

Sleeping Bear Inspires New Triptych Painting, Golden Sand Dunes
Ice, wind, and water forged the breathtaking coastline known as Sleeping Bear Dunes. It's a raw beauty, as old as the continental ice shelves. The towering bluffsrise up around 400 feet above Lake Michigan. Its awe inspires creativity. Immersed in the serenity of “The Most Beautiful Placein America,” I felt the connection to nature. The broad expanse of dunes and bluffs touched from behind by the low-lying sun left a lasting memory. Along with the melting ice from the changin


Sunrise After The Morning Rain | Spilled Ink Painting On Paper
To watch night become day is a wondrous moment. It is a time of awakening. Even more mysterious is a sunrise after the morning rain. As the sun's rays peak over the horizon, water droplets refract the sunlight transforming the earth with vibrant colors. In the depths of winter, spring remains vigilant in our thoughts. While the yin of winter is mighty, yang is weak. Though just like every cycle, the season turns and yang strengthens. In February, when harsh snow covered Michi


Art Inspiration From Roots In The Water - My Latest Creation
After many failed attempts, I found my art inspiration to paint roots under the water grounded in the art philosophies of the Impressionists


The Beauty of Nature in the Harvest Season
The rich colors of nature inspire the Fall Series of paintings. Inspired by the beauty of nature these contemporary paintings signify a dual


Paintings of spring: an introduction to the Spring Series
Paintings of spring portray a favorite subject. Their evolution from traditional Chinese paintings to my new style of art illustrates how li


Introduction to the Winter Series
The Winter series uses black ink and white space to convey a sense of movement and energy.


Motivational Art And The Aesthetics Of The Ice Series
The motivational art of the Ice Series combines Chinese aesthetics and the aesthetics of Impressionism to reveal a story of success.


The Colorful Art Of The Prismatic Series
In June, my family visited Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It was our second visit to the park, with our first visit a few years ago. On both occasions, the colorful life of the geysers basins inspired me to paint. I wanted to create colorful art. On my first visit, my new painting style had not yet developed. I tried to capture how I was feeling with traditional techniques, but I was not satisfied with the outcome. After the second visit in June, we came home, and I tr


Introduction To The Abstract Leaves Art Series
I first began to contemplate the ideas behind the abstract leaves art in the 1990’s. Before the millennium, I relied more on traditional Chinese mediums to express my thoughts. After I took up residence in the USA, I began to experiment more with abstract art influenced by Impressionism. Instead of using a brush on rice paper, I blended acrylic paint with ink. This medium creates a bold transition and contrast. My style fuses: Impressionistic goals Chinese painting techniques