
Crochet flowers bouquet In the beginning Last summer break, I got a crochet kit for my kids. It was a very simple one, and the goal was for them to spend some time doing crafts. However, the kids didn’t understand the crochet coding system, and neither did I. So the crochet pattern became a puzzleContinue reading "Exploring crochet flower bouquet"
“Abandoned library” Fantasy oil painting
"Abandoned library" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2025 Initial thoughts To be honest, this idea was inspired by the background images used in music videos. Many online music channels offer playlists for work, study, and deep focus. I like to play these while working. One day, I noticed that one of the images they used wasContinue reading "“Abandoned library” Fantasy oil painting"
“Winter gate in summer garden” Fantasy oil painting
"Winter gate in summer garden" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2025 Background This is one of my intriguing dreams. In my dream, there is a blue gate covered with icicles, radiating a cold chill. I can sense the freezing air trapped behind the gate, as if winter itself is locked away. The fascinating part is thatContinue reading "“Winter gate in summer garden” Fantasy oil painting"
“Ice swords stonehenge” Fantasy oil painting
"Ice swords stonehenge" fantasy oil painting 11"×14" ©YueZeng2025 Initial thought I used to play a story interaction game, and one of their games featured characters who were giant gods. One day, I found a reference photo online showing several stone swords. This inspired the idea: what if these swords were left behind by ancient giantContinue reading "“Ice swords stonehenge” Fantasy oil painting"
“Seahorses carriage” Fantasy oil painting
"Seahorses carriage" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2025 Background This piece is similar to "Moonlight Sailing." The idea for a seahorses carriage fantasy painting came to me a long time ago, but I couldn't manage to put it onto canvas. I even have a draft painting on this subject on a 24" by 36" canvas inContinue reading "“Seahorses carriage” Fantasy oil painting"
“Greenhouse lighthouse” Fantasy oil painting
"Greenhouse lighthouse" fantasy oil painting 11"×14" ©YueZeng2025 Initial thought I wondered what it would be like if a lighthouse were made of glass. Then I realized that a building made of glass is called a "greenhouse"😂. Inspired by this idea, I created a greenhouse lighthouse oil painting. So here it is—the greenhouse lighthouse. It standsContinue reading "“Greenhouse lighthouse” Fantasy oil painting"
“Moonlight sailing” Fantasy oil painting
"Moonlight sailing" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2025 Initial thoughts This idea actually came to me when I first started painting in 2018. At that time, I was refining my skills but kept wondering what subjects or themes I would like to explore in the future. One captivating idea was creating a moonlight sailing fantasy oilContinue reading "“Moonlight sailing” Fantasy oil painting"
Exploring fabric dye and needle work on linen canvas for oil painting
"Gone fishing" fabric patchwork oil painting 11" ×14" ©YueZeng2025 Previous experiment Please check out my pervious experiment for background context. Project ideas 1) Dog portrait This piece is similar to the cat one. I paint directly on dyed fabric, but the difference is that I transferred the line drawing before dyeing the fabric. 2) GoneContinue reading "Exploring fabric dye and needle work on linen canvas for oil painting"
“Lightning tree” Fantasy oil painting
"Lightning tree" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2025 Initial thoughts The idea starts with "tree of life". Since the lightning patterns resemble tree roots, I want to place a giant, mysterious tree above the lightning. Initially, I considered a regular tree with green leaves, but I soon realized that everything would appear dark without an additionalContinue reading "“Lightning tree” Fantasy oil painting"