I'm located in the South Bay Area of California. Born in St. Louis, MO and raised in California, I'm a second generation Taiwanese/Chinese American. Besides painting, I'm also a history teacher for a public high school. I love watching all kids of visual media and listening to music and consuming all types of creative forms of expression. I do a little travelling and camping here and there but mostly spend my days at home with family or painting in the studio.
Statement
One of my favorite things to do is to take a walk around the neighboring trails where I live. It quiets my brain and gives me a sense of space and perspective. My aim as an artist is to transfer that feeling of vastness from the natural world to the viewer through paint. I like to use a palette that abstracts the environment and creates an atmospheric, fragile quality to my paintings. My brushstrokes tends to be soft and careful which gives the painting an almost velvet-like texture. Most of my work features the natural surroundings of the San Francisco Bay Area but everywhere I travel, I am moved by the beauty of the environment and it captures my imagination. I'm always looking for ways to share that feeling of space, quiet and sacredness through my work. I have spent over ten years capturing the remarkable wonders of our world through my art. My work has represented areas from California to Maine to Taiwan to Japan and I hope to include more on that list. I currently live and work in California with my family. I have been exhibiting work since 2013 and my paintings are included in private collections around the West Coast.