Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen

Farmhouse with Cows, Original Painting

2016

Artist Comments
This scene reminds me of the view I had while living in Nivelles, Belgium. The cows seem to be content and happy. This painting is on a gallery wrapped canvas with unfinished edges. It comes ready to hang.

About the Artist
Laura begins the painting process by taking multiple photographs, which she then combines and sketches into one composition. She takes a spontaneous approach to color, and often finds that her final paintings are quite different than her original intentions. As such, her color palette is vibrant and at times unexpected. Laura’s artwork is executed with stylized modernism, featuring heavy outlines and dramatic shadows. Much of her subject matter is architectural. “I especially like historical buildings in my area,” says Laura. “I am fascinated by the geometric shapes of the old buildings, their varieties and repetitions, their dramatic color contrast. To me, their simple structures have personality and dignity.” Laura works best when her studio is clean and well organized, and finds inspiration in the “miles of good paintings” hanging in the world’s great museums.

Words that describe this painting: landscape, farmhouse, cows, impressionist, green, rural landscape, European, architecture, animals, landscape, representational, modern , acrylic painting, green

Farmhouse with Cows
Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen
Acrylic painting on stretched linen
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2016
16 in. h x 20 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 0 oz.