Education
2006-2010: Studies with Master Hau Pei-Jen, CA
2004: Certificate, China Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China
1984: BFA, California College of Arts & Crafts, Oakland, CA
1981: College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
1965-1979: Studies with the following Chinese Masters in Taiwan
Mr. Yu Zhong-Lin
Ms. Wu Yong-Xiang
Mr. Hu Nian-Zu
Western Art:
Mr. Read Lee (Drawing and Sketch)
Mr. Shih-Chiaou Lee (Watercolor & Oil)
Experience
2014 – Present: “Brush Painting Circle” Chinese brush painting – Private lessons and small group classes/workshops by arrangement
2001 – 2014: Taught Chinese brush painting at Redwood City Art Center & San Mateo Recreation Center (Children & Adults), CA
1988 – 1992: Taught Chinese brush painting at Menlo Park Recreation Center & Sequoia Adult School in Redwood City, CA
1974 – 1979: Taught adult classes in Chinese painting in Taipei, Taiwan
Solo Exhibitions
2019: Peninsula Bible Church, Cupertino, CA
2018: Silicone Valley Asian Art Center, Santa Clara, CA
2011: Avalon Yoga Center Gallery, Palo Alto, CA
2006: Center for Integrated System Bldg. Stanford University, CA
2005: PARC (Palo Alto Research Center), Palo Alto, CA
2004: SOBI Artists Gallery, Burlingame, CA
1995: Stone Wall Gallery, Dunsmuir, CA
1995: New Flower Drum Restaurant, San Carlos, CA
1993: Lucky Restaurant, Los Altos, CA
1991: Menlo Park City Hall, Menlo Park, CA
1991: Belmont Library, Belmont, CA
1990: Healing Gallery, Los Altos, CA
1989: Menlo Park City, Menlo Park, CA
Group Exhibitions
2016: “Aller Au Loin, L’exposition Internationale et ‘ Exchanges Des Femmes Artistes Chinoises – France”
in Paris, invited by International Women Artist Association – Macao
2014: “Art: Eccentric, Eclectic & Electric”, Group show at Holbrook-Palmer Park, sponsored by Atherton Arts Foundation(AAF), Atherton, CA
2011: Group show with International Chinese Artists Association in Shanghai, China, and Taipei, Taiwan
2010: The American Society for the Advancement of Chinese Arts (ASACA) group show at Silicon Valley Asian Art Center in Santa Clara, CA
2009: ASACA Group show in Kung shan, China
2006: International Chinese Artists Association at Son-Yet Sun Memorial Hall in San Francisco
2003: “Autumn Song” – II, Group Show at San Mateo Main Library in San Mateo, CA
2003: “Summer Retrospective”, Group Show, San Mateo Cultural Arts Exhibition at Beresford Recreation Center in San Mateo, CA
2002: “Autumn Song”, Group Show at San Mateo Cultural Arts Exhibition at San Mateo City Hall, San Mateo, CA
2001: “Brush Painting Circle”, Group Show at Redwood City Art Gallery in Redwood City, CA
2000: “Brush with Energy” Group Show at San Mateo Cultural Arts Exhibition at San Mateo City Hall, San Mateo, CA
1999: “Magic of the Brush Strokes”, Group Show at Beresford Recreation Center in San Mateo, CA
1994 – 2000: Redwood City Co-Op Gallery annual exhibits, Redwood City, CA
Awards
2015 Featured art for the postcard from Pacific Art League exhibit “Fur, Feathers & Fins” (Title: Naturally Beautiful)
2012 First Place from Peninsula Jewish Community Center Open to Public
Juried Show in Foster City, CA (Title: Yellowstone National Park – Grand Canyon)
2010 Second Place from Peninsula Jewish Community Center Open to Public
2010 Juried Show in Foster City, CA (Title: Purple Lace Curtain – Wisteria)
2009 Award of Excellent in Water Media Category, AvArtFest in Mountain View,
CA (Title: Inspiration from Huangshan – III)
2007 Award of Excellent in Water Media Category, AvArtFest in Mountain View,
CA (Title: Inspiration from Huangshan – II)
2006 Second place from the juried show “Flower Power” at Pacific Art League in
Palo Alto, CA (Title: Morning Dew)
Outreach Art Activities
Arete Retreat – Caddo Lake, Kamack, Texas – October 2019
Workshop for Brookdale Senior Home in Redwood City
Workshop for FCC (Family with Children from China) in Redwood City & San Francisco.
Hands-on History of Chinese Brush Painting at San Mateo County History Museum, CA
Workshop for Chinese Cultural Center in San Francisco
Workshop for California Art Educator Conference in San Jose University, CA
Workshop for North Star Academy School in Redwood City, CA
Workshop for Holbrook Elementary School in Menlo Park, CA
Demonstration for Jordan Middle School in Palo Alto, CA
Workshop for Cantor Art Museum “Family Day”, Stanford University, CA
Workshop for Roy Cloud School in Emery Hills, CA
Workshop for Selby Lane Elementary School in Atherton, CA
Membership
Art Society of American and Chinese Advancement (ASACA),
Permanent member
International Women Artist Association, Macau Chapter,
Honorable member
Yuki Teki Haiku Society (YTHS),
Member