David Qiyi LiuThe Sentinel of the Plateau, Oil Painting2025
2025
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A solitary man stands in a pale, windswept landscape, his weathered face and sheepskin coat conveying resilience and quiet dignity. Textured brushwork and delicate glazing bring out the tactile qualities of fur and skin, while muted gray tones reflect the stark plateau and enduring perseverance. This oil painting in classical realism fuses traditional techniques with a profound cultural narrative.
About the Artist
Artist David Qiyi Liu paints realist works in oil, blending traditions of naturalism, neoclassicism, and elements of photorealism and impressionism. “I create this work because I believe painting has the power to honor life with care and to reveal the quiet poetry of the world around us,†says David. His subjects range from portraiture and Tibetan life to landscapes and still lifes, all reflecting his reverence for both individuality and universality. Influenced by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, and Andrew Wyeth, he strives to unite technical precision with emotional resonance. After receiving a Fine Art degree in 1977 and a Master’s in Oil Painting in 1988, David taught for more than thirty years in China before moving to the United States in 2022. He now works from his Flushing, New York studio, where morning light fills his space with clarity and calm. Outside of painting, he enjoys studying original works in museums, exploring art books, and guiding students in their creative growth.
Words that describe this painting: man, sheepskin, coat, cultural, heritage, figure, Andrew Wyeth, Jules Bastien Lepage, soft, neutral, people, classical, realism, oil painting, grey
The Sentinel of the Plateau
David Qiyi Liu
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
30 in. h x 24 in. w x .75 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:David Qiyi Liu
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:The Sentinel of the Plateau. David Qiyi Liu. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 804391stDibs: LU922116995462
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