International Arts Gallery
555 Howe street, Ground Floor V6C 2C2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday ZHONG Ruihe, Born in Raoping, Guangdong Province of China, now residing in Vancouver.Zhong Ruihe's landscape paintings are elegant and simple in style. Two major characteristics of his works: First, he pays attention to the description of the artistic conception, and the paintings have an elegant and quiet charm. Secondly, the artistic form is novel. He has fusioned the brush and ink strokes of Chinese painting and the contrast of light and dark, v...irtual reality of Western painting to display his own unique artistic expressions. His paintings are quiet and tranquil in spirit, and appears like a cool stream flowing onto the street in a hot and busy city centre. Zhong Ruihe's paintings are genuine and not showing off. They are very confident, calm, and compose, revealing to us that his paintings are becoming more and more literary and poetic. This is very basic pursuit and ultimate goal for artists. : , See more

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday Wan Li ZHANG was born in Xinjiang, China. She studied at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts and received a B.A & M.A in Fine Arts. She then taught at the Academy after graduation. In 1990, she moved to Vancouver, Canada, and continues teaching and painting to this day. Wan Li's creation is casual and carefree, in pursuit of the surreallism. She hopes to express her ideal world with dreams in a romantic way. For example, the red apples floating in the sky... often appear in her paintings, actually are snapshots in her dreams representing a simple and happy life, a concentrated memory from her childhood. Her work ranges from printmaking, illustration, mural design, acrylic, and oil. Her subjects also vary from figures, portraits, still life, and landscapes. 1990

#IAGPortraitArtists Yu LONG Long Yu was born in 1960 in Foshan of Guangdong. He graduated from the Foshan Arts & Craft Academy in 1976 and migrated to Vancouver of Canada in 1981. Long Yu is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Oil Painters of America. He paints mostly in oil and also works on Chinese ink and rice paper paintings, calligraphy and seal engraving.... 196019761981

#IAGPortraitArtists Herman ZHENG studied in the associated secondary school of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to begin his painting career. He is a member of the China Artists Association Guangdong branch and the Federation of Canadian Artists. He focuses in oil painting and formulated a Portrait group in 2006 which still continues to have live portrait regularly in Vancouver. In 2017, he and his fellow group members held the 2017 Western Canadian Artist Portrait Exhibition. < no more strangers > in the International Arts Gallery of Vancouver. 20062017 <>

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday XIONG Huiming, artist of Yunnan, China, graduated from Yunnan Institute of Art and studied under master artist DING Shaoguang. Xiong Huiming's works release an outburst of passion for life and color. Her paintings also exhibit the line and shape of traditional Chinese painting being incorporated with the vibrant color palette of Western modern painting; and the subtle charm of Eastern art co-existing with the expressive sentiments of Western mode...rn paintings. The pristine and unspoiled natural soil of Yunnan, the fascinating livelihood and culture of ethnic minorities of Yunnan , and the free-spirited personality of Xiong Huiming, resulting in her artworks bursting with vitality and energy. The heavy brilliant colors and innovative theme and composition of her paintings also carry the audience into unlimited imagination. In recent years, XIONG held many solo and joint exhibitions in North America and Europe. Her works are broadly accepted by international institutions and art collectors.

#IAGPortraitArtists Portrait artists not only capture the likeness of the subject in their portraits, but also the incredible person that is behind the likeness. Everyone has a story, a life well lived and full of adventure and experiences. Portrait artists help bring that part of them out on to the canvas, so that the portrait can become a lasting legacy to the family and friends for many years to come. The portrait painting is a wonderful and one-of-a-kind present to conve...y to someone how much you love them or admire them, and speaks volumes of the esteem holding for them. If you are looking to commission a portrait for your love ones as a gift, you have come to the right place. Start your portrait commission enquiry today. Please proceed to browse the artists on our website: http://iagbc.com/our-portrait-artists-home-page/ http://iagbc.com/our-portrait-artists-home-page/

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday Zhang Chi is a renowned artist, currently living in Shanghai, China. She studied under master painter LU Yanshao, specializing in landscape painting. She furthered her studies in Japan, where she has held over 50 exhibitions and received many important awards including on several occasions Award from the Foreign Minister of Japan. Her Shanghai Scenery 70th Long Scroll in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of PRC in 2019 has been collected... by the Shanghai Historical Museum. ZHANG Chi is a talented and versatile artist. She got inspiration from Chinese, Western and Japanese arts, and has developed her own unique style. Her Landscapes artworks display magnificence, natural beauty and with distinct meaning. Under her brushes, the clouds and mist are soft as fantasy wonderland, and the surging waves of the ocean are powerful like ten thousand horses racing towards you. It is hard to believe the outrageous and breathtaking momentum displayed in the painting are done by a female artist. 201970

#IAGPortraitArtists Clement Kwan, another master portrait artists of our Gallery, has special interest in drawing human figure, and there is an energy that is naturally present in his paintings. His figurative paintings are filled with movement and liveliness and convey the joy people find in activities like dance and playing music. , ,

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday Luke WENG, ethnic origin of Taiwan, has passion for painting and music from an early age. Born 1995 in Langley, BC. Luke comes from a family of artist and musicians. He looks up to his father and uncle, who are an accomplished artist and well-known musician respectively. Luke himself is both gifted in painting and music. Luke has won numerous awards as a pianist and at paintings competitions. He has also held various painting exhibition. In 2003,... Luke was awarded a supreme gold medal from the Pentel International Art Competition hosted by Japan, which was the beginning of his impressive achievements in arts. Luke is currently member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Luke is also a warrior of life. After surviving brain cancer twice, he has fully come to realize life cannot be taken for granted, and is a gift to treasure. His artworks carry symbols of pain and darkness yet shining with a shimmer of hope. It really hurt physically for him to work on his painting, but he insists to continue to paint and to convey message of encouragement to others facing challenges and illness, to let them know they are not alone. 1995 2003

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday June Yun is a Vancouver-based Chinese-Canadian artist. She graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing and received a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. She had taught at many art institutes in China and Canada, including the famous Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her artwork builds on the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. Through her life and travel experiences from East to West, a...nd with her reflection at her root in the East, she transforms her inspirations, appreciations and struggles into various visual forms including oil painting, drawing, video and installation. Those creations and thoughts are sublimates of her inner thoughts and passions, making her arts more simple and tranquil in external form. June has exhibited internationally in China, Europe and North America and received grants and awards nationally and internationally. In recent years her creation has been around the theme of Water. You can easily feel the tranquility, agility, embrace, flow, and poetic expression of water in her works.

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday Gerry Thompson was born and grew up in British Columbia. She became hooked on painting the first time she picked up a brush. She received formal training in art at various Universities. She is also an accomplished solo pianist and is an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Ontario. Teaching piano and painting for many years, Gerry has travelled to many locations, both nationally and internationally. Her creations are a result ...of these rich experiences as well as her daily life in her own world. Still life, architecture, portraiture, marine, fabric, landscapes. all subjects she manage to paint with excellence. However, her love of flower painting is the closest to her heart. Over the past few years, her primary focus has been large scale paintings of peonies displaying the beauty, fragrance, sensual, lush, soft, nuanced, classics of the glorious blossoms as well as freshness of spring new life new hope new dreams. Gerry Thompsom Gerry

#IAGPortraitArtists Today we are going to introduce one of our Master Portrait Artists Ivy Chaung. Ivy has done portrait for many world famous politicians and celebrities, including former president of Indonesian President Suharto couples, former Vice President of Taiwan Hsieh Tung Min, former Chief of National Defense HAU Pei-Tsun. Ivy’s oil painting portrait of Prime Minister Stephen Harper was also collected by the Prime Minister’s Office.... . 2010 2011

The "Clouds Gone; Sky Turns Blue" Charity Exhibition has come to the last day. Despite the challenges of pandemic and gloomy economy we have successfully sold 11 paintings and collected $10,000 for charity donation. We distribute the charity donation evenly amongst the three beneficiary senior homes: Louis Brier Home & Hospital, Columbus Hospital and Abbeyfield House Vancouver, so each will get $3,300. We visited each of the senior home this morning and had a simple Cheque Pr...esentation Ceremony outside the entrance of their premises. Once again, thank you for the great effort of all the participating artists. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! : Louis Brier Home & Hospital; Columbus Residence Abbeyfield House Vancouver ($10,000) $3,300, !

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday Annie PELLETIER was born and raised in Quebec, Canada. She completed her first oil painting at the age of 12, which began a lifetime passion for art. A self directed artist, she continues to paint and had her first exhibition in 1990 in Jasper Alberta. With her husband in hospitality industry and three sons, she has lived in many cities over the world. Discovering new places and meeting new people has enriched her life and work. Her fascination wi...th colour, music and movement has influenced her unique style. Annie’s contemporary creations and childlike imagination will carry you away into a vibrant and whimsical world. She captures on canvas the magic of a flower, a breeze, and light that dances in the eyes of children and adults of all ages. Annie PELLETIER121990Jasper Alberta Annie See more

The Covid-19 has literally taken over the daily agenda of everyone, and the impact on the vulnerable senior communities is especially devastating. Though the major needs of most public funded senior long term care homes have been met with public funding, there are also small donations we can contribute to further enhance the quality of care for staff and residence of these senior facilities. Please join the call of Clouds Gone; Sky Turns Blue Charity Art Exhibition, to br...ing these wonderful art pieces home, or visit the Exhibition with any sum of donation. The Exhibition will soon be coming to an end on 9 Oct (Fri) before the Thanksgiving long weekend. All charity proceeds will be distributed amongst 3 senior long term care homes in the City the Louis Brier Home & Hospital; the Columbus Residence and the Abbeyfield Houses Vancouver. Covid-19 1093 -- the Louis Brier Home & Hospital; Columbus Residence; Abbeyfield Houses Vancouver.

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday Susannah PARANICH was born in Edmonton, Alberta. She had lived in Victoria and Ottawa then settled down in Vancouver. Her creative process throughout the years has included painting in oils, watercolours, egg tempera, collage and acrylics. Her paintings reflect Western Canada and British Columbia’s coastal influences of the landscapenature, water, skies, beaches, mountains, forestssometimes invoking a sense of mystery, spirituality; intuitive pa...inting drawing on the subconscious. Susannah’s focus is on contemporary or abstracted landscapes and abstract expressionism. An award-winning artist, she has exhibited in many solo and group shows; her paintings hang in numerous private and corporate collections. Susannah PARANICH Susannah

#CloudsGoneSkyTurnsBlueFeaturedArtist #IAGExhibitions The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in profound and unprecedented ways. We’re all experiencing heightened anxiety about our health and safety, along with the negative emotional impacts of physical distancing. The impact is especially devastating for senior communities and the frontline workers working at the senior long term care homes. ... With another flu season forthcoming, we need to cheer them up and do something to support them. Even the smallest acts can be helpful to renew their sense of strength and warm their heart to move on. If you don’t know where to start to support and help please join us visiting on site this charity Exhibition, bring these wonderful art works home or drop in whatever amount of cash donation at our donation box. We will split all proceeds from sale and from cash donation amongst three senior care homes in the City: the Louis Brier Home & Hospital; the Columbus Residence and the Abbeyfield Houses of Vancouver. COVID-19 Louis Brier Home & Hospital; Columbus Residence; Abbeyfield Houses of Vancouver.

#IAGFeaturedArtistWednesday Peter MENG, born in Xi'an, the ancient capital of China and migrated to Canada. He was the vice president of the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Association of Richmond, Canada, current Vice President of Han-Mo Artists Gathering. Since childhood, he has been fond of art, and deeply fascinated in ancient Chinese literature and culture. Apart from interests in Chinese painting, calligraphy and seal carving, Peter is also famous in art of bonsai (m...iniature potted trees and landscape). The cultural influences of the ancient capital of the thirteen dynasties of China have strong impact on the unique and elegant artistic style of Peter. Over the years, Peter has devoted himself to studying painting theory and practice. Peter is also a famous bonsai expert. His elegant Chinese painting and bonsai are perfect matching art pieces to one another. Peter is interested in flowers, birds, insects, and fish. He has collected hundreds of hu-lu gourds at home for his artistic creations. When he was young, he played with crickets, grasshoppers, and golden bells. Peter is also a writer, and his articles are full of fun and meanings of life.

#IAGExhibitions "Clouds Gone Sky Turns Blue" charity arts exhibition is now officially open. Thank you for your support attending the online virtual opening ceremony. The exhibition is open between September 19 and October 9, 2020, daily between Tuesday and Saturday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM ", " , . . , ().