Fantasy oil painting “Ash roses” ©YueZeng 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 recognize. As to the extreme temperature, well, the concept of frozen rose is not uncommon. I remember the gameContinueContinue reading “Fantasy oil painting “Ash roses””
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Abstract oil painting “Lion dance” series
White lion Black lion Red lion Yellow lion 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 movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune. The lion dance is usually performedContinueContinue reading “Abstract oil painting “Lion dance” series”
Mixed 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 are soy sauce and miso, with typical toppings including sliced pork (chāshū), nori (dried seaweed), menma (bamboo shoots), and scallions. Ramen has its roots inContinueContinue reading “Mixed media painting with collage “Ramen noodle” series”
Oil painting “Under the sea coral reef” series
Coral reef blue Coral reef pink 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 I grew up at a coastal city. One of my uncles who is in his 60s still dives downContinueContinue reading “Oil painting “Under the sea coral reef” series”
Upcycle project #7 and #8 abstract oil painting
Upcycle #7 Upcycle #8 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 to admit that this type of random color block is out of my comfort zone. However, it is still a good experience of playingContinueContinue reading “Upcycle project #7 and #8 abstract oil painting”
Abstract pattern mandala “Monarch” & “Moth”
Oil painting “Monarch” and “Moth” 20″×20″ 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 some unharmful bugs for people to touch and I was able to hold one amazing Cecropia Moth. To beContinueContinue reading “Abstract pattern mandala “Monarch” & “Moth””
Abstract oil painting “Freshwater fishes” series
“Freshwater fishes” Largemouth bass, Walleye, Rainbow trout. 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 explore. At that time, bikes were sold out, community pool was limited, no school and no summer camp.ContinueContinue reading “Abstract oil painting “Freshwater fishes” series”
Painting “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, a lot. I plan one lighter tentacles on darker coffee color. The other is darker tentacles on lighter coffee color. I draw them in rectangleContinueContinue reading “Painting “Coffee octopus” on round wood plate”
Fantasy 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. To be honest the gingerbread man in my mind is much wilder. It wears metal armor and holds a sword. It rides the red cardinalContinueContinue reading “Fantasy oil painting “Cardinal ride””
Fantasy oil painting “Cyber jellyfish”
Initial thought I found out a city street night scene photo while exploring online reference photo website (picture shown as below). I like the color combination and the mood. However I am not that interested in cityscape or buildings. They have way too many straight lines. So I am looking for some other subjects thatContinueContinue reading “Fantasy oil painting “Cyber jellyfish””