After morning Rain

After Morning Rain (c) 1009
6" x 6" original watercolor on rice paper
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Snow is everywhere, the air is very fresh and crisp. I had a good walk this noon, although it's very cold.

Autumn Beauty

Autumn Beauty (c) 2008
4" x 6" watercolor
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Chrysanthemums are so gorgeous especially the curled petals. We use this flower for celebrating birthdays because its ancient pronunciation in Chinese represents for longevity.

Along the Garden Path

Along the Garden Path (c) 2009
6" x 6" watercolor on rice paper

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I used to watch so many famous artists paint. Now whenever I paint, those particular memories will shoot right into my mind - either what they said or what they did. Each artist has his own method and habit to paint, it's very interesting although we all dealt with the same subject or style.

From a Spring Brook

From a Spring Brook (c) 2009
6" x 6" watercolor on rice paper
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We have so many styles of paintings, once we choose one then we start catching the general shape of the subjects with that style of brush work. The most important thing is to infuse the spirit into them. How do we do this? I guess besides practice, more practice.

Imperial Vineyard

Imperial Vineyard (c) 2009
6" x 6" watercolor on rice paper
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I use rice paper to paint. The most difficult to know is how much water and color or ink to use on the brush before I touch it to the paper. Each type of paper has its own character just like individual, so each time l change to a different type of paper I have to deal with its unique "temper".

Flowing with the River

Flowing with the River (c) 2009
3.5" x 5" watercolor

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A family is pleasure boating on the river. They are served with tea by the boatman's daughter. Years ago, when we visited my father's old home town in China, we took the boat on the West Lake just like this; very relaxing but extremely ancient to me.

Morning Beauty

Morning Beauty (c) 2009
6" x 6" watercolor
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We hiked a lot when we were in Asia and this was a scene that we saw early one summer morning. There was a breeze through the bamboos with two cranes playing in the middle of the creek. It's just so beautiful as a painting.