
Merging 34 X 64 in, 2020, Watercolor and Gouache on Rice Pape
The mountain landscape urges the viewer to see with more than just their eyes but also their heart and feelings. There is the conscious reality of the mountain as well as the meaning in the imagination of the mountain, and the painting captures both the illusion and the physical mountain; Abstracting the mountain in this way allows the viewer to see the interaction between the two opposites and blurs the relationship between them and becomes a different presentation of the object. The painting depicts the mountain halfway between the physical and imaginary image.

Mysterious 34 X 64 in, 2020, Watercolor and Gouache on Rice Pape
This bamboo forest symbolizes light and hope. The composition draws the viewer into the depth of the forest due to its mysterious nature and from there they are able to imagine if they were on foot searching for the unclear paths through the forest. Similar to life, not sure which way to go or not having a clear destination, light can give hope and clarity through the forest.

Lilies 34 X 64 in, 2020, Watercolor and Gouache on Rice Pape
These blooming water lilies exist in a pond under the moon in a multi-layer, multi-dimensional composition. The mood conveyed to the audience is extremely peaceful and invokes the imagination, it allows the viewer to almost smell the lilies, feel the texture of the petals, and imagine them dancing in the darkness; The entire composition creates a symphony of the senses. Depth is seen in the painting from the multiple layer technique of combining different colors, textures, and brush strokes to create contrast and a stage for the dancing lilies, together these layers develop emphasis on the depth and compel the audience to delve into the painting.


