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This painting is inspired by a remarkable life-sized Ming Dynasty bronze statue featured in the Chinese Bronzes exhibition “Recasting the Past“ at The MET. I wanted to capture Sudhana’s majestic smile and the texture of the bronze; this painting is my tribute to the Buddhist art and craftsmanship.

I figured painting a baby-sized 8” by 10” version would be less stressful- but it wasn’t—I ended up spending even more energy on his face, as it needed to closely resemble the real statue. 🤣 🤣 🤣

善财童子 Shaicai Tongzi（Sudhana), or the child of wisdom, regarded as an acolyte of Bodhisattva. His image is often associated with wisdom, wealth, and auspiciousness.

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#painting #oil #oilpaint #oilpaintings #buddhistart #buddhism #chinesebuddhism #bronzesculpture #portrait #oilonlinen

This painting is inspired by a remarkable life-sized Ming Dynasty bronze statue featured in the Chinese Bronzes exhibition “Recasting the Past“ at The MET. I wanted to capture Sudhana’s majestic smile and the texture of the bronze; this painting is my tribute to the Buddhist art and craftsmanship.

I figured painting a baby-sized 8” by 10” version would be less stressful- but it wasn’t—I ended up spending even more energy on his face, as it needed to closely resemble the real statue. 🤣 🤣 🤣

善财童子 Shaicai Tongzi（Sudhana), or the child of wisdom, regarded as an acolyte of Bodhisattva. His image is often associated with wisdom, wealth, and auspiciousness.

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#painting #oil #oilpaint #oilpaintings #buddhistart #buddhism #chinesebuddhism #bronzesculpture #portrait #oilonlinen

As a self-taught painter, the final results are often unknown at the start. The process is guided by my intuition— just going with the flow, sometimes simply loading on paint over and over. The creative journey is what matters most, various methods are explored, even masking tape used on the oil, and I can’t wait to finish those “unfinished” paintings this summer.

落花流水，Drifting Petals and Flowing Water.

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#art#painting#artist#drawing #poppy #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom #flowingwater

As a self-taught painter, the final results are often unknown at the start. The process is guided by my intuition— just going with the flow, sometimes simply loading on paint over and over. The creative journey is what matters most, various methods are explored, even masking tape used on the oil, and I can’t wait to finish those “unfinished” paintings this summer.

落花流水，Drifting Petals and Flowing Water.

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#art#painting#artist#drawing #poppy #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom #flowingwater

As my watercolor class approaches the end of the school year, I want to share some photos from the class.

I recently realized I’ve spent half my time in front of the easel working with oil, and the other half hunched over my table painting with watercolor — and I haven’t made a post.

I have truly loved and enjoyed teaching painting. It has been a privilege to do a job that combines the two things I am most passionate about. Throughout this year, we had the chance to paint a variety of seasonal subjects and explore art theories through hands-on practice. We also hosted Chinese tea tasting and painting events. Most importantly, my students have been hardworking, humorous, and incredibly supportive—they always lifted my spirits when I felt down about my paintings. I’m so grateful and excited to share my art experiences from the class.

All the paintings used in the class were painted by Manman Huang and were used for teaching purposes.

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#art#watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorart#watercolorclass #teachingartist #teachingart

As my watercolor class approaches the end of the school year, I want to share some photos from the class.

I recently realized I’ve spent half my time in front of the easel working with oil, and the other half hunched over my table painting with watercolor — and I haven’t made a post.

I have truly loved and enjoyed teaching painting. It has been a privilege to do a job that combines the two things I am most passionate about. Throughout this year, we had the chance to paint a variety of seasonal subjects and explore art theories through hands-on practice. We also hosted Chinese tea tasting and painting events. Most importantly, my students have been hardworking, humorous, and incredibly supportive—they always lifted my spirits when I felt down about my paintings. I’m so grateful and excited to share my art experiences from the class.

All the paintings used in the class were painted by Manman Huang and were used for teaching purposes.

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#art#watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorart#watercolorclass #teachingartist #teachingart

We were briefly there. These are some of my other peach blossom paintings. I will take a pause from this series, as the time is moving toward the beginning of summer.

Once a year in spring, at a hilltop in my hometown, miles of peach blossoms unfold before you. As you gaze into the distance or feel the spring breeze, the pink hues blur out of focus. It’s as if you‘re there, smelling the fragrance of the flowers and hearing the hum of the bees.

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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom

We were briefly there. These are some of my other peach blossom paintings. I will take a pause from this series, as the time is moving toward the beginning of summer.

Once a year in spring, at a hilltop in my hometown, miles of peach blossoms unfold before you. As you gaze into the distance or feel the spring breeze, the pink hues blur out of focus. It’s as if you‘re there, smelling the fragrance of the flowers and hearing the hum of the bees.

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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom

We Were Briefly There II, mixed media, 24” by 28”, from my “colorless” peach blossom series.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossomtree#mixedmedia

We Were Briefly There II, mixed media, 24” by 28”, from my “colorless” peach blossom series.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossomtree#mixedmedia

We Were Briefly There, mixed media, 24” by 24”, from my “colorless” peach blossom series.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossomtree

We Were Briefly There, mixed media, 24” by 24”, from my “colorless” peach blossom series.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossomtree

The dahlia in a dark navy frame.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #poppy#boldcolors #oilonpanel #fallflower #fall#大丽花#罂粟花 #framedartwork

The dahlia in a dark navy frame.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #poppy#boldcolors #oilonpanel #fallflower #fall#大丽花#罂粟花 #framedartwork

It was a rainy day at my studio. Painting in progress.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #acrylpainting #oilpainting #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #abstractart

It was a rainy day at my studio. Painting in progress.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #acrylpainting #oilpainting #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #abstractart

Couple years later, I made another one.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom

Couple years later, I made another one.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom

The surging passion in this spring.

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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossomtree

The surging passion in this spring.

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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossomtree

Some of the overcast sky in watercolor

Some of the overcast sky in watercolor

It’s the pink season again.
I am finally painting the second and third paintings of the peach blossom.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom

It’s the pink season again.
I am finally painting the second and third paintings of the peach blossom.
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#art#painting#artist#drawing #sketchbook #sketching #artinprogress #peachblossom #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepainting #spring #floralpainting #florals #spring #reels #inspiration #paintingtutorial #flow #pink #cherryblossom

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #summer #pool #modernpainting #boldcolors #underwater #swimming #swimmingpool #reflection

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #summer #pool #modernpainting #boldcolors #underwater #swimming #swimmingpool #reflection

Every day should be Earth Day. 🌎 We only have one.

#oil#oilpainting #oiloncanvas #art #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #snowmountain #snowstorm #mountainlife #mountain #earthday #loveyourplanet #fox#plateau

Every day should be Earth Day. 🌎 We only have one.

#oil#oilpainting #oiloncanvas #art #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #snowmountain #snowstorm #mountainlife #mountain #earthday #loveyourplanet #fox#plateau

The season of Magnolia stellata. They were here and now they are not.

I started to paint a sense from a park near me two weeks ago, and I changed the light and color everyday, very frustrated, until I added the magnolia.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #purpel #botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepaintings #sunset #magnolia #magnoliastellata

The season of Magnolia stellata. They were here and now they are not.

I started to paint a sense from a park near me two weeks ago, and I changed the light and color everyday, very frustrated, until I added the magnolia.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #purpel #botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #oiloncanvas #landscape #landscapepaintings #sunset #magnolia #magnoliastellata

A fun exploration of color study. Red, 12” by 12”

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #femalefigure #springbreak #summer #pool #modernpainting #boldcolors #underwater #swimming #swimmingpool #reflection

A fun exploration of color study. Red, 12” by 12”

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #femalefigure #springbreak #summer #pool #modernpainting #boldcolors #underwater #swimming #swimmingpool #reflection

The energy of the Space Coast’s foliage. Oil on Board

We are here briefly, on this world, for a very short time. The next day, the sun will rise again on the horizon, and the external theme of the cycle of life will be struck once more.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #botanical #botanicalart #floralart #oilonpanel #tropicalfoliage #florida #thecoat #landscape #landscapeart #spacecoast

The energy of the Space Coast’s foliage. Oil on Board

We are here briefly, on this world, for a very short time. The next day, the sun will rise again on the horizon, and the external theme of the cycle of life will be struck once more.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #botanical #botanicalart #floralart #oilonpanel #tropicalfoliage #florida #thecoat #landscape #landscapeart #spacecoast

Three small fun paintings I did recently:

Enchanted Woods, mixed medium, 11” by 14”

Fish Tank, oil, 9” by 12”

Orchids, oil, 8” by 8”

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #oilonpanel #fish #mixedmedia #stilllife

Three small fun paintings I did recently:

Enchanted Woods, mixed medium, 11” by 14”

Fish Tank, oil, 9” by 12”

Orchids, oil, 8” by 8”

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #oilonpanel #fish #mixedmedia #stilllife

I’m constantly trying to turn my thoughts into paintings, each with endless possibilities, I’m curious, and I’m excited. Maybe just one more layer.

#oil#oilpainting #oiloncanvas #art #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #snowmountain #snowstorm #studio

I’m constantly trying to turn my thoughts into paintings, each with endless possibilities, I’m curious, and I’m excited. Maybe just one more layer.

#oil#oilpainting #oiloncanvas #art #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #snowmountain #snowstorm #studio

I wanted my flower to stay, and I kept searching for harmony.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #rose #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #oiloncanvas #roses #bouquet #stilllifeflowers

I wanted my flower to stay, and I kept searching for harmony.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #rose #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #oiloncanvas #roses #bouquet #stilllifeflowers

A palest rose for shy you.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #rose #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #pinkroses #oiloncanvas #roses#玫瑰

A palest rose for shy you.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #rose #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #pinkroses #oiloncanvas #roses#玫瑰

Today is the Lantern Festival, which marks the last day of the CNY. Earlier this year, I had the great opportunity to be interviewed by @johnelliotttv from CBS about the artworks I created for the Lunar Fest NJ. I am so honored to be part of the team. It was such a privilege to creat the zodiac paintings, and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences, definitely a remarkable way to start the new year.

The Lunar Fest NJ 2025 was a big event in Maplewood, and I want to thank our devoted volunteers and committee for delivering such an amazing event to our community year after year. The director is @lyc_citygirl. You can watch full TV program clips about Lunar Fest NJ at @somacrossculturalworks.

It always feels amazing to see my artworks printed on the big backdrop for visitors to take photos, thanks to the graphic designer‘s magical work. @agaoiran .

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#njevents #art#painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#livelovemapwood#southorangenj#art#painting #lunarnewyear #2025#theyearofthesnake #snake#蛇#蛇年#chinesenewyear #springfestival #2025春节#inkpainting #水墨画 #手绘 #redpocket

Today is the Lantern Festival, which marks the last day of the CNY. Earlier this year, I had the great opportunity to be interviewed by @johnelliotttv from CBS about the artworks I created for the Lunar Fest NJ. I am so honored to be part of the team. It was such a privilege to creat the zodiac paintings, and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences, definitely a remarkable way to start the new year.

The Lunar Fest NJ 2025 was a big event in Maplewood, and I want to thank our devoted volunteers and committee for delivering such an amazing event to our community year after year. The director is @lyc_citygirl. You can watch full TV program clips about Lunar Fest NJ at @somacrossculturalworks.

It always feels amazing to see my artworks printed on the big backdrop for visitors to take photos, thanks to the graphic designer‘s magical work. @agaoiran .

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#njevents #art#painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#livelovemapwood#southorangenj#art#painting #lunarnewyear #2025#theyearofthesnake #snake#蛇#蛇年#chinesenewyear #springfestival #2025春节#inkpainting #水墨画 #手绘 #redpocket

This painting is my metaphor, expressing my sympathy for children in this world. A baby crawls by the window, gazing out at the “quiet and beautiful” sunrise over a snowy village. However, flames are falling, and inside the house, the candlestick are burning, merging with the outside sky—nowhere is safe, even if it appears quiet.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing # #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #oiloncanvas #babypainting #snowy #metaphor #childhood #winter

This painting is my metaphor, expressing my sympathy for children in this world. A baby crawls by the window, gazing out at the “quiet and beautiful” sunrise over a snowy village. However, flames are falling, and inside the house, the candlestick are burning, merging with the outside sky—nowhere is safe, even if it appears quiet.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing # #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #oiloncanvas #babypainting #snowy #metaphor #childhood #winter

I painted these three snake-themed paintings before the New Year. The first one is abstract, the second one is surrealism, and the third one is speculative art. They were an experiment, and I had fun exploring through the process.

They are all mixed media, with oil on top of acrylic. With layers of pigment and thought, I added my decisions over time, rethinking and rebuilding, like a snake shedding its skin. May this Year of the Snake bring endless life for rebirth and renewal. To the precious life

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #valley#snake#landscapepainting #modernpainting #boldcolors #reflection #abstractart #brushstrokes #abstract #theyearofthesnake #lunarnewyear #surrealism

I painted these three snake-themed paintings before the New Year. The first one is abstract, the second one is surrealism, and the third one is speculative art. They were an experiment, and I had fun exploring through the process.

They are all mixed media, with oil on top of acrylic. With layers of pigment and thought, I added my decisions over time, rethinking and rebuilding, like a snake shedding its skin. May this Year of the Snake bring endless life for rebirth and renewal. To the precious life

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #valley#snake#landscapepainting #modernpainting #boldcolors #reflection #abstractart #brushstrokes #abstract #theyearofthesnake #lunarnewyear #surrealism

I am very excited to try out this special Snake T-shirt for Luna Fest NJ 2025! The mint green is surprisingly refreshing and bright, I don’t have this color in my wardrobe, but I love it.

The limited edition Zodiac Series T-shirts are only sold once a year, at the event on January 26th from 12-4 p.m. All sales (100%) benefit @somacrossculturalworks , which helps them organize great events like this for our community. Whether you and your family are born in the Year of the Snake, love the cool design, or just want to support our local organization, the T-shirt is a must-have for the Lunar New Year. I can imagine wearing it in warm weather too. It comes in two colors: mint green and heather grey.

My artwork was inspired by Chinese Bronze Age culture. I’ve always been fascinated by the bold outlines of the bronze casting industry, and I aimed to combine that with the flowing form of a snake. To me, it’s cultural, unique, and nostalgic

Thanks to the graphic designer Allen Gaoiran @gaoiranstudio, also the lawn signs look like a piece of art, happy to see those auspicious red snakes over the towns.

@somacrossculturalworks @maplewoodartsandculture

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#njevents #art#painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#livelovemapwood#southorangenj#art#painting #lunarnewyear #2025#theyearofthesnake #snake#蛇#蛇年#chinesenewyear #springfestival #2025春节#inkpainting #水墨画 #手绘 #redpocket

I am very excited to try out this special Snake T-shirt for Luna Fest NJ 2025! The mint green is surprisingly refreshing and bright, I don’t have this color in my wardrobe, but I love it.

The limited edition Zodiac Series T-shirts are only sold once a year, at the event on January 26th from 12-4 p.m. All sales (100%) benefit @somacrossculturalworks , which helps them organize great events like this for our community. Whether you and your family are born in the Year of the Snake, love the cool design, or just want to support our local organization, the T-shirt is a must-have for the Lunar New Year. I can imagine wearing it in warm weather too. It comes in two colors: mint green and heather grey.

My artwork was inspired by Chinese Bronze Age culture. I’ve always been fascinated by the bold outlines of the bronze casting industry, and I aimed to combine that with the flowing form of a snake. To me, it’s cultural, unique, and nostalgic

Thanks to the graphic designer Allen Gaoiran @gaoiranstudio, also the lawn signs look like a piece of art, happy to see those auspicious red snakes over the towns.

@somacrossculturalworks @maplewoodartsandculture

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#njevents #art#painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#livelovemapwood#southorangenj#art#painting #lunarnewyear #2025#theyearofthesnake #snake#蛇#蛇年#chinesenewyear #springfestival #2025春节#inkpainting #水墨画 #手绘 #redpocket

I started painting a few snake-themed paintings over the winter break. This one is by far the most challenging for me because I didn’t have a reference photo; everything was done by thinking and guessing. There were so many uncertain moments and back-and-forth decisions.

I had this idea of incorporating the shape of a snake into the vastness of nature. Here, I‘ve placed it in the middle of a valley, with the body forming the shape of the Chinese character “生”(Shēng), which means ’life‘ and ’lively‘—symbolizing endless life and growth （生生不息）. The lower part represents a pond or river, while the upper part rises toward the sun.

It all started with layers of acrylic paint, metallic spray, and various other mediums, followed by additional layers of oil paint. I hope this painting will be finished soon.

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #valley#snake#landscapepainting #modernpainting #boldcolors #reflection #abstractart #brushstrokes

I started painting a few snake-themed paintings over the winter break. This one is by far the most challenging for me because I didn’t have a reference photo; everything was done by thinking and guessing. There were so many uncertain moments and back-and-forth decisions.

I had this idea of incorporating the shape of a snake into the vastness of nature. Here, I‘ve placed it in the middle of a valley, with the body forming the shape of the Chinese character “生”(Shēng), which means ’life‘ and ’lively‘—symbolizing endless life and growth （生生不息）. The lower part represents a pond or river, while the upper part rises toward the sun.

It all started with layers of acrylic paint, metallic spray, and various other mediums, followed by additional layers of oil paint. I hope this painting will be finished soon.

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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #valley#snake#landscapepainting #modernpainting #boldcolors #reflection #abstractart #brushstrokes

Happy New Year 2025!

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Happy New Year 2025!

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Here are some of my favorite oil paintings that I made in 2024. Thank you, and I wish you a very happy New Year.

#art #painting #artist #2024 #top9 #happynewyear

Here are some of my favorite oil paintings that I made in 2024. Thank you, and I wish you a very happy New Year.

#art #painting #artist #2024 #top9 #happynewyear

Here are some of my paintings on the wall at home, and I’ve been enjoying them since I painted them a couple of years ago. They are flashes of old memories and moments in my life—some are from my hometown, and some are from my trips.

Though those moments are gone, these paintings always remind me of the good times and what happened. That‘s the power of art: that moment can become eternity. I also feel that I could expand any of them into a series.

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#art#painting#artist#oilpainting #oil #oiloncanvas #cheeryblossom #spring #springflowers #blooming #comtemporaryart #landscapepainting#peachblossom#readytohang

Here are some of my paintings on the wall at home, and I’ve been enjoying them since I painted them a couple of years ago. They are flashes of old memories and moments in my life—some are from my hometown, and some are from my trips.

Though those moments are gone, these paintings always remind me of the good times and what happened. That‘s the power of art: that moment can become eternity. I also feel that I could expand any of them into a series.

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#art#painting#artist#oilpainting #oil #oiloncanvas #cheeryblossom #spring #springflowers #blooming #comtemporaryart #landscapepainting#peachblossom#readytohang

I wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season.

#art#oil#oilpainting#oiloncanvas#landscapepainting #urbansketchers #snowy #snow #snowyvillage #reflection #painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#southorangenj #painting #drawing#sketch#christmas #sunet #christmastree #christmasvillage #snowyvillage #dickensvillage #sunsetmoon #christmaseve #peaceful

I wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season.

#art#oil#oilpainting#oiloncanvas#landscapepainting #urbansketchers #snowy #snow #snowyvillage #reflection #painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#southorangenj #painting #drawing#sketch#christmas #sunet #christmastree #christmasvillage #snowyvillage #dickensvillage #sunsetmoon #christmaseve #peaceful

Handmade cards are one of the best ways to show our genuine appreciation and greetings, especially when painted by ourselves.

Here are some of the images I painted for holiday cards, which I used as examples in my watercolor workshops and classes. You can go into more detail with fruits and flowers, or keep it simple with colorful ornaments. It was really fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed painting them and sharing the process.
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#art #artpainting #watercolorartist #watercolorillustration #drawing #watercolorcard #watercolorcard

Handmade cards are one of the best ways to show our genuine appreciation and greetings, especially when painted by ourselves.

Here are some of the images I painted for holiday cards, which I used as examples in my watercolor workshops and classes. You can go into more detail with fruits and flowers, or keep it simple with colorful ornaments. It was really fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed painting them and sharing the process.
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.#watercolors #watercolor #watercoloronpaper #handmade #handmadecards #natural #winter #holidaycards #merrychristmas
#art #artpainting #watercolorartist #watercolorillustration #drawing #watercolorcard #watercolorcard

After many hours, I’m glad this painting is closer to being finished 😊. It took so long because I added the light myself. I wanted to capture the golden hour with this warm, peaceful village. This place is real and located near me. If you know it, you know it; if not, now you do.

Oil on canvas, 24” by 18”

#art#oil#oilpainting#oiloncanvas#landscapepainting #urbansketchers #snowy #snow #snowyvillage #reflection #painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#southorangenj #painting #drawing#sketch#christmas #sunet #christmastree #christmasvillage #snowyvillage #dickensvillage #sunsetmoon #christmaseve #peaceful

After many hours, I’m glad this painting is closer to being finished 😊. It took so long because I added the light myself. I wanted to capture the golden hour with this warm, peaceful village. This place is real and located near me. If you know it, you know it; if not, now you do.

Oil on canvas, 24” by 18”

#art#oil#oilpainting#oiloncanvas#landscapepainting #urbansketchers #snowy #snow #snowyvillage #reflection #painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#southorangenj #painting #drawing#sketch#christmas #sunet #christmastree #christmasvillage #snowyvillage #dickensvillage #sunsetmoon #christmaseve #peaceful

It was such an amazing night at the Montclair Art Museum @mammontclair for the annual fundraiser event Art Uncorked. It was my pleasure to be involved, especially with one particular painting I inspired and created for the theme. The sunrise, sunset, and colors are always captivating to me, as they represent the shifting of time from the horizon.

One of the guests commented that the colorful brushwork felt like popping party confetti, while another mentioned that the front tree looked like a Christmas tree celebration. I was amazed by how people interpreted and connected with the painting. I absolutely enjoyed the evening, speaking with and meeting the guests, as well as other wonderful artists. I‘m also glad that this painting has found a new home.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sunrise #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#landscapepainting #colors #landscapeart #botanicalart#boldcolors #oiloncanvas#njartist #njevents #contemporaryart #artuncorked #mammontclair

It was such an amazing night at the Montclair Art Museum @mammontclair for the annual fundraiser event Art Uncorked. It was my pleasure to be involved, especially with one particular painting I inspired and created for the theme. The sunrise, sunset, and colors are always captivating to me, as they represent the shifting of time from the horizon.

One of the guests commented that the colorful brushwork felt like popping party confetti, while another mentioned that the front tree looked like a Christmas tree celebration. I was amazed by how people interpreted and connected with the painting. I absolutely enjoyed the evening, speaking with and meeting the guests, as well as other wonderful artists. I‘m also glad that this painting has found a new home.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sunrise #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#landscapepainting #colors #landscapeart #botanicalart#boldcolors #oiloncanvas#njartist #njevents #contemporaryart #artuncorked #mammontclair

Sunrise from the hill. Time well spent today.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sunrise #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#landscapepainting #colors #landscapeart #botanicalart#boldcolors #oiloncanvas

Sunrise from the hill. Time well spent today.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sunrise #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#landscapepainting #colors #landscapeart #botanicalart#boldcolors #oiloncanvas

To me, painting has always been a solo lonely practice. Whenever I get a chance, I meditate in front of my easel, losing track of time in an effort to push against it. I didn’t realize that group collaboration could be so much fun.

Earlier this month I did @studiotoursoma and wow thank you for the wonderful opportunity to connect with the audience—it feels powerful when art brings people together. Thanks to the organizers, my fellow artists, and all the visitors. I truly enjoyed the company! Also glad some of my paintings and prints found new homes.

My group artists: @jmalonepaintings @almost.daily.by.dbee @john_dilorenzo_art @luisalvescollage @ivanamato61 @dezanya
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#art #painting #oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #somastudiotour #maplewoodnj #southorangenj #livelovemaplewood #millburnnj #urbansketch oil#watercolors #watercolorpainting #njspots #maplewoodvillagenj#somanj #drawing #cityscapeart #urbanlandscape

To me, painting has always been a solo lonely practice. Whenever I get a chance, I meditate in front of my easel, losing track of time in an effort to push against it. I didn’t realize that group collaboration could be so much fun.

Earlier this month I did @studiotoursoma and wow thank you for the wonderful opportunity to connect with the audience—it feels powerful when art brings people together. Thanks to the organizers, my fellow artists, and all the visitors. I truly enjoyed the company! Also glad some of my paintings and prints found new homes.

My group artists: @jmalonepaintings @almost.daily.by.dbee @john_dilorenzo_art @luisalvescollage @ivanamato61 @dezanya
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#art #painting #oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #somastudiotour #maplewoodnj #southorangenj #livelovemaplewood #millburnnj #urbansketch oil#watercolors #watercolorpainting #njspots #maplewoodvillagenj#somanj #drawing #cityscapeart #urbanlandscape

I like the dahlia most
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #poppy#boldcolors #oilonpanel #fallflower #fall#大丽花#罂粟花

I like the dahlia most
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #poppy#boldcolors #oilonpanel #fallflower #fall#大丽花#罂粟花

This week, I started painting three floral paintings, all taking a partial or different angle from my old painting. I love the blocking in moments, and doing three at the same time is so fun! I am going to finish those soon; hopefully, they just need a few final touches..
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #poppy#boldcolors #oilonpanel #fallflower #fall#大丽花#罂粟花

This week, I started painting three floral paintings, all taking a partial or different angle from my old painting. I love the blocking in moments, and doing three at the same time is so fun! I am going to finish those soon; hopefully, they just need a few final touches..
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #poppy#boldcolors #oilonpanel #fallflower #fall#大丽花#罂粟花

I was so excited to see that my painting Hawk‘s Tavern was featured in the article about the @studiotoursoma in the fall 2024 issue of Matters magazine @mattersmagazine. (I will be showing at the 1978 Arts Center)

As a self-taught artist, I am thankful for our community‘s support. The SOMA studio tour provides great opportunities for artists to grow, really connect everyone and the community, and I am so glad to be a part of it.

I also painted quite a few about this area. I live here and see places every day; there is no better way to express my feelings than by painting them.
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#art #painting #oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #somastudiotour #maplewoodnj #southorangenj #livelovemaplewood #millburnnj #urbansketch oil#watercolors #watercolorpainting #njspots #maplewoodvillagenj#somanj #drawing #cityscapeart #urbanlandscape

I was so excited to see that my painting Hawk‘s Tavern was featured in the article about the @studiotoursoma in the fall 2024 issue of Matters magazine @mattersmagazine. (I will be showing at the 1978 Arts Center)

As a self-taught artist, I am thankful for our community‘s support. The SOMA studio tour provides great opportunities for artists to grow, really connect everyone and the community, and I am so glad to be a part of it.

I also painted quite a few about this area. I live here and see places every day; there is no better way to express my feelings than by painting them.
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#art #painting #oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #landscape #landscapepainting #somastudiotour #maplewoodnj #southorangenj #livelovemaplewood #millburnnj #urbansketch oil#watercolors #watercolorpainting #njspots #maplewoodvillagenj#somanj #drawing #cityscapeart #urbanlandscape

It’s the season of dahlia flowers, and they are in full bloom. From the buds to the blossoms and then to withering, they symbolize the cycle of vibrant vitality.

I intentionally included the dried dahlias in front of Namcha Barwa, a Himalayan mountain. They celebrate the great cycle of life and death.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #namchabarwa #tibet #himalayan#snowmountain #boldcolors #oiloncanvas #fallflower #fall#大丽花

It’s the season of dahlia flowers, and they are in full bloom. From the buds to the blossoms and then to withering, they symbolize the cycle of vibrant vitality.

I intentionally included the dried dahlias in front of Namcha Barwa, a Himalayan mountain. They celebrate the great cycle of life and death.

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #dahlia #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #namchabarwa #tibet #himalayan#snowmountain #boldcolors #oiloncanvas #fallflower #fall#大丽花

I haven’t visited China in 10 years. When I was there, I didn’t find the Chinese garden very inspiring; it felt too calm for me, or maybe I was just used to that type of view. However, this summer, during a casual visit to the Montreal Botanical Garden, the Chinese garden truly struck me: the simple elements composed beautiful scenes. With every angle I observed and every step I took, the view changed, like unrolling a scroll of landscape painting—I felt as if I were inside a painting!

With just a pond, stones, trees, and architecture, it’s an ideal model of Chinese aesthetics, balancing harmony between humanity and nature.

It enlightened me, and I expressed this inspiration in my painting. It’s not finished yet; the beginning was fun, full of expression and freedom, with endless possibilities. Now I need to end it. I’ve paused for a few days to just stare at it.

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#art #painting #oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #landscape #montrealbotanicalgarden #chinese #chinesegarden #garden #landscapepainting #boldcolors

I haven’t visited China in 10 years. When I was there, I didn’t find the Chinese garden very inspiring; it felt too calm for me, or maybe I was just used to that type of view. However, this summer, during a casual visit to the Montreal Botanical Garden, the Chinese garden truly struck me: the simple elements composed beautiful scenes. With every angle I observed and every step I took, the view changed, like unrolling a scroll of landscape painting—I felt as if I were inside a painting!

With just a pond, stones, trees, and architecture, it’s an ideal model of Chinese aesthetics, balancing harmony between humanity and nature.

It enlightened me, and I expressed this inspiration in my painting. It’s not finished yet; the beginning was fun, full of expression and freedom, with endless possibilities. Now I need to end it. I’ve paused for a few days to just stare at it.

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#art #painting #oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #landscape #montrealbotanicalgarden #chinese #chinesegarden #garden #landscapepainting #boldcolors

I am excited to be included in the 2024 Newark Arts Festival @newarkarts with the Newark Museum of Art @newarkmuseumart . The opening night is the Pink Ball on October 9th. Thank you!

My oil painting A Koi Pond will be featured in the exhibit. Another reason I love this painting is that it can be placed in all directions, I even painted it upside down at some point, showcasing the bold colors and expressive brushstrokes.

I have carefully varnished and framed it, look forward to seeing it at the 33 Wash Radical Reimagining exhibition.#NAF2024
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#art#painting#artist#njevents #njartist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oil#oilpainting #koi #koipond #celebration #artsfestival #newjerseyarts #newarkarts

I am excited to be included in the 2024 Newark Arts Festival @newarkarts with the Newark Museum of Art @newarkmuseumart . The opening night is the Pink Ball on October 9th. Thank you!

My oil painting A Koi Pond will be featured in the exhibit. Another reason I love this painting is that it can be placed in all directions, I even painted it upside down at some point, showcasing the bold colors and expressive brushstrokes.

I have carefully varnished and framed it, look forward to seeing it at the 33 Wash Radical Reimagining exhibition.#NAF2024
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#art#painting#artist#njevents #njartist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oil#oilpainting #koi #koipond #celebration #artsfestival #newjerseyarts #newarkarts

On a rainy day, I was on the train back from the city. As it passed through South Orange, the road light turned green, and it was so bright against the gray backdrop. I snapped a couple of photos by the window and painted this painting. I added many green lights to emphasize it.

Oil on canvas, 18” by 24”

#art#oil#oilpainting#oiloncanvas#landscapepainting #urbansketchers #rainyday #reflection #painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#southorangenj #painting #drawing#sketch#cityscapes #cityscapeart #urbanlandscape
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On a rainy day, I was on the train back from the city. As it passed through South Orange, the road light turned green, and it was so bright against the gray backdrop. I snapped a couple of photos by the window and painted this painting. I added many green lights to emphasize it.

Oil on canvas, 18” by 24”

#art#oil#oilpainting#oiloncanvas#landscapepainting #urbansketchers #rainyday #reflection #painting#artist#njspots#maplewoodnj#maplewoodvillagenj#somanj#mapso#southorangenj #painting #drawing#sketch#cityscapes #cityscapeart #urbanlandscape
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I am back in my favorite favorite room, my studio! I’m so happy to be painting again. The kids are back in school, and I’ve started teaching a watercolor class; there are a couple of opening nights this fall as well. The weather is changing, and the shifting light is allowing me to paint more. I’m just so glad to be painting again and doing the things I love after the break.
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The watercolor painting class I prepared over the summer have received lovely positive feedbacks so far. I feel very encouraged and rewarded, and I’m quite excited about the rest of the classes. Thank you!

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #artteacher #oilpainting #artstudio #inkpainting#artworkshop#somanj#watercolor #calligraphy#painttogether #artclass #watercolorlessons #maplewoodnj #artteaching #watercolorpainting #watercolorart

I am back in my favorite favorite room, my studio! I’m so happy to be painting again. The kids are back in school, and I’ve started teaching a watercolor class; there are a couple of opening nights this fall as well. The weather is changing, and the shifting light is allowing me to paint more. I’m just so glad to be painting again and doing the things I love after the break.
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The watercolor painting class I prepared over the summer have received lovely positive feedbacks so far. I feel very encouraged and rewarded, and I’m quite excited about the rest of the classes. Thank you!

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#art#painting#artist #drawing #artteacher #oilpainting #artstudio #inkpainting#artworkshop#somanj#watercolor #calligraphy#painttogether #artclass #watercolorlessons #maplewoodnj #artteaching #watercolorpainting #watercolorart

This portrait took so long and I stared to feel she might really exist somewhere. Painting inspired by my parents’ trip in Peru. .
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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #femalefigure#portrait #portraiture #peru #traditional #traditionalcustom #southamerica #andesmountains

This portrait took so long and I stared to feel she might really exist somewhere. Painting inspired by my parents’ trip in Peru. .
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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #femalefigure#portrait #portraiture #peru #traditional #traditionalcustom #southamerica #andesmountains

Two smaller oil paintings about my memory of Mount Kailash region in Tibet. The peak of Mont Kailash is located at an elevation of 6,638m!
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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #mountains #landscape #landscapepainting #tibet #oilart #meditation #reflection #slowdown #tower #paint #paintings#snowmountain #mountkailash #dusk #dawn

Two smaller oil paintings about my memory of Mount Kailash region in Tibet. The peak of Mont Kailash is located at an elevation of 6,638m!
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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #mountains #landscape #landscapepainting #tibet #oilart #meditation #reflection #slowdown #tower #paint #paintings#snowmountain #mountkailash #dusk #dawn

Can you feel it
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Refernce photo is @giizeleoliveira
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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #femalefigure #springbreak #summer #pool #modernpainting #boldcolors #underwater #swimming #swimmingpool #reflection

Can you feel it
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Refernce photo is @giizeleoliveira
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#art#painting#oilpainting #drawing #oiloncanvas #oil #artist #figuredrawing #figure #sketch #femalefigure #springbreak #summer #pool #modernpainting #boldcolors #underwater #swimming #swimmingpool #reflection

Some of my iris paintings. I often visit the Presby Iris Gardens @presbyirisgardens in Montclair to get inspirations.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #purple #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #iris #irisflower #boldcolors #oilonpanel #summerflowers #summer #springflowers #鸢尾花#dusk#acrylicpainting#montclairnj

Some of my iris paintings. I often visit the Presby Iris Gardens @presbyirisgardens in Montclair to get inspirations.
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#art#painting#artist #drawing #sketch #sketching #oilpainting #oil #oilpaint #purple #pink#botanical #floral#flower #botanicalart #floralart #iris #irisflower #boldcolors #oilonpanel #summerflowers #summer #springflowers #鸢尾花#dusk#acrylicpainting#montclairnj

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