”People Park Shijiazhuang 人民公园石家庄“
CHINA COLLECTION #12
”People Park Shijiazhuang 人民公园石家庄“ was painted on location in Shijiazhuang the capital of Hebei Province, this piece represents a long-held goal of mine since beginning my watercolour journey in China: to capture my favourite aspect of Chinese society—the vibrant life of public parks and squares.
On this day I was suffering from boredom and museum fatigue when I stumbled upon this group of retirees playing mahjong and dancing in the shade. I decided that this was the moment to capture some park life. I lost a bit of likeness in the effort to capture the moment, however I’m very happy with how it turned out, especially with colours.
While painting, three āyí (阿姨—an affectionate term for older women) approached me at different times, each insisting I should be wearing a hat. They seemed mildly impressed by my work but far more disappointed that I hadn’t painted them dancing. “Come back tomorrow!” they said. I didn’t.
One day, when I retire, I plan to head to my local park and join/start a tradition of outdoor communal entertainment—wherever in the world I may be.
Each artwork will be signed dated and sent in a secure envelope.
Each print will also be signed and numbered.
Materials and Dimensions:
Original: 180x260mm , 300gsm Cotton Watercolour Paper framed in basic white frame.
Print: B5, quality paper: Hahnemule German Etch 310gsm
CHINA COLLECTION #12
”People Park Shijiazhuang 人民公园石家庄“ was painted on location in Shijiazhuang the capital of Hebei Province, this piece represents a long-held goal of mine since beginning my watercolour journey in China: to capture my favourite aspect of Chinese society—the vibrant life of public parks and squares.
On this day I was suffering from boredom and museum fatigue when I stumbled upon this group of retirees playing mahjong and dancing in the shade. I decided that this was the moment to capture some park life. I lost a bit of likeness in the effort to capture the moment, however I’m very happy with how it turned out, especially with colours.
While painting, three āyí (阿姨—an affectionate term for older women) approached me at different times, each insisting I should be wearing a hat. They seemed mildly impressed by my work but far more disappointed that I hadn’t painted them dancing. “Come back tomorrow!” they said. I didn’t.
One day, when I retire, I plan to head to my local park and join/start a tradition of outdoor communal entertainment—wherever in the world I may be.
Each artwork will be signed dated and sent in a secure envelope.
Each print will also be signed and numbered.
Materials and Dimensions:
Original: 180x260mm , 300gsm Cotton Watercolour Paper framed in basic white frame.
Print: B5, quality paper: Hahnemule German Etch 310gsm