Girl Playing Guitar 琴聲悅耳

She was playing guitar in a bright sunny afternoon in Santa Fe, NM during the Canyon Road Art Festival in October 2013.  It was delightful watching her and her band's performance.  The warm sun light bathed on her hair and her face urged me to get a quick snap shot for my painting as shown here.  Isn't she lovely?  Figure painting has been one of my loves in my art journey.  I hope to do more whenever there is a great moment fleeting through my eyes.

Oil on canvas board, 14x11

Spring Arrived at San Antonio River 河邊春遊

In early May of 2014 we hosted a small college class reunion - 7 of us including friends from California and Oklahoma in addition to 3 of us in Texas.  During the 5-day gathering we visited the most popular attractions in and around San Antonio.  We walked along the river and enjoyed the beautiful scene, sat by the lagoon of the River Center Mall listening the Latin music, and had a glass of Margarita and dinner in the Rio Rio Restaurant.  Life was good.  What else you would asked for in life?  This painting depicts a quiet part of the river.  Two little walking figures are my friends, Maryann and Chuli.  I would also like to credit the fabulous photo shot taken by my friend, Roy Chang, as my painting reference.

Oil on canvas board, 12x16, Private Collection

Standing Out 一枝獨秀

Water lilies are one of my favorite subjects that I like to paint on my canvas.  This beautiful water lily was found in the Chinese Pavilion in Epcot Center at Orlando, Florida.  I did this painting using abstract shapes and leaves as the background.  The misty looking background makes the lily stand out even more.

Oil on canvas, 12x16

Country Living 鄉村情趣

My artist friend, Laraine, invited us to have a still live party.  She has collected numerous props over the years including flowers, vases, Indian artifacts, blankets, etc. plus the fresh produce from her garden.  We had blast to set up whatever composition we like to form nice shapes, lights and shadow for our painting references.  Here is one I painted after the party.  Thanks Laraine for the delicious lunch too.

Oil on canvas board, 11x14