Artist Spotlight: J.J. Jiang

An oil and watercolor painter, art workshop instructor, architectural illustrator,  life time ardent reader, and writer of the occasion when painting is not sufficient to express his feeling and thoughts...

JJ’s childhood was spent in China during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-1976).  During that era of madness, drawing, writing and reading poetry kept him safe and sane, and shielded him from the chaotic world outside.  Drawing and painting have become inseparable parts of JJ’s life.  They came to him naturally (and early) and have helped shape his view of the world and himself to a large degree.

JJ was trained as an architect and architectural historian with professional degrees from both the US and China.  He practiced architecture as well as taught architectural design and history.. As a fine artist, JJ draws his inspiration from both his eastern and western cultural roots, as well as his inquisitive mind and inner poetry.  He excels in drawing, watercolor and oil painting, while exploring subjects such as: still life, landscape/cityscape, portrait and figure, Chinese calligraphy and brush painting. His work has been widely exhibited, and collected and has won numerous awards.  It has been featured in publications such as Watercolor Artist Magazine, SPLASH 21, The Art of Watercolour magazine, and Southwest Art Magazine.   
(source: www.jjjiang.com)

You can JJ's work on his website and follow him on Facebook & Instagram. To see his work in person please visit the Village Art Circle in lovely downtown Cary, NC.

    Website:  www.jjjiang.com

    Facebook: @jj.jiang.35
   Instagram: @jj.jiang.art

JJ's artist & resource recommendations:
   Andrew Wyeth  - andrewwyeth.com
   JJ's Blog Post - "Girl in a Red Scarf"