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is a woman from Southern China. Her Chinese name is Ying
Zhou. She is talented and extraordinary, not only because
of her many abilities: she is an artist, an author, a
designer, and a photographer. But also because she has
such a pleasant outlook on life and she is highly developed
with deep personal feelings.
At the age of 5, she started
her very first Chinese painting lessons. At university
she majored in oil painting and graphic design. Her
oil paintings combine Realism and Expressionism, a combination
found rarely in the works of such a young artist. Whether
she paints a portrait, a still-life, or scenery, she
makes natural use of her individual skills, which reflect
her understanding of both the European and Chinese cultures,
as well as her profound love of nature. This combination
creates works which are appealing, in terms of both
their visual harmonies and picturesque qualities.
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Some people are of the opinion
that this is due to her solid, all-round educational
background together with her very keen love for her
fellow humans.
Her paintings, her photography,
her art directions, her documentary writing on her travel
experience, and her literary essays, give one the feeling
of a prominent artist. To collect her works at this
present stage would be a wise decision, and probably
a promising investment. These works of art could also
be worth collecting just for one's own appreciation
and enjoyment. Sooner or later this gifted young lady
can be expected to become famous in one or other of
the fields in which she works.
——Jim
7/16/2006
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