"The secret fountain" fantasy oil painting ©YueZeng2024 Initial thoughts The idea for "The secret fountain "is to paint some glowing water in the dark. It can be the sea like the glowing beach in Puerto Rico. Or maybe rivers, lakes and ponds. But eventually, I pick up fountain because it is more artificial feeling. UnlikeContinue reading "“The secret fountain” Fantasy oil painting"
A quick clear gesso review
Background I've used clear gesso before but not really into it. This time since I need clear gesso to finish my fabric dye experiment, I start to notice their difference. So I put the information together as a quick clear gesso review The clear gesso I need is to be actually transparent. So it doesn'tContinue reading "A quick clear gesso review"
Exploring paper cutting and its design
Paper cutting Minnesota state map ©YueZeng The beginning It all started with the Christmas gift idea. I wanted something special for a music instructor who teaches guitar. I thought about guitar ornament or guitar decoration or guitar pillow but none of them inspired me. Until one day when I was looking for some Chinese NewContinue reading "Exploring paper cutting and its design"
Exploring fabric design on linen canvas for oil painting
Oil painting of Orange cat on dyed linen canvas 11"×14" ©YueZeng2024 First thoughts I like to work with fabric besides painting. For a long time I have been exploring different ways to combine my favorite things. These include painting, sewing, and simple woodworking. And this time I want to try fabric surface design on linenContinue reading "Exploring fabric design on linen canvas for oil painting"
“The lost throne” Fantasy oil painting
"The lost throne" fantasy oil painting ©YueZeng2024 Initial thoughts The idea for "The lost throne" started with the big tree. It suited for a throne in my mind. But who would put a throne in the woods? Then I thought about Maya pyramid. People once believed that Maya built their pyramid inside the forest. ButContinue reading "“The lost throne” Fantasy oil painting"
“Pegasus” Fantasy oil painting
Fantasy oil painting "Pegasus" ©YueZeng2024 Initial thoughts Pegasus is a winged horse in Greek mythology. It is usually white and helps heros to fight foe. In the beginning I just want to try a winged horse. Like I mentioned before, you can put wings on normal animals then they would become mythical creatures such asContinue reading "“Pegasus” Fantasy oil painting"
“Hellhound puppy” Fantasy oil painting
Fantasy oil painting "Hellhound puppy" ©YueZeng2024 Initial thoughts Hellhound is a well known mythology creature. One example is Cerberus in Greek myth. Descriptions of Cerberus vary, including the number of his heads. Cerberus was usually three-headed, though not always. But Cerberus is not the only one, the forklore all around the world often has somethingContinue reading "“Hellhound puppy” Fantasy oil painting"
“White fox shrine” Fantasy oil painting
Fantasy oil painting "White fox shrine" ©YueZeng2024 Background In Japanese folklore, the white fox is the companion of the god Inari (稲荷神). This god is in charge of agriculture and harvest. Therefore his companion or messenger, the white fox, is a positive and welcome figure. The reason is that fox hunts the mice and ratsContinue reading "“White fox shrine” Fantasy oil painting"
“Snow mountain shipwreck” Fantasy oil painting
Fantasy oil painting "Snow mountain shipwreck" ©YueZeng2024 Initial thoughts I always like the concept of shipwreck. The deep water camera footage of the lost ships is thrilling yet fascinating. However, just like the <Whale oasis>, if a shipwreck appears on the seabed, that would be normal. I am looking for the place that the shipContinue reading "“Snow mountain shipwreck” Fantasy oil painting"
Exploring Boro and Sashiko with DIY bags and toys
Background Last Thanksgiving I got myself a sewing machine. Since then I played with it a lot. I focused on making fabric bags and found some good channels on YouTube such as Ae PooiM. One day YouTube sent me a video about Sashiko and I was totally amazed by this type of needle work. SoContinue reading "Exploring Boro and Sashiko with DIY bags and toys"