"Fox and rabbit" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2026 Background Ever since I watched Zootopia with my kids, I have been thinking about a red fox and a rabbit together in one frame. I struggled to find the perfect reference photos for the fox for a long time, while the rabbit was easier to find. Finally,Continue reading "“Fox and rabbit” Fantasy oil painting"
“Crossing road chicken” Fantasy oil painting
"Crossing road chicken" fantasy oil painting 11"×14" ©YueZeng2026 Initial thought My kids love playing the game "Crossy Road" because it doesn't require Wi-Fi. In the game, the little chicken faces heavy traffic, with large cars speeding through every lane. I wondered if the chicken could cross the road more confidently. To do so, it wouldContinue reading "“Crossing road chicken” Fantasy oil painting"
“Marshmallows wonderland-Chocolate fall” Fantasy oil painting
"Marshmallows wonderland chocolate fall" fantasy oil painting, 16"×20" YueZeng©2026 Initial thoughts I couldn't remember when I first had this idea. Perhaps it came to me while making nougat candy with marshmallows. I imagined a wonderland for marshmallows, where they play and jump into a pool of liquid chocolate. Marshmallow Wonderland Rule Number One: They doContinue reading "“Marshmallows wonderland-Chocolate fall” Fantasy oil painting"
“Time in a bottle” Fantasy oil painting
"Time in a bottle" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2026 Background Ever since I first saw the kitchen scene with Quicksilver, I have enjoyed the song "Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce. I wanted to create a painting to represent the concept of "time in a bottle. I tried placing a pocket watch inside aContinue reading "“Time in a bottle” Fantasy oil painting"
The Algorithm of Art: A Scientific Approach to Finding Your Style
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"