Thursday, January 30, 2014

“Morning in Zhouzhuang (Day 3)"

I didn't have much time painting yesterday, but I still did some: working on the ripples. This painting has started to show the effect I would like to see. I simply want to present the simple beauty of a simple life, the life which is not purchased from market, the life which is submerged harmoniously in nature.

I have been trying to learn to live my life intentionally. I want to pay attention to everything I do. However, it is so difficult to do. I am always in hurry. There is always much more things need to be done than my ability to handle. Life is passing me without being noticed. I have been aware of this. These several days, I start to learn cooking, spending more time with Song. Life should be like this painting: no hurry, no pressure, and the time only exist simply at this moment.


at

11 comments:

  1. linda m levine fine artJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful work.
    Beautiful philosophy.
    Both are going in a wonderful direction.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Minhas PinturasJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    I fully understand how you feel regarding exesso of affairs. When I sit down to paint I'm so tired that I have to wait an hour or so with legs stretched it back to normal.
    Beautiful painting, beautiful scene.
    hugs,
    Léah

    ReplyDelete
  3. D. MEYERJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Oh, your words are so true...time goes to fast, we need to "smell the roses" . Loving the water movement come alive, and the girl with her blue bucket.... Peaceful..

    ReplyDelete
  4. Laura BuxoJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful! You captured the feeling written in you blog. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Jerry StocksJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Oh, if we all could live our life like this. Beautiful painting!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Connie NobbeJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    I love this painting. I hope you post it for sale. It is peaceful, and I need more of that. Love the colors. :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. ChristineJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    this is exquisite and I agree with your "reflections" on life as it should be

    ReplyDelete
  8. Marcela StrasdasJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Thank you for the reminder, we all live so hurried nowadays! The painting does have a calming beautiful feel to it.

    ReplyDelete
  9. KamiJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Admirable!! Really fascinating work

    ReplyDelete
  10. libbygilpatric.blogger.comJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Very beautiful thoughts, Qiang! My best to you and Song for our New Year and for your New Year of the Horse. Cheers Libby

    ReplyDelete
  11. Bruce B. HancockMarch 27, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Qiang,
    CONGRATULATIONS on having "Morning in Zhouszhuang" juried into the Oil Painters of America annusl exhibition. It's an honor well deserved!

    ReplyDelete