Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen

Lake House at Dusk, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A lake house stands serenely as the sun dips below the horizon, its silhouette softly outlined against the glowing sky. Lily pads float gently on the water, their delicate petals catching the faint glimmer of twilight. A pair of ducks glide with a leisurely grace that echoes the peacefulness of the moment. The air is calm and quiet, filled only with the gentle sounds of nature settling into the evening.

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: sky, lake, tree, duck, houses, lily pads, tranquil, dusk, twilight, dusk, pond, architecture, expressionism, acrylic painting, yellow

Lake House at Dusk
Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen
Acrylic painting on stretched linen
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
20 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
0 lbs. 12 oz.