Ty Lim - Woodside, New York

I graduated from Hunter College with a degree in Anthropology and Environmental Studies. I was trained in visual and graphic arts during High School. I joined eChinaArt.com workshop program where I was able to improve my Chinese painting and calligraphy skills. Once I started doing calligraphy and painting in a Chinese style, I knew what I had been missing out on. When painting landscapes, my hand becomes an antenna of emotions and feelings. Not only do I imbue what I paint with my inner thoughts, but the painting, even to a higher degree, sends a message back to me. Eastern styles have helped me to focus on my painterly technique while letting me understand colors in a another perspective. My interests are in mixing traditional techniques with modern themes. I find this creates a contrast of cultures and also a departure from what has already been done. I will no doubt have much more to learn about Eastern Painting techniques and much more to apprciate from it.