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12/6/2023 9:02:35 AM
We decided to go family trip to Metropolitan museum by train, it turned out a lot more fun than I thought.
A bit of walking and bus traveling is one thing but the exhibition itself was a huge success-a lot of famous
Degas and Manet painting was right there! I discovered Manet and Degas was close friends and they collaborate
each other on several project. Some of the paintings was shown side by side with similar or same subject matter.
In some occasions they shared similar color stories-I am sure they must had been discussed about their new
discovery of color impact! That is why these two belongs to pioneers of Impressionism movement.
What I was impressed was they were going on to pursue their own discovery of very distinguished art respectably-
We all know what Degas is famous for and Manet's distinguished and almost shocking method of color display
of portraits-but these portraits are very distinguished art itself-nothing like regular portraits-...
What I learned from this exhibition is their dedication of color study and sincerity of their attitude toward art world.
7/3/2020 5:06:59 PM
My window has established. Actually My window has established several years ago, in which I have been explored the possibilities of all kind. When I say "Window" -That could be explained as technical at first, but I have been using that window very effectively so far when it is needed-that means I can adjust that window by the situation.
My Painting usually go through three layers of inspiration. The first one is a glimpse inspiration from my childhood or teenage years, the second one is from direct impact or intuition from nature, music or my surroundings. The last one is following the "New Life" of my painting itself. Even Pablo Picasso mentioned his intention into his painting is not always satisfied.
I usually start painting very quickly before my inspiration disappear- that is from my second stage of inspirations, then I follow the new life of my painting itself while I am in the middle of the painting-that could be the third stage inspiration from above, finally I will take enough time Until I make a final decision based on my ultimate desire-so that could be explained as my first inspiration source. I would say the process of painting is complicated…if you are ambitious, then one should try to simplify all your thought as much as you can in order to bring up enormous energy inside a blank canvas.
1/4/2016 7:57:37 PM
A little bit drizzling situation
When I overlook Empire State Building, I have a special memory into it.
I read a book a long time ago about a little girl trying to help her daddy to get a job.
The background of this story is Empire State Building.
It must be around 1940 or 1950 according to the story.
Her father is a Trombone musician.
Her father gets job with his little girl's help.
This little girl had to up and down the steps many many times.
Maybe this painting is not showing the story itself,
But I want to connect this lovely story to my painting.
1/3/2016 2:59:42 PM
someone told me my "Rainy Day" as "Childish Dream" like...
and some other people asked me if I have intention to create another version of that.
After debating myself, I decided to create "Rainy Day 2"
but...I am not interested in making same painting over and over...
at least, i started with different landscape which ended up in Midtown, Manhattan.
by the time, when I was in that location, the weather was very cloudy and drizzling condition..
it was perfect mood for that kind of atmosphere,
and I made my mindset to create something brand new and exciting "Rainy Day 2"
I must admit I struggled a little bit to get right painting
I was very much satisfied by the time when I thought I finished this painting,
but, by the time when I listed this painting in Saatchi Art section,
I found some flaw...the painting looked like slightly unfinished and i realized that
I was looking for more strength.
I canceled that listing and worked a lot more to get some satisfaction.
and I am already thinking about "Rainy Day 3"
because, I don't want to make same painting over and over again.
11/13/2015 6:59:14 PM
* As I drive closer to New York city, rain starting to develop-and suddenly dark outside..
* I still feel comfortable inside car but starting to get worried a little..
* Can I get home before pouring ?
* I suddenly realize that there is something else to worry about other than my private life.
* what is the reason we all worry about our daily life ?
* The mystery of my jewel tone painting starts with all these silly questions and answers,
and all this mystery of our life buries under the creation of new world.
11/9/2015 9:07:32 PM
Rain drops...
Autumn is here, but nothing is done...
Actually, I worked and produced a lot of paintings, and I love them a lot and I am proud of it.
But...I always feel like something short of my full expectations..
when I start a painting, I realize that there is a unlimited possibilities-instantly....
But I also realize that I really have to concentrate and work really hard to achieve something good.
I believe there is an initial inspiration
and here comes a material
and I simplify as a one source of energy.
and then I give them a little change-this change is necessary to get a complementary effect.
this complementary effect is very important for paintings to be creative enough---of course
there is an exception--contemporary
I have a challenge...
I have a serious challenge to contemporary art world,
yes, because that's me......
because I have a my own world.
9/3/2015 8:26:12 PM
* 16x12 inches, Oil on Canvas
* Darkness on Rainy Day......
* from New York City
* Do you see the darkness surrounding us ?
8/31/2015 8:01:20 PM
I think we should not limit our possibilities.
we have tremendous possibilities in our mind and spirit.
if you limit yourself in one area, there is no progress or development.
that means you will be always same everyday.
and you are not creating anything, you are just enjoying for the moment.
if we connect this mindset to our painting,
there will be huge difference.
I believe there is still New....
something New could come out of our hand,
even if we still using old traditional method....
8/25/2015 8:16:57 PM
There is always darkness surrounding this village, but also there seems to be some fresh air coming through
after rain.. I am thinking this village is aged, but... there is unique colors that make me think..
I remember the colors of old fish village when I visited Gloucester harbor, Maine, years ago.. I was eager to create
the colors of that old fish village, and this colors of downtown Manhattan is certainly comparable one.
* I am looking for a poetry of our life, but not necessarily looking for sad ones.
* I use heavily textured canvas to deliver my message properly.
* I am not looking for something decorative, rather strong message.
* My inspiration is not coming from certain object or instantly, it's accumulated for long time period.
* But I am always looking for true answer.
5/9/2015 10:53:00 PM
**Painting: Oil on Canvas.
Size: 20 H x 16 W x 1 in
* from New York City
* painted on Heavy Texture
* Side will be painted Black
* New York Cityscape series
* developing Lights and Hopes from our daily life
* comes w/ certificate of Authenticity
* Inspired by Music, memory and the colors of the nature
Keywords: people, snow, street, urban, winter, Cityscape, fine art, oil painting, building, city
Sometimes, I feel like I may explode myself with full of energy-
the energy is so much there uncontrollable..
I am going to be crazy for a while, but nothing like something in the action
in real, more like a musician singing like crazy.
I am so happy with this painting, because I think I created something of
positive energy in a piece of canvas.
I am looking for something like this, it may have a little bit of confusion,
but, I will find an answer eventually.
Yes, I am in the mission, I have some message to deliver.
