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Walking Back into Autumn Again — May 23, 2026 "Autumn Sings" Oil on canvas with frame 31x31" 2026 Lately, I have been immersed in a different state of painting. I have been constantly experimenting with blending calligraphy, abstraction, and painting anew—no longer merely "depicting scenery," but focusing instead on the movement of the brushstrokes themselves, the collision of colors, and that certain "spirit" hovering between control and chaos. As I painted, I even gradually forgot "how one is supposed to paint a tree." Instead, I began to concern myself with other things: Would the colors suddenly come alive after a...

After Being Gently Brushed by Time May 21, 2026 Kevin Liang "Trace of Times 2" Mix medium on metal 32x40 inches 2026 Lately, I’ve grown increasingly fond of a painting approach I call "ruining it, then trying to save it." In the past, I always felt that a painting should become clearer and more complete as it progressed—the more finished, the better. But gradually, I discovered that what truly captivates me are, in fact, those things that are on the verge of vanishing yet still retain a faint trace of life. Things like old photographs, weathered walls, or the last...

After the Tide Kevin Liang "Trace of Times 1" Mixed Media on metal 30X40 inches 2026  This new work continues my ongoing exploration of the space between abstraction and representation, but with a quieter and more simplified approach. I began with a photographic image of flowers as the foundation of the painting. Instead of preserving their original brightness, I deliberately muted and darkened the colors, allowing the image to feel more distant — almost like a memory slowly fading over time. Inspired in part by Gerhard Richter’s squeegee technique, I then dragged broad layers of turquoise and blue-green paint across...

I recently completed a large oil painting, Golden Tranquility (50x60 inches), inspired by the memory of autumn scenery. The piece took two months to finish and combines techniques of both palette knife and brushwork. Most of the painting was created with a palette knife, layering bold textures, while a brush was used for final touches, adding refinement and contrast. This interplay of tools emphasizes a deeply personal and expressive approach. In this painting, I focused on the deliberate direction of both knife strokes and brushwork, using layered colors to reflect the richness of nature and the passage of time. Each...