Fantasy oil painting “Broccoli forest”
Initial thoughts In YouTube kid’s videos they often ask “What is green and looks like a little tree?” My toddler would say “Broccoli!” Yes. I know it looks like a […]
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Fantasy oil painting “Ash roses”
Initial thought In reality flower is delicate. Flower shouldn’t be in extreme temperature. So I want to paint some “non-realistic” flowers. Among all flowers, rose is popular and easy to […]
Read MoreAbstract oil painting “Lion dance” series
Background Lion dance (traditional Chinese: 舞獅; simplified Chinese: 舞狮; pinyin: wǔshī) is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion’s […]
Read MoreMixed media painting with collage “Ramen noodle” series
Background Ramen (/ˈrɑːmən/) (拉麺, ラーメン or らーめん, rāmen, IPA: [ɾaꜜːmeɴ]) is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles (or 中華麺, chūkamen) served in a broth; common flavors […]
Read MoreOil painting “Under the sea coral reef” series
Initial thought The coral reef comes across my mind when I am watching some documentary films about ocean ecosystem. I have always felt that ocean is part of me since […]
Read MoreUpcycle project #7 and #8 abstract oil painting
Previous Upcycle project Painting process This project is to use leftover paint after every painting session. For project #7 and #8, I practice more with palette knife. Well, I have […]
Read MoreAbstract pattern mandala “Monarch” & “Moth”
Initial thought In April this year, our city had an exhibition event for local venders and organizations. There was a “Bug guy” who taught kids knowledge of insects. He brought […]
Read MoreAbstract oil painting “Freshwater fishes” series
Background story During Covid lockdown in 2020 while we just relocated to Minnesota, my son and his dad got bored staying at home. They were eager to go outside and […]
Read MorePainting “Coffee octopus” on round wood plate
Digital sketch This is my relaxing drawing experiment. I want something coffee shades but not only bubbles or foam. The octopus tentacles are good fit because they have round suckers, […]
Read MoreFantasy oil painting “Cardinal ride”
Holiday spirit What would you think of combination of cardinal red bird, snowy pine needles, gingerbread man and jingle bell? Sounds holiday? Well, this is my version of holiday painting. […]
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