​Step into the mesmerizing world of watercolors at the current exhibition showcasing the captivating works of seven talented local painters. The gallery walls come alive with a breathtaking display of colors, textures, and emotions as artists present their unique interpretation of the medium. From serene landscapes to vibrant still lifes, this watercolor exhibition celebrates this fluid medium's diverse and enchanting possibilities. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of talent these remarkable artists showcase.

 ​In this captivating image of a local painter, Mary Cochrane, the ethereal beauty of yellow mesmerizes the eye, commanding attention with its radiant presence. With an astonishing mastery of color, this artist possesses a remarkable gift for harnessing the hues of nature to evoke profound emotions within the viewer.

The artist's brush dances across the canvas, deftly capturing the essence of the natural world and infusing it with her own creative spirit. Through her skilled manipulation of color, she breathes life into landscapes, breathing vitality and emotion into each stroke. The vibrant yellow hues she employs convey a sense of warmth, optimism, and joy, resonating deeply within the viewer's soul.

There is a profound sensitivity in the way this artist channels the colors of nature, allowing them to speak and communicate emotions that words often fail to capture. Through her artistry, she unlocks the essence of nature's emotional tapestry, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in its captivating depths.

 Local painters, the hidden masters of the artistic realm, possess a profound dedication that often goes unnoticed by the media and the public. Yet, they pour their hearts and souls into every brushstroke, infusing their works with an undeniable passion that transcends fame or recognition. It is in their humble studios, immersed in the depths of their creative process, that these artists tirelessly toil, driven by an unyielding devotion to their craft.

 ​It is through the unassuming nature of these local painters that we find a unique connection, an intimate glimpse into their world of artistic dedication. Their exhibitions become sacred spaces, where we can witness the culmination of their labor and share in the profound emotions that emanate from their creations.

Let us cherish these local painters, for they are the unsung heroes of the art world, breathing life into their works with an ardor that knows no bounds. May their passion continue to ignite the flames of inspiration in our hearts, reminding us of the immense power and beauty that can be found in the silent mastery of these hidden artistic gems.

  One of my students, Elbert's mother(Hsin-Yu Liu), has a piano duo. I am grateful to have gotten to know so many talented people while teaching students personally.

 Parents who have a lot of interest in art and want their children to learn painting basically have a love for art. That's why I see a lot of cases where their parents also have talent.

 ​And I am so grateful that I often hear the news of concerts that have been taken away due to the pandemic.

 ​“How to fight and win against a genius” – Cartoonist Lee Hyeon-se

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  If you live, you will meet a genius once in a while, whether you are lucky or bad.
 
Most of us end up scarred in competition with this genius, or we give up our way.

And either live in intimidation for the rest of their lives, or have a job that has nothing to do with their hobbies or talents and live longing for the roads they have never been to.

It is a terrible and cruel thing to meet such a genius who cannot be overtaken in his field.

When I became a prodigy in drawing in my neighborhood when I was young and was recognized for my talent for cartoons at school, I entered the cartoon world and met my colleagues.
I knew that my talent was not much of a difference.

But among them, I met one or two geniuses. To the extent that I suffered from insomnia, I lived every night drawing pictures as if I was up all night.

My studio was an attic on the second floor, and every day when I heard the tofu vendor's bell, I would fall asleep holding the stack of manuscript papers with the satisfaction that I had lived longer than others slept.

However, that friend made my manuscript into toilet paper with the manuscript he scribbled for a few days even after drinking only for a month.

I resented my innate talent, gritted my teeth, and competed with that friend, but as time went on, only my wounds grew.

I lost interest in comics and the idea of becoming a writer gradually faded away.

The time has come for me to compromise with reality with a wounded heart and to go out into society.
But I was crazy about cartoons.

When a new semester begins, I make sure to teach students how to fight and win against these geniuses.

That is, never go head-to-head with geniuses.
When you meet a genius, it's best to let it go first.
Then you don't have to get hurt.

The path of an artist is a long-distance marathon, not a sprint.
Geniuses always go first, and if you go first and look back, life is trivial.
And one day, he meets the wall of God and throws it away.

When human beings meet the wall of God that can never be crossed, the genius gets frustrated, wanders, and destroys himself.
And  loses his job and stops and throws it away.

Like this, if you send a genius first and walk steadily every day with the thought that you can do it for 10 or 20 years, one day you will see yourself passing by overtaking the genius who stopped.
Living is a long-distance game over a long period of time, never a short-distance game.

Students who aspire to cartoons want to draw well. If so, bring a sketchbook with you every day. You just need to do 10 croquis.

In a year, you will draw 3,500 pictures, and in 10 years, you will pose for 35,000 pictures.
There are all kinds of human postures, fashions, and landscapes in it.

In short, there is almost nothing in this world that has not been drawn.
In addition, if you want to write a good article, you can write a diary and take notes every day.
You have the most honest persuasion to dig into your inner world and all kinds of imaginary ideas and plots.

The most honest story that only one has experienced touches everyone.
Cartoonist Lee Doo-ho always advises her juniors, “Draw with your butt.”
These words always impress me.
There is nothing more important than tireless concentration and endurance to live as a writer for the rest of your life.

Sometimes there are geniuses with endurance.
Such a genius is a blessing just to exist, and I am thankful just to see it.
Such geniuses give us so much pleasure and benefits and show us the way to go.
I am overjoyed by the fact that I live in the same age as such geniuses.

People like me just need to draw one more picture before going to sleep.
If I take just one more step before the sun goes down, one day I will meet the person I longed for.
Whether it's the top or the mountainside, what I want is as long as I want it to be.

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​In conclusion, I think the way to beat a genius is love for what you do. In other words, why do I do it, not a life that focuses on the wonderful me doing it? How meaningful and precious is it to me? It will be the difference between knowing this and working or not.

A painter is a general term for a person who makes paintings. There are various types of painters depending on the painting style, art materials, and making style.

Painters create works of art such as landscapes, still lifes, and abstracts using paints, ink, and brushes. Looking at this definition, all people who make their own work can be called painters.

But when I first made my debut, I wondered if I could draw and sell them for a living. Even Van Gogh, a painter everyone knows, could only sell one painting in his lifetime. As such, there is a clear difference between painting and selling. Some artists are very good in terms of talent or skill, but they lack marketing opportunities or business acumen, and sometimes the environment is not good, so they cannot sell their paintings. Sometimes it is a picture that is perfect for anyone to see, but it is not the style or trend that the era demands or the gallery likes, but it is rejected. As such, it is not so easy for artists to make money by selling paintings.

​Because they know this environment and situation so well, painters have no choice but to humble themselves. And because they know this reality, they study marketing on their own, develop business sense, and try to promote themselves. It would be an ideal situation if painters could simply draw and concentrate only on creation. I too am tired of the life of painting, teaching, studying, and marketing at the same time.

However, I consider this to be a reward for the joy of creation I enjoy, and I have been doing it without complaint. And when this joy is revealed as tangible results or connections through the sale of paintings, the joy doubles.

As a painter, I have two aspirations. First, I hope that everyone in the world will love paintings, and second, that everyone who buys my paintings will become rich.

​After selling two paintings recently, I am reminded of my wish again. Customers who bought paintings think that they have a beautiful mind. Because they know the value of the invisible. I always admire their insight and sense. This is my attitude as a painter who paints.

 A circus painting is a type of artwork that depicts a circus or carnival scene. These paintings typically feature colorful and lively imagery that captures the excitement and energy of a circus performance. The subject matter may include acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers, as well as the audience and the surrounding environment.
Circus paintings have been created by artists throughout history, with notable examples including the works of Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pablo Picasso. These paintings can be created in a variety of styles, from realistic to abstract, and can be executed using various mediums, such as oil paint, watercolor, or mixed media.
In addition to being visually striking, circus paintings can also serve as a commentary on the human condition, exploring themes such as joy, fear, and the relationship between performer and audience. They can also evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, as circuses have undergone significant changes in recent years, with many countries banning the use of animals in circus performances.

Miss Lala at the Fernando Circus, 1879

Lara showed her strength and agility in the Circus Fernando, which began in 1875 north of Paris. The circus was a popular venue for artists.

Degas was particularly captivated by Lara's captivating performance, and in January 1879 he painted a picture of her successful one night. Painted in pastels, this painting is an important study of oil studies of Lara's performances and is now in the National Gallery, London.

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​ Chagall believed that the true spirit of art lies in love. He saw marriage as the completion of true love. Marriage and Circus, which Chagall produced in his later years, is also a representative work based on the love he had been obsessed with throughout his life. Using subjects such as the bride and groom, colorful bouquets, an acrobat riding a trapeze, and a musician playing the violin, pure love was captured with a unique surrealistic sense of beauty. Nostalgia for hometown is metaphorically expressed as a violinist, and longing for a utopia is metaphorically expressed as a bouquet of flowers.

Marc Chagall is said to have been influenced by Cubism, but more specifically, he was influenced by Orphism. Orphism is also called Orphic Cubism (Cubism) as a branch of Cubism represented by Delaunay. Originally, orthodox cubism, centered on Pablo Picasso or Georges Braque, focused more on geometric composition than color because the main purpose was to analyze objects and realize three-dimensional objects on a flat surface. In response to this, Orphism developed the theory of complementary colors of Impressionism and drew all the colors of the spectrum to the screen to pursue a colorful screen composition based on musical rhythm.

​French painter Georges Seurat (1859-1891) scientifically systematized the Impressionist painting method and left a great mark on the European art scene with his pointillism technique that utilized small dots of color leaking through the prism of light.

​The Circus is the last work of Neo-Impressionist painter Georges Seurat. Beginning work in the summer of 1890, it was introduced to the public at the Independent Artists' Exhibition held on March 20, 1891, nine days before Seurat's death. He was dealing with modern life in trivial places of everyday life rather than grandiose and historical things, and his leisure life, such as sightseeing and entertainment, was described in much more detail than before. The circus Seurat drew was the Medrano Circus, which was famous in Paris at the time, and it was a troupe that not only Seurat but also famous painters of the day, such as Edgar Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec, used to be inspired by.