LIAN ZHEN is an award winging artist and teacher in
watercolor and Chinese painting nationwide and
abroad. Also, he is the author of two of the most
popular art books published by North Light Books in
US.
He started sketching and painting since he was ten-
years old and continue as his hobby when he was a
family physician in Canton Province, China. In 1985
he immigrated to the United States. He received a
Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of California
at Berkeley in 1992 and a Master of Architecture
Degree from MIT in 1996.
He has many shows in the US, Hong Kong and China
and developed an international following. His paintings
hang in numerous institutional and private collections
including the MIT Museum which has collected 14 of
his paintings. Among awards he has received including
both 1997 and 1998 awards from the International
Animal in Arts Competition.
His art teaching experience includes at the University
of California at Berkeley where he taught watercolor
outdoor sketching for 8 years; watercolor and Chinese
painting workshops nationwide in the US and Europe,
Canada, Mexico, China and South Africa.
Furthermore, Lian has been an invited juror for art
shows.
Watercolor 94 Spring, Splash 4, the Splendor of Light,
Collectors (Hong Kong) and Landscape on Watercolor
(UK), Painter's Quick Reference - Flowers and
Blooms, Painter's Quick Reference - Dogs and Cats
(North Light Books) featured his works. His two
books published by North Light Books are sold
internationally. Chinese Painting Techniques for
Exquisite Watercolor, published in October of 2000
and Chinese Watercolor Techniques - Painting
Animals, published in December of 2004, along with
video and DVD demos made by Teaching Arts in UK.
Both books were main selections for North Light Book
Club members. Also, Lian self-published his painting
book named "Spirit of Life" that collected 56 of his
paintings in 2003.Chinese Watercolor Painting
Techniques - Painting Animals,
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Lian's powerful art illustrates the limitless creative
possibilities of Chinese and watercolor paintings. He
combines his inspirational art with clear, practical
instruction in easy-to-follow demonstrations. You are
sure to discover nature's beauty in new ways as you
uncover the secrets of Lian's art. Chinese Painting
Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors, was published in
November 2000 by North Light Books. Lian
demonstrates both Chinese painting and watercolor
painting techniques, and the integration between
eastern and western arts. It has total 144 pages and
246 illustrations. The book was publish by North Light
Books in United States and by David & Charles in
England. Splash 4 “The Splendor of Light” shows two
paintings by Lian Zhen. The book is a collection of
paintings which "109 of American's best contemporary
watercolorists show and tell you how they capture the
drama and mood of light." Published by North Light
Books in 1996.
Selected Exhibitions:
03 SOUTH VERMONT ART CENTER, VERMONT
03 ANNETTE HOWELL TURNER CENTER FOR
THE ARTS, VALDOSTA, GA
03 BACKSTREET STUDIO, RENO, NOVADA
02 NORTH TAHOE ART CENTER, TAHOE CITY,
CA
02 LEANG CHEW-JI LIBRARY, SHUAN-DA CITY,
CANTON PROVINCE, CHINA.
01 JUNE STEINGART GALLERY, LANEY
COLLEGE, CALIFORNIA.
01 SIMPLY FRAMING GALLERY, LAKE CHARLES,
LOUISIANA.
01 KENSINGTON ART CENTER, CAMPBELL,
CALIFORNIA.
01 SEARLE ART SUPPLY, MONTEREY,
CALIFORNIA.
01 SUMMERSET, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
Plus many more….
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