A Painting, A Moment

"Couple@Museum"-3

2012-01-31T09:33:00.000-05:00

Couple@Museum-3

6 x 6"

Oil on 1/8" gessobord

"Couple@Museum"-2

2012-01-30T11:43:00.001-05:00

Couple@museum-2

6 x 6"

oil on 1/8" gessobord

"Couple@Museum"-1

2012-01-27T10:53:00.000-05:00

Couple@Museum-1

6 x 6"

oil on 1/8" gessobord

I was just going to paint a series of paintings about the couples in the museums, and this week's DPW challenge is "The Seated Figure Challenge", suggesting everyone to using the surrounding "architecture" to help to accurately and more easily place the figure within the sence.

This is my first entry of the challenge, the couple in the painting are taking a short break at the museum's cafeteria by the window. I love the way that the tables and chairs surround them, also the light from outside makes them even more "outstanding".

I have few more paintings to come, please stay tuned.

"Sandal Path"

2012-01-21T09:55:00.000-05:00

Sandal Path

8 x 8"

Oil on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped canvas

painted sides

Winter is the best time to go to the beach for me, not too hot seating on the sand (because I don't swim), don't need too much sunblock. This little access to the ocean is from the local beach we alway go to, I want to call it "sandal path"--just relax your mind, walk on the warm sand with your sandals, it will take you closer to the "paradise", the fun is ahead!

"Soaring"

2012-01-20T10:39:00.003-05:00

Soaring

8 x 8"

Oil on 1 1/2" thick gallery wrapped canvas

painted sides

Next Monday (Jan. 23rd.) is Chinese New Year - the year of Dragon! Very special powerful year to everyone. In this year, using some chicken or birds decorations around you will bring more luck to you in the year of Dragon - because in Asia, birds represent Phenix, Dragon and Phenix together are auspicious.

I painted this scene of seagulls' soaring between the ocean and sky to wish everyone success and prosperity in the new year!

"Love Twitters"

2012-01-19T11:15:00.001-05:00

Love Twitters

5 x 7"

oil on gessoed board
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"Shine Up"

2012-01-13T16:00:00.000-05:00

Shine Up

5 x 5"

Oil on 1/8" thick gessobord

"Chairman of The Mall"

2012-01-12T16:13:00.000-05:00

Chairman of The Mall

12 x 12"

Oil on stretched Canvas

"Fun@Beach"- Mini Sea Scapes

2012-01-11T16:47:00.002-05:00

Fun At Beach-1

3 5/8 x 8"

Oil on 1/4" thick gessoed board

Fun At Beach-2

3 5/8 x 8"

Oil on 1/4" thick gessoed board
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My little study of sea scapes, really enjoyed these small size paintings, helped me to focus on the big scenes and colors.

"Sunbathing"-Pelicans

2012-01-02T16:22:00.001-05:00

Sunbathing

8 x 8"

Oil painting on 1/8" thick gessoboard

"Looking Forward"-Flamingo

2011-12-30T14:17:00.004-05:00

Looking Forward

8 x 8"

Oil on 1/8" thick gessoboard

Lots of best wishes to all of my friends for the coming new year!

Thanks to all of your comments and supports in the past!

Let's looking forward to have more achievements and success together in 2012!

"Merry Christmas!"

2011-12-21T17:49:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas

"Family Guardian"-Giraffes

2011-12-14T11:52:00.002-05:00

Family Guardian

8 x 10"

Oil on 1/8" thick gessoboard

I love my giraffe family "portrait" painting, the father giraffe always watch out to protect the family, three of them make a beautiful sence in the picture at that moment. The flecks ( forgive me if it is not the right word) on their bodies are so tough, I tried hard to paint them like real and natural, it is the first time to paint, I love the challenge and will do more in the future when I have the chance.

This painting represents the thanks and loves for hard work guys who taking care the family everyday--such as my hubby, since I become staying home mom, he becomes the breadwinner of our family. He goes to work before the sunrise, comes home after dark, works under pressures... I believe there are many of dads work just like that for their loving families all year long. It is time to enjoy the holidays, let's be grateful for them!

"Quality Time"-Zebras

2011-12-08T12:55:00.002-05:00

Quality Time

6 x 12"

Oil on 1/4" thick gessoed board

"Reflections By The Dock"

2011-12-01T11:15:00.000-05:00

Reflections By The Dock

12 x 12"

Oil on Stretched Canvas

Another practice for the water movement and reflection.

"Swan Lake"

2011-11-30T11:37:00.000-05:00

Swan Lake

8 x 8"

Oil on 1/8" thick gessobord

I did this painting for DPW weekly challenge. The idea was to paint something in the style of a painter you admire. Can you feel that Monet's "Water Lilies" was the inspiration of this paint?

"Sunny Road Trip"

2011-11-29T12:59:00.003-05:00

Sunny Road Trip

8 x 8"

Oil on 1 1/2" Thick Gallery Wrapped Canvas
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The side-views

I always feel so impressive when I see the blue sky and white clouds on the road trips with my husband. I don't see much blue sky when I was in Beijing because of the pollutions were so bad in the city. This is one of the beautiful scene I remembered at a road trip to Washington D.C.. We were such "road warriors" back then.

This painting I did on an 1 1/2" thick, gallery wrapped stretched canvas, painted four sides, ready to hang and display.

"American Apple Pie"-Photos From My 1st. Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T13:55:00.002-05:00

It was my first real American home made apple pie on thanksgiving 9 years ago. I even got the chance cutting holes for the crust before they put into the oven. I tried to made it creative with Chinese word "fortune" on top. My husband's family are traditional New England family, had apple pies in their whole lives but never seen Chinese word on top of the American apple pie!--I always thought it would be very funny if I put "Made in China" on it!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Be grateful for everything we have! Enjoy the holiday with family and friends!

Thank you for following my blog and supporting my paintings!

"Peace, Joy, Love"

2011-11-21T14:15:00.004-05:00

Peace, Joy, Love

8 x 10"

Oil on stretched canvas
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I picked these special ornaments for this Christmas, love the way that golden bird and red glass ball with golden lines matched perfectly, set them with my tablecloth before hang on the tree, create a simple holiday spirit--peace, joy, love, share them with family and friends.

"Little Man's Big Catch"-Gift for family

2011-11-16T16:30:00.001-05:00

Little Man's Big Catch

16 x 20"

Oil on canvas

This is my painting done by a photo reference that my husband took for his brother and my husband's fishing buddy. My brother-in-law got a chance having vacation with us last year, they three went out fishing that day, and he caught a big sailfish (I think that is what they called), my husband and his friend were all so happy for him because there are not many people can catch this size of fish everytime they go out the ocean. Also my brother-in-law's nickname is "little man", so I think this title is really fit him.
It is my first time paint fish and have a lot of fun with it--I always admire and impress by artist Guy Harvey 's dynamic fish painitngs. I am very proud of my first try. My husband even said that the best looking one is the fish in this painting! :-)

"Holiday At Dock"

2011-11-14T11:03:00.001-05:00

Holiday At Dock

8 x 8"

Oil on gessoboard

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I found these beautiful nautical style ornaments in the store, they are really bit of challenge to paint for me. The dock line and knots wrap around the balls, the see-through colored glass with high light and reflection...I set up these two balls on a piece of wood with light blue back ground, created the holiday spirit at a dock somewhere. Hope everyone enjoy the painting and the coming holiday as well.

"Warm Awaiting"

2011-10-26T12:42:00.001-04:00

Warm Awaiting

11 x 14"

Oil on canvas panel
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"Sunny Girl"

2011-10-24T12:33:00.001-04:00

Sunny Girl

5 x 5"

Oil on gessobord
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Pumpkin Picks Pumpkin

2011-10-21T18:10:00.002-04:00

Too many choices...

My final choice!-because this is what I can carry.

Everybody has a good weekend! I didn't get chance to paint, kind of busy with my 19 months old one at local farm's pumpkin patch. It is a great season to be out in FL.

"Show Time"

2011-10-19T11:06:00.001-04:00

Show Time

4 x 6"

oil on gessoed board

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"Lady in Red"

2011-10-13T17:39:00.003-04:00

Lady in Red

4 x 6"

Oil on gessoed board

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I captured this beautiful fishing boat in red at my favorit local place - downtown Ft. Lauderdale waterfront. Love the red boat floating on the blue water under the sun shine, the big white yatch behind her made a perfect background and color combination of blue red and white!

"iChat"

2011-10-12T09:52:00.002-04:00

iChat

5 x 5

oil on gessobord

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This is my entry of DPW challenge for this week. In the new world, more and more people rely on contact each other with their hi-technology devices so much, but they seems like are loosing the easiest way of communication--just chat in person.
Thanks to Layne's challenge for this week!

"Dramatic Clouds"

2011-10-10T10:18:00.001-04:00

Dramatic Clouds

11 x 14"

Oil on canvas panel
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"Autumn's Bench"

2011-10-09T15:26:00.003-04:00

Autumn's Bench

4.5 x 12"

oil on gessoed board
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"Beach Palm"

2011-10-06T09:52:00.000-04:00

Beach Palm

9 x 12"

Oil on canvas panel

"Blue Parrot"

2011-09-28T11:20:00.002-04:00

Blue Parrot

5 x 7"

Oil on gessoed board

Sold

"Green Parrot"

2011-09-28T11:09:00.003-04:00

Green Parrot

5 x 7"

Oil on gessoed board

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"On Star......Fruit"

2011-09-23T08:11:00.008-04:00

On Star......Fruit

6 x 8"

Oil on gessoed board
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"Dancing With The Star...Fruit"

2011-09-22T14:38:00.008-04:00

Dancing With The Star...Fruit

6 x 6"

Oil on gessoed board
Click to bid

"Self Tanning Banana"-2

2011-09-18T16:45:00.006-04:00

Self Tanning Banana - 2

6 x 6"

Oil on Gessoboard
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"Self Tanning Banana"

2011-09-18T16:43:00.006-04:00

Self Tanning Banana

6 x 6"

Oil on Gessoboard
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"Pinky Piggy"

2011-09-15T10:39:00.001-04:00

Pinky Piggy

4 x 4"

Oil on gessoboard

Click to bid on my auctions

Little pinky piggy looks herself from front to the back in the mirror, is very satisfied of her figure--"No diet for me!". This is my entry of DPW "The Paint your Pig Challenge", a good exercise for me painting porcelain.

"Pink Water Lily"

2011-09-14T09:19:00.006-04:00

Pink Water Lily

6 x 6"

Oil on Gessoed board
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"White Water Lily"

2011-09-13T13:30:00.005-04:00

White Water Lily

6 x6"

Oil on gessoed board
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"Water Lilies"

2011-09-05T21:55:00.002-04:00

Water Lilies

6 x 6"

Oil on gessoboard
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"Sweet Dream"

2011-08-31T12:11:00.008-04:00

Sweet Dream

5 x 7"

Oil on wood board

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This painting is my contribution to this week's DPW "The Help the Children of Africa" challenge. The final winning bid 100% donated to Save the Children Global Action Fund already.

Babies could not choose where to be born, but we can help them to get on the same track as other babies, provide the basic needs for them. I chose this subject to present my feeling. They are new born lambs, looks so weak and helpless, all they can do is having a sweet dream for tomorrow...

"Lemon"

2011-08-27T13:30:00.005-04:00

Lemon

4 x 4"

Oil on gessoed board
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"Prosperity"

2011-08-23T17:22:00.004-04:00

Prosperity

6 x 3.75"

Oil on Wood board

I think that no other people will be more superstition than Chinese. We all follow that "rules" telling us what to do, what not to do in daily things. For me, the easy way to keep my luck and energy around me and the family all the time, is to get a very prosperous lucky bamboo in the house, carefully set on the special place, take good care of it. I don't know if it really works or just because I gain more confidence after have the bamboo, it seems like we all get blessed!

"Double Pears"

2011-08-20T11:06:00.002-04:00

Double Pears

4 x 4"

Oil on Wood board

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In China, pear has good fortune meaning because we pronounce pear as "Li", it is similar pronounciation to "wealth", "profit" in Chinese. So, when the holiday especially Chinese New Year comes, people put some pears on the table to hope they can have good fortune all year long. Here I painted these two red pears to bring everybody some luck!

"Not From Concentrate"

2011-08-17T14:09:00.002-04:00

Not From Concentrate

6 x 8"

Oil on Wood board

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"Downtown Cat"

2011-08-15T14:35:00.001-04:00

Downtown Cat

5 x 7"

Oil on Wood board

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This cat is from downtown Annapolis MD., love his relaxing motion by the door while watching everyone passing in the busy street. I took photo for him when we had vacation in Maryland. I guess maybe he is a cousin of Garfield's! -- he has such worriless life in these days than us.

"Fuel For A Day"

2011-08-10T12:48:00.002-04:00

Fuel For A Day

6 x 6"

Oil on Wood board

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This week, the DPW challenge is Karla's "Paint Your Mug Challenge". I finally get chance to show off one of my award from work few years ago--a big old coffee mug. It is seems like a soup bowl with a handle, doesn't have any fancy print on it, but I just love the way to hold it and drink up my daily fuel--coffee or soup.:-]

"Ice Water With Lime"-2

2011-08-04T21:53:00.003-04:00

Ice Water With Lime-2

6 x 6"

Oil on Wood board

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It is still a hot hot day, I played with my daughter outside in the afternoon, just for 10 minutes then have to run back inside. But I got chance to take some pictures for my little "ladybug" - today also is her 17 months old birthday!

Days go by fast, I feel so lucky to have the chance watching her grow up everyday, grateful for my hard working hubby and his parents support us!

"Ice Water With Lime"

2011-08-02T14:08:00.002-04:00

Ice Water With Lime

6 x 6"

Oil on Wood board

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It has been so HOT outside, what a relaxing lime soaking in the ice cold "tub".

"Heading Home"

2011-07-26T11:39:00.003-04:00

Heading Home

9 x 12"

Oil on Wood board

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"Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse"

2011-07-19T15:18:00.005-04:00

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

11" x 14"
Oil on Canvas Panel
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"A perfect couple"

2011-07-15T11:24:00.003-04:00

A perfect couple

6 x 6"

Oil on Wood board

"Brownies"

2011-07-09T16:00:00.007-04:00

Brownies

4 x 4"

Oil on wood board

"Church in Key West"

2011-07-06T16:00:00.007-04:00

Church in Key West

5 x 7"

Oil on wood board

"Berry Cute"

2011-06-30T17:15:00.003-04:00

Berry Cute

4 x 4"

Oil on Wood board

"Lychee"

2011-06-27T16:51:00.006-04:00

Lychee

6 x 6"

Oil on wood board

"Melon Reflections"

2011-06-22T15:39:00.014-04:00

Melon Reflections

6 x 6"

Oil on Wood board

"Save For Future"

2011-06-21T17:31:00.014-04:00

Save For Future

5 x 7"

Oil on Wood board
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"Love Memory"-Commissioned Portrait

2011-06-15T15:25:00.001-04:00

Love Memory

8 X 10"

oil on Wood board

Commissioned

I did this commissioned portrait for Mrs. Willard referred by her husband's favorite photo which her father-in-law and their daughter were together on the beach at Cape Canavarel in Florida 22 years ago. Her father-in-law recently passed away, she would like the focus to be more on them, but still show that they are on the beach. This painting will be a special gift for her husband and mother-in-law.

So, here is my final work. I followed her request and did a few changes to make it more like a piece of art not just a photo copy. When I was painting, I focus on the lovely moment in this photo, the grandpa and the little girl's bright smiling faces really touched me, and brought back lots of my childhood memory...

"Golden Jewelry Pouch"

2011-06-09T15:16:00.020-04:00

Golden Jewelry Pouch

5 x 7"

Oil on Wood board

"Touch Clouds"

2011-06-07T14:51:00.011-04:00

Touch Clouds

11 X 14"

Oil on Canvas panel

"Summer is Here"

2011-06-02T18:51:00.016-04:00

Summer is Here

6 x 6"

Oil on Wood board

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"Porcelain Spoon"

2011-05-24T13:18:00.015-04:00

Porcelain Spoon

5 X 7"

Oil on Wood board

"Tiger Eye Kitty"

2011-05-17T16:07:00.002-04:00

Tiger Eye Kitty

5 X 7"

Oil on Wood board
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"Brussels Sprouts"-Vegetable Series

2011-05-14T13:41:00.001-04:00

Brussels Sprouts

6 X 6"
Oil on Wood board

These baby size cabbage-like vegetables are so cute! When I paint them, feel like painting a group of soldiers in camouflage.

I know them from my husband. He is a big fan of this. I like the bitter flavor in it. As long as they are healthy for us, I love to have them once in a while.

"What's Next?"

2011-05-05T21:07:00.001-04:00

What's Next?

3.5 X 6"

Oil on Board

This is my VERY FIRST self portrait! I painted for DPW's weekly challenge. I call it "what's next" , because I feel like everytime when I complete a subject, a challenge, "what's next" will come into my mind. Thank you Carol for this great challenge! So, what's next?

"Zen Duck"

2011-05-03T14:27:00.005-04:00

Zen Duck

5 X 7"

Oil on Board

Window Shopping for Mother's Day

2011-05-02T15:45:00.002-04:00

Let's see what's the good deal for Mommy's Day?...

My daughter is the best gift for me already! I am such a blessed mother.
Happy Mother's Day to all hard working loving mothers!

"Sunset Glow-2"

2011-05-01T14:17:00.002-04:00

Sunset Glow-2

6 X 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

"Sunset Glow-1"

2011-05-01T14:12:00.002-04:00

Sunset Glow-1

6 X 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel
Click to DPW Auction

"Cooling-off"

2011-04-21T14:21:00.011-04:00

Cooling-off

12 X 12"

Oil on Canvas

"Fresh Coast"

2011-04-18T18:34:00.000-04:00

Fresh Coast

11 X 14"

Oil on Canvas

"Tomorrow Will Come"

2011-04-14T22:01:00.014-04:00

Tomorrow Will Come

9 X 12"

Oil on Canvas panel
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"German Country Road"

2011-04-13T14:32:00.005-04:00

German Country Road

6 X 8"

Oil on canvas panel

"Say Cheeeeese"

2011-04-12T15:17:00.010-04:00

Say Cheeeese

5 X 7"

Oil on Wood Board

"Sun Will Shine"-- For The Help Japan Challenge

2011-04-07T00:22:00.003-04:00

Sun Will Shine

9 X 12"

Oil on Canvas Panel

Sold for donation

I did this painting for DPW's "The Help Japan Challenge". It is not the subject about home, but sometime when I was at the beach, think about home town, I always think that home is on another side of the earth, where has my parents, friends and lots of memory, wish they are all fine and safe everyday.

I experienced the largest earthquake when I was child in Beijing--the Great Tangshan Earthquake in 1976. We lived in the tent for weeks and had limited water and food everyday. The worst memory to me was seeing my little friends, neighbors lost their parents, sisters or brothers...I'd like to participate the Help Japan Challenge and donate proceeds from the sale of this painting to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

I made a donation to Save the Children: Emergency Response instead of Japanese Red Cross Society today on Easter. Thanks to my buyer Ms. Barbara Gildea also!

"Chat"

2011-04-06T10:47:00.010-04:00

Chat

6 x 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

"Focus"

2011-04-05T12:18:00.016-04:00

Focus

6 X 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

"Dress Up For You"

2011-01-25T11:34:00.013-05:00

Dress Up For You

6 X 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

"Happy Together"

2011-01-22T14:08:00.040-05:00

Happy Together

6 X 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

Hi everyone, I am soooo glad to be back, finally!! I cann't wait to dust off my easel to practice the painting. Here is the first one for 2011. I love these dolphins swim together peacefully, it reminds me of those days just me and my husband. We had lots of freedom.... But no matter what, we are happier than ever because our baby girl Nina joined our lives together and brings us more joy everyday!

My baby girl kept me away from painting just about one year (include the time before she was born). Now she is 10 month old, I thought my life would be easier, but NO, everybody is telling me: It is just START! See, she cann't wait to help me. That is my very first laptop, now becomes one of her toys.

"Wiser"

2010-01-08T09:51:00.008-05:00

Wiser

8 X 8"

Oil on Board

I painted this portrait for a lady-Tammy. Wiser is her lovely handsome "boy". I had such enjoyment from painting Wiser.

Sandra--Portrait for An Artist

2009-12-26T14:50:00.007-05:00

Sandra Holm

8 x 10"

Oil on Board

This is my entry of "Year End Challenge" on "DSFDF" . I am so glad to have this beautiful artist's high quality photo to paint. I love her blue eyes the most. When I was doing this painting, I tried to focus on her beautiful skin. But after I finished, I was not very happy with the way it shows. Anyway, this is my first time done people's portrait, I learned a lot from this practice. Hopefully she will be satisfied with my painting.

Happy New Year to everyone!

"Travel With Shadows"

2009-11-10T11:10:00.011-05:00

"City Rooftops"

2009-10-25T15:09:00.006-04:00

City Rooftops

6 x 6"

Oil on Board

Hello everyone! Finally I am back to painting. I haven't paint for few months, why?...I will tell you later. :-) --maybe it could be another strategy to keep you coming back visit!
I am back to Karin's challenge. OMG, it is city's roofs this time (I guess next time she will take picture for the city from the air plane, haha)! I am not good at abstract, also don't want to paint it to be too realistic. So...here it comes a painting between, but I feel it still can be loosen up a little bit.

"Ocean Breeze"

2009-07-02T08:18:00.012-04:00

Ocean Breeze

8 x 8"

Oil on gessoed board
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"Rower in Lake Michigan"

2009-06-26T11:37:00.004-04:00

Rower in Lake Michigan

5 x 7"

Oil on Board

Once again, here is another challenge from Karin Jurick's "DSFDF" blog. I love the hazy atmosphere in the picture, it makes me feel pretty 'Zen' at that moment. Painting the colorful ripples is so excited. I really feel a little bit of sea sick after finished. Am I so weak or my painting is so good?! ;-)

"Girls on The Bench"

2009-06-23T08:40:00.005-04:00

Girls on The Bench

8 x 8"

Oil on Board

This small painting took me more than 3 days to finish. I thought that it would be easy to paint white dress, but I was wrong! Anyway, I need to practice more in the future. I just love the kids in classical dresses.

"Colonial Girls"

2009-06-15T08:21:00.004-04:00

Colonial Girls

8" x 10"

Oil on Board

This painting is referred from one of my vacation photos this year. We went to visit Colonial Williamsburg, these two cute grils dressed in Colonial style just walking in front of us. They walked so fast, the beautiful dresses make them look like butterflies. So, before they 'fly' away, I took a nice shoot for the perfect moment.

"Taste of Summer"

2009-06-08T11:41:00.009-04:00

Taste of Summer

8" x 8"

Oil on gessoed Board

This is my 3rd. challenge entry of DSFDF. I am still very satisfied with this work, now it is selling through my ebay auctions.

"Touch of Summer"

2009-05-24T09:30:00.007-04:00

Touch of Summer

6" x 6"

Oil on Board

My 2nd. painting challenge from DSFDF.

"Anchoring"

2009-05-18T08:31:00.005-04:00

Anchoring

6" x 10.5"

Oil on Wood Board
Sold

"This Old House"

2009-05-15T23:08:00.009-04:00

This Old House

16" x 20"

Oil on Canvas

"Blue-white Jar & Apple"

2009-05-14T18:06:00.001-04:00

Blue-white Jar & Apple

6" x 8"
Oil on Canvas Board

"Mother's Day at Beach"

2009-05-13T08:54:00.006-04:00

6" x 6"

Oil on Board

I painted this picture above as a Mother's Day gift for my mother-in-law. I am thinking about another subject to paint for my mom in China on her birthday later. She is not used to celebrate Mother's Day in China.

6" x 6"

Oil on Board

"Madison Ave., NY City "

2009-05-12T08:36:00.019-04:00

Madison Ave., NY City

8" X 10"

Oil on Board

This is the first challenge that I took from Karin Jurick's "DSFDF" blog.

Also, this is my FIRST blog where I start posting my paintings and comments, to share those memorable moments with everyone!

Writing my thoughts in English...:-( --It is another challenge to me!

Thanks for your visiting!!