Artist: Jian-Ye Liu (b. 1972 -) ChineseTitle: Savannah RomanceMedium: Original Oil on CanvasSize: 48” x 36”Framed Size: 57” x 45”Signature: Signed by the artist in the lower marginsGallery Certificate & AppraisalCustom framed, ready to hang. Artist Biography: Jian-Ye Liu was born in 1972 Fujian, China. During his childhood, Liu's family lived with his uncle who was an architect. His uncle was a building and interior designer. From him, Liu was able to learn the skills of architecture at a very young age. His elder brother, also an artist, taught him the traditional styles of classical painting. Liu would often go to his uncle's architecture firm to get art supplies and paint. Liu parents knew their son was gifted as an artist. On Liu's first day of middle school, his mother bought him watercolor paints and paper. Liu’s excitement to paint the pond behind his house surpassed the issue of nightfall, even though it was so late in the day that it was too dark to see it didn’t deter Liu, his imagination filled in the blanks and brought the painting to life. He has used that wonderful skill to this day when he creates his lovely landscapes.Liu graduated from Fujian Province Shisi High School in 1989 and from Xu Bei Hong Art Institute in 1997. When Liu was a college student, he was fascinated by Monet's work. His father, who had not fully supported his son becoming an artist, was so overcome with pride that he gave his son his blessing and wished him success in becoming a master artist. Liu’s hometown was known for its ponds and lakes, which provided him with the long hours of research needed to perfect his style of ponds and landscape painting. He especially enjoyed experimenting with the different lighting effects on the water created by time of day, such as; dawn mists, afternoon sunlight, sunsets, and night scenes of the water. After graduation, Liu traveled to France in search of inspiration and the ideal subject. During his trips, Liu was fascinated with the ponds and gardens he saw in Giverny, France. His love for nature grew as he traveled the countryside. His paintings portray a deep-found appreciation of the natural beauty that was discovered during his trips as well as the pond sceneries of his childhood in Fujian.© 2023 Art Leaders Gallery | All Rights Reserved

Artwork is in mint condition. Item sold as is.

45 x 57 x 2 in