Written by My name is Chang Hong Bin. I was born in Taiwan. I am currently an art teacher. I am also a watercolor painter. I really like to paint everywhere. I have also done many exhibitions, and my expertise lies in watercolour landscapes.
My style emphasizes water’s fluidity, using varying amounts of pigments and different consistencies of paint to define objects and my subject. In fact, it is very much like Chinese painting.
I had learned basic painting foundation before, plus a lot of practice, and I observe from other artists when I go see painting exhibitions.
I like the feeling of water flowing on paper, and adding fast and rich colors through the wet paper, resulting in shades of change.
The characteristics of my work are the description of nature and the transmission of emotions. Sometimes it is delicate, sometimes free and easy, and it has the rhythm of self in nature. The goal is to be able to achieve the realm of “brush walking freely”. That is, how long does it take to repair the chain!
I favour the following brands: Winsor & Newton, Holbein, Daniel Smith and Mission. My palette includes the following colours: Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Vermilion, Cadmium Red, Mineral Violet, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Indigo, Sap Green, Viridian, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Van Dyke Brown and Payne’s Grey.
The watercolor brushes I use are from Da Vinci, Isabey, Macro Wave, and Alvaro Castagnet.
I like to record the life of the day with a camera, such as the texture of various objects, the expression and posture of the characters, the atmosphere of the atmosphere, etc. In addition, photography can also help to practice composition, which helps the framing of the painting creation.
I still continue to create works every day, whether it is sketching or creating in the studio. Through daily practice, there will be obvious progress. But don’t forget to enrich the construction of the theory, which is one of the ways to make the work more connotative. In addition, it is necessary to accept other people’s opinions on the works in a humble mood as a reference for adjusting the direction of creation.
When I encounter setbacks in my creation, I will choose to read (read an artist’s biography to motivate myself), or to appreciate an exhibition. As the saying goes: “Diligence can make up for it”, this sentence is too reasonable. You must rely on continuous efforts. Only when the water is ripe, if you give up in the middle, nothing will be done.
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Chang, your work and attitude are both inspiring. It was interesting to see your favorite color choices because your use of color is amazing!
Thank you for your compliments, painting is really a very happy thing!
Beautiful work!
thanks!
Beautiful work! Love the atmosphere & moods you achieve! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, welcome to the world of paintings.
The blend of focus and lack of form couple with your wonderfully vibrant colours Thank you for sharing
thanks!Not paying attention to form is also an interesting way of expression!
Hi Chang . Most enjoyable to look at your work love the mountains you have done . Your range of color have you always used them in your style of work you have shown and thank you .
Thank you for your compliments. It’s a happy thing to paint when you travel.
Thanks for sharing your lovely work. I love the bright blues and greens.
Blue and green are the colors I use often, and the colors of nature.
So enjoyed reading about you and your art. Gorgeous use of color, you are an inspiration.
Let us enjoy the charm of color together.
Wow, i just went on a trip through art.
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These are all just so incredible! Thank you for sharing your work!
Glad you like my paintings.
Thank you for sharing your gift and journey with us.
This is my honor
Beautiful! I love how the scene is represented in full and how you choose what to accentuate with detail, just captivating!
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So beautiful and relaxing! I feel like I just took a trip to someplace exotic… while sitting at my desk 🙂
Taiwan is a beautiful island．
thanks!
Awesome work! I love how you mix straight and edgy with blurry. I don’t know how else to describe it. I started out painting in watercolor in my early twenties. Love that media. Now that I am 60, I have really like acrylic. My blog is dedicated to acrylic painting on wood. I will always love watercolor though. Again great work…you are very talented!
Wow! Then your work must be very brilliant.
Very dicent work done.vibrent colors.excellent
Thanks for sharing.
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Great art! And I like your story and advice 🙂
Yes! It is a life experience.
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This was really motivational reading for an eager, but still amateur, painter ☺ Love your work and your thoughts about painting, Chang!
Thanks for your encouragement 🙂
Not sure if you still read these but you wouldn’t have ever painted a picture and signed it “chanhong” would you?