"Cactus apartment" fantasy oil painting 16"×20" ©YueZeng2025 Initial thought One day the idea jumped to me when I was looking through my reference photo library. It was a photo of cactus Saguaro. The cactus was big and tall, what if it was big enough for people to live in? Then the idea changed to whatContinue reading "“Cactus apartment” Fantasy oil painting"
Tea eggs oil paintings and how to make them
Background Tea egg is a Chinese savory food commonly sold as a snack, in which a boiled egg is cracked slightly and then boiled again in tea, and sauce or spices. It is also known as marble egg because cracks in the egg shell create darkened lines with marble-like patterns. Commonly sold by street vendorsContinue reading "Tea eggs oil paintings and how to make them"
I fixed the Website or online store needs improvement in Google Merchant Center
Disclaimer: The information in this post is based on my personal experience. How I fix Google Merchant Center website or online store needs improvement may not apply to everyone’s situation. The problem After I fixed the Misrepresentation in Google Merchant Center, I received another warning as "Website or online store needs improvement". At this moment,Continue reading "I fixed the Website or online store needs improvement in Google Merchant Center"
I fixed Google Merchant Center Misrepresentation and unsuspened Google Ads account
Disclaimer: The information in this post is based on my personal experience. How I fix Google Merchant Center misrepresentation may not apply to everyone's situation. Background After I installed the Google for WooCommerce plugin, I started to experience bumps. Days of setting up and adjusting, the Google promotion run about one week and all wentContinue reading "I fixed Google Merchant Center Misrepresentation and unsuspened Google Ads account"
“The secret fountain” Fantasy oil painting
"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"