The Leader 一馬當先

2014 is the year of horse according to Chinese calendar.  I always love to paint horses and have done so many time.  This painting was done to celebrate the Year of Horse.  I wish all my family, friends, and my art viewers have a prosperous and successful new year.

Oil on canvas, 20x16

Purple Impression 紫色印象

This painting was done from a photo image taken by a fine photographer, Tom Bender.  Tom generously let me do an oil painting from his image as an art collaboration.   His image has the solid dark background.  I followed the general composition but changed out the background to show the light gradation.

Oil on canvas, 12x12, Private Collection

The Wash Day 洗衣日

When I saw these clothes lines in a fishing village in Venice, Italy, I knew I wanted to snap a picture for my painting reference.  The houses on this small island were painted in all different and bright colors.  It looks like a place from a fairytale.  We had fun visiting and had lunch on the island.

Oil on canvas board, 12x16, SOLD

Jin Yin 錦茵

 Here is my little sister Jin Yin.  I did this painting a while back.  After I painted the other 2 sisters I also made some modification to enhance the shadow area and the background.  I like this version better.  Here is her bathed under the sun with the ocean breeze in southern Taiwan.  She is a very intelligent and effective lady, has raised 2 outstanding sons.

Oil on canvas board, 9x12, Private Collection

Jin Fen 錦芬

Here is my sister Jin Fen.  I did this painting of her from a photo we took during our trip to east coastal Taiwan a couple of years ago.  I sent this painting image to her and she replied with emotion saying " This is the best gift to me.  You've painted me so beautiful, young, and elegant.  I love it very much with tears in my eyes."  I think I've captured a person with a very kind heart.

Oil on canvas board, 12x9 Private Collection

Jin Hua 錦華

Here is my sister Jin Hua.  She is a hard working mother and wife, a very outgoing person who can easily have conversation with people she meets.   I think I've captured her nice smile.    I hope to visit her soon and give this painting to her.

Oil on canvas board, 12x9,  Private Collection