Raging Waves
54'' x 26''
The detail of the water and motion of the waves are fused to create a dramatic portrayal of roaring tides.
The detail of the water and motion of the waves are fused to create a dramatic portrayal of roaring tides.
Blossom in Spring
54'' x 26''
A traditional, static, and detailed style of brush painting.
A traditional, static, and detailed style of brush painting.
River Valley
54'' x 26''
Landscape with water, trees, and rocky terrain. The rice paper was intentionally wrinkled at places in order to create texture and a realistic effect.
Landscape with water, trees, and rocky terrain. The rice paper was intentionally wrinkled at places in order to create texture and a realistic effect.
Hungarian Dance
54'' x 26''
An attempt at portrayal of Western culture using traditional Chinese brush techniques.
An attempt at portrayal of Western culture using traditional Chinese brush techniques.
Misty Valley
56'' x 27''
This landscape was created with the intention to bring depth and contrast to the eye.
This landscape was created with the intention to bring depth and contrast to the eye.
Venice
27'' x 26''
Tranquil Villages
45'' x 27'
As if peering from behind the rocks, the view of the village can be seen as one of a tranquil presence. The reflections in the calm river solidify the serenity of the scene.
As if peering from behind the rocks, the view of the village can be seen as one of a tranquil presence. The reflections in the calm river solidify the serenity of the scene.
Golden Aplines
56'' x 27''
A primary focus on presentation through color.
A primary focus on presentation through color.
162'' x 60''
Chinese calligraphy is evaluated based on accuracy, legibility, control of strokes, and most importantly, aesthetics. This piece is a demonstration of the Tsao Style (also known as Running Style, grass or cursive script in Western translation). It is an abstract and difficult form of writing, and demands the highest level of technique in order to express freedom and strength, but yet remain in conformity with many complex calligraphic rules. This style was developed in the Han Dynasty.
Chinese calligraphy is evaluated based on accuracy, legibility, control of strokes, and most importantly, aesthetics. This piece is a demonstration of the Tsao Style (also known as Running Style, grass or cursive script in Western translation). It is an abstract and difficult form of writing, and demands the highest level of technique in order to express freedom and strength, but yet remain in conformity with many complex calligraphic rules. This style was developed in the Han Dynasty.
56'' x 53''
Xing style, also known as the walking or semi-cursive style between Tsao and Kai. Again, it was established in Han Dynasty but became popular in Tang Dynasty due to the influence of one of Chinese greatest calligraphist, Wang Hsi-Chih.
Xing style, also known as the walking or semi-cursive style between Tsao and Kai. Again, it was established in Han Dynasty but became popular in Tang Dynasty due to the influence of one of Chinese greatest calligraphist, Wang Hsi-Chih.
