Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Artist Comments
Artist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen paints a lady walking with her tall and graceful poodle during early fall. "It's a time when nature and architecture harmonize in a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"The house right at the neighborhood entrance," says Laura. "Never been occupied - it looks so moody at certain time of the day. Love the style and its rustiness, the light on the front of the house and shadow on the ground."
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: house, neighborhood, expressionism, architecture, expressionism, representational, acrylic painting, blue
Moody Blue House...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
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 can...
21st Century and Contemporary Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
The city of Prague is quaint and vibrant. There are so many little pockets of beautifully juxtaposed buildings.
About the Artist
Laura begin...
21st Century and Contemporary Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Dorothea Dix Park in North Carolina near the sunflower fields. "The place has so much history," says Laura. "I tried to capture the stillness and quietness by...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Yellow victorian on a quiet street in Cary, North Carolina. Bright spring light shines from the right, illuminating the new growth in the yard and casting an ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Evening in an italian town. The title "Passeggiata" refers to a leisurely stroll often taken after dinner where friends meet up on the street. Dramatic lighti...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Laura remarks of her attraction to this scene, "the color of this remarkably well preserved house, the rich history behind it. How the light reveals the under...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic, Panel
2010s Abstract Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic, Oil, Cotton Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic, Spray Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Varnish, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Gesso, Ink, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Other Art Style Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Gesso, Ink, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen Interior Paintings
Gesso, Ink, Acrylic