Saturday, August 1, 2009

"Refreshing" --- Sold

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It has been the longest break time to me for being not painting since I started as a so-called “daily painter”. It has been dangerously long that makes me wondering if I still know how to paint. I have to challenge this negative momentum, and now I am back. I am still in the warm up stage, but I am back. Still with my jet lag, I did this painting from 1:00 to 4:00 AM this morning. This one is from a photo I took in Beijing. Lotus flower symbolizes effort out of a difficult situation relentlessly to achieve perfection. It sounds like a daily painter’s spirit.
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13 comments:

  1. Kim CarltonAugust 1, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Yay! and welcome back!
    It looks like you landed on your feet: this is a wonderful little painting. It refreshes my soul today. Thank you.

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  2. Pam HolnbackAugust 1, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I don't think you forgot how to paint! Looks great!

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  3. UnknownAugust 1, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    No estoy de acuerdo.No ha olvidado como pintar.
    I don´t agree. You didnt´t forget how to paint

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  4. UnknownAugust 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    You simplify shapes and tones remarkably well.

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  5. Lili Anne LaurinAugust 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    This painting is so charming. Sometimes a break from painting can be "Refreshing". Thanks for sharing your China pictures with us. Your photography shows your artist's eye.

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  6. Dale Sherman BlodgetAugust 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    It's good to see your work again. And thanks for the wonderful photos of your trip. Beautiful lotus.

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  7. Stephen ParkerAugust 1, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Qiang, You persevered, indeed, in exquisite fashion. I'm excited you're back painting, as I began following your blog while you were abroad. Welcome back to Austin!

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  8. PAT MEYER --August 2, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Glad you are back and thank you so much for all the wonderful pictures of China. You are such a inspiration. Pat

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  9. Shirley PetersAugust 3, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Beautiful painting. Quite breathtaking... yet it is so simple.

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  10. brianleepainterAugust 3, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Qiang-Huang, I'm excited to see that
    you have picked up your brush once again. I've been following along on your daily painting updates and I can say that they are very inspirational.

    I hope to attend your workshop someday soon.

    -Brian-

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  11. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    I love the clarity and deliberation coupled with the subtlety in color gradation. Apparently a painting a day is an excellent discipline!

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  12. Kelley Carey MacDonaldAugust 4, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    This has a serenity that is so appealing, Qiang. Welcome back. This piece shows such confidence and mastery of your medium. Just great!

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  13. Jala PfaffAugust 23, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Great job. It seems the jet lag hasn't affected your painting ability.

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