Introduction Through these years of painting animals and wildlife, I have noticed that their noses are very interesting. We often love to paint their eyes, just like human portrait, but probably more reluctant to go for their noses. So I want to put some information that I have learned based on my experience. I hopeContinue reading "Painting tips (1) Animal’s nose, Cat, Dog and more"
“Cat judge” Fantasy oil painting
"Cat judge" fantasy oil painting ©YueZeng2023 Initial thoughts This cat's eyes remind me judge only. So it needs judge's outfit. Nowadays, judges in United States don't wear wig anymore. But I simply like the outfit with wig, it looks so cool and feels so antique. Thus I pick up this type of outfit just likeContinue reading "“Cat judge” Fantasy oil painting"
“White tiger and goldfish visitor” Fantasy oil painting
"White tiger and goldfish visitor" fantasy oil painting ©YueZeng2023 The story The white tiger is resting in forest. Little wild flowers under its paws. It is getting dark. White tiger feels sleepy. Suddenly, it senses light. White tiger opens its eyes and lift its head, trying to find the light source. Then it sees aContinue reading "“White tiger and goldfish visitor” Fantasy oil painting"
“Turtle house” Fantasy oil painting
"Turtle house" fantasy oil painting ©YueZeng2023 The story It is a giant empty turtle shell. Someone changes it into a cozy little home in the middle of woods. At the bottom there are piles of rocks to lift it above the ground. Inside the shell there is a bed, a chair, a room divider/curtain, aContinue reading "“Turtle house” Fantasy oil painting"
“Knock Knock” Fantasy oil painting
"Knock Knock" fantasy oil painting ©YueZeng2023 The story A secret house hides in an old tree trunk. With an aged wooden door, the warm light inside shows through. The rabbit comes to the door in the middle of night, gently knocks on it. Knock, Knock, "Who's there?" "It's me, rabbit." "Just a second, coming~" OptionContinue reading "“Knock Knock” Fantasy oil painting"
Printing 2024 calendar with my artwork
Cover of my 2024 calendar Background I wanted to print a calendar with my artwork years ago. It takes me years to collect 12+1 paintings that I like to put together. Finally, this holiday season I am able to try that. And I hope this would make a nice holiday gift for my family andContinue reading "Printing 2024 calendar with my artwork"
“Angel and demon” fantasy oil painting
Fantasy oil painting "Angel and demon" ©YueZeng2023 Initial thoughts The idea of "Angel and demon" appears at the moment I found this reference photo. Two tigers fight. One could be white with angel wings, the other could be black with demon snake tail. The feathered wings come from mythical creature Griffin. And the snake tailContinue reading "“Angel and demon” fantasy oil painting"
Fantasy oil painting “Miniature horse”
Fantasy oil painting "Miniature horse" ©YueZeng2023 Initial thoughts The author of sci-fiction "Three Body Problem", Liu, Cixin (刘慈欣) also has written many other fictions. One of them mentioned a miniature Pegasus that was created by a biologist. The miniature Pegasus could run on a desk and ate fruits. I like this idea. It has beenContinue reading "Fantasy oil painting “Miniature horse”"
Fantasy oil painting “Encounter brown bear and grey wolf”
Fantasy oil painting "Encounter brown bear and grey wolf" ©YueZeng2023 Initial thoughts The general idea of bear and wolf meeting each other started with movie "The Call of The Wild (2020)". When Buck (the dog) became the leader of the wolf pack, he scared away the brown bear which used to terrify the wolves. ItContinue reading "Fantasy oil painting “Encounter brown bear and grey wolf”"
2023 Relaxation small oil painting series (2)
Snowy stream Fig salad Kimono girl ©YueZeng2023 Previous post 2023 RELAXATION SMALL OIL PAINTING SERIES (1) Snowy stream This one can be considered as another landscape study. I like the color of reflection on water surface. But I try not to paint every tiny branches of those trees. Creating this piece was a perfect relaxationContinue reading "2023 Relaxation small oil painting series (2)"