My Recent Artworks

Pancake Art

Pancake Art

Pancake art is a unique form of food art that uses the traditional pancake recipe, enhanced with food coloring. By employing the same techniques used in preparing regular pancakes and utilizing squeeze bottles, I create various shapes and patterns directly in the pan. The pancakes are then cooked to preserve these designs. This project illustrates my belief that art can be found everywhere—even in cooking—and that the creative process can be both enjoyable and inspiring.

Mini-Book Art

Mini-book Art

In this mini-book art project, I used old paper, cardboard, decoration paper, glue to make a min book. This project can be in any size with same materials. With the thread holding the book, you can make transfer it into personal necklace.

Fan Art

Fan Art

For this project, I repurposed recycled books to create a functional fan art piece. This artwork serves a dual purpose: it can function as a fan to cool down temperatures or as a decorative piece within the realm of book art. The fan's density is determined by the number of folds in the pages. I enhanced the design by wrapping fabric around the spine of the book, while a colorful ribbon secures one end of the folded pages. The two end pages are affixed to the sides of the spine for stability. Additionally, I used HP-balanced glue to reinforce the pages and prevent damage over time.

Jewelry Art

Jewelry Art

UV resin is a versatile and accessible material for DIY jewelry making. It hardens within minutes when exposed to UV light and can be tinted with various colors or embedded with small decorative items. The resin can be poured into molds or metal rings to create different shapes, tailored to various design needs. In my project, I used a UV light to cure the resin for a few minutes, but I noticed it remained slightly sticky. After placing the pieces in a well-ventilated area for further drying, the stickiness reduced significantly.

Watercolor Flower Series

Watercolor Flower Series

In this watercolor series, I aimed to capture the beauty of blooming flowers while continuing to refine the watercolor techniques I developed during my undergraduate studies. I particularly enjoy experimenting with color blending and the natural watermarks that appear on the paper, which are unique to watercolor as a medium. These qualities distinguish watercolor from other artistic materials and contribute to the distinctiveness of this series.

Watercolor Plants

Watercolor Plants

In this watercolor series, I experimented with glossy paper to create a unique effect, showcasing the flow of water on the surface. This effect is challenging to achieve with traditional warm or cold-press watercolor paper, as glossy paper allows the watermarks to stand out more prominently. The use of this unconventional surface highlights the fluidity and movement inherent in watercolor painting.

Watercolor Landscape

Watercolor Landscape

This watercolor landscape captures the beauty of color fluidity and blending on cold-press watercolor paper. The layering of colors, overlapping with one another, highlights the richness and transparency that watercolor uniquely offers. This technique emphasizes the depth and vibrancy of the scene, creating a dynamic interaction between light and color.

Colorful Landscapes: A Study in Dramatic Atmosphere

Colorful Landscapes: A Study in Dramatic Atmosphere

In this pair of watercolor landscape paintings, I deliberately employed vibrant and exaggerated colors to enhance the atmospheric quality, aiming to evoke a sense of a fantastical, fairy-tale world. The use of bold hues adds a surreal, dreamlike quality to the scenes. These large-scale watercolor paintings were created on cold press watercolor paper, which provides a textured surface, allowing for rich color absorption and expressive brushwork.

Little Red Riding Hood: An Illustration

Little Red Riding Hood: An Illustration

This illustration is inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. The image portrays the wolf wearing an elaborate hat in an attempt to disguise itself as Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother. However, the hunter has already discerned the wolf’s true identity, recognizing it as an imposter. The artwork is executed using colored pencils and watercolors, blending traditional media to evoke the story's whimsical yet ominous atmosphere.

Small Panel of Acrylic Painting Practice

Small Panel of Acrylic Painting Practice

In this small panel of acrylic painting practice, I focused on refining my color blending techniques to achieve the solid and vibrant effects characteristic of acrylic paint. I appreciate the clarity and subtle gradient color transitions that acrylics can offer, similar to the depth of oil painting. Additionally, the brushstrokes help build layers, adding texture and dimension to the piece.

Dreamer

Dreamer

In the "Dreamer" artwork, I depicted a dream where I am accompanied by a large cat surrounded by numerous toys. This scene portrays the peace and joy of life, encapsulating a serene yet playful atmosphere through vivid imagery. The composition emphasizes a whimsical connection between companionship and happiness.

Surrealism

Surrealism

In this acrylic painting series, I depicted myself in various surreal scenarios, such as dancing with fish and practicing yoga with birds. Each scene emerges from my imagination, reflecting a departure from reality. As a result, I categorize this body of work as a surrealist painting series, where the ordinary blends with the fantastical to explore imaginative, dreamlike worlds.

Relief Prints

Relief Prints

In this relief print series, I explored various printmaking techniques, including monochrome prints, multi-color prints, and reductive prints. I incorporated a wide range of art elements and design principles into the works, while also integrating shading techniques learned in drawing classes. This series allowed me to experiment with different approaches to relief printing and expand my technical and artistic expression.