How do you find inspiration?
Yuehua He: During my study of painting, I drew many oil sketches, from Carlo Albacini’s sculpture “Homer” to Michelangelo’s sculptures “Pieta” and “David”; from Domenico Trentacoste’s sculpture “La derelitta” to Louise Sussman-Helborn’s sculpture “Sleeping Beauty”. These masters’ superb skills and exquisite capture of details, and the eternal masterpieces achieved with superb attainments, make us deeply admire. It is also the source of inspiration for me to ignite the passion for creation in my artistic life, draw inspiration, and constantly explore and innovate. It inspires infinite creativity and guides us to a unique artistic path.
How did you develop your unique style?
Yuehua He: Developing a unique style has been an odyssey of deep artistic exploration. I have delved into various oil painting styles and techniques, ranging from realism to abstraction, impressionism to expressionism. By practicing and studying these diverse approaches, I have learned to appreciate the works of both historical masters and contemporary artists. Observing their distinct styles, techniques, and modes of expression has been a source of inspiration. In my quest, I have engaged in self-reflection, considering my own works and creative processes. I have endeavored to learn and master the foundational techniques of oil painting, such as layering thick and thin paints, and have dedicated myself to the nuances of composition, color application, detailing, and form.
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