soonja

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I am a self-taught artist, expressionistic, contemporary realistic painter who works exclusively with oil paints. The oil paints that I use, perfectly captures the texture of natural elements. I enjoy taking nationwide and local workshops to continue to grow in my artistic journey to better capture the dynamism of exterior world reflected in my heart. Transferring world of lush meadow, deeply knotted woods and eternally spiraling ocean waves on my canvas is my passion. Member of Golden Belt Arts.

My paintings represents the calm and tranquility that I see in the world. I am an impressionist/post impressionist painter who works exclusively with oil paint. The oil paint that I use, perfectly captures the texture of natural elements. I grew up post-war in Korea, where life was not glamorous nor elaborate. I helped my family by selling my drawing to American soldiers as a young child. through my struggles living under difficult circumstances, I created my own visual world, still lives today in my paintings. I sought refuge in the soft sky and wild flowers. I found peace and comfort from the nature. My memories of scarcity and questions disappear in my painted world of certain ecstatic blues and oranges that spit like fire. I am a self-taught artist, but always used the lesson of life as a guidance when it comes to the brushes. I enjoy local and statewide workshops to continue to grow in my skill, in order to better capture the dynamism of exterior world reflected in my heart. The world of lush meadows, deeply knotted wood and eternally spiraling waves, is real to me. I love to share them with you.

Oil / Alkyd

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