RICHARD JIN

               PROFESSIONAL ARTIST

    Richard ( Zhi Xing) Jin, born in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China, graduated from the Art Institute of Shanghai. In 1997, Mr. Jin was listed in the Directory of Famous People of China. More than 50 of his works have been exhibited in various exhibitions of fine art, resulting in several awards.

In 1997, Richard Jin immigrated to the United States and now resides in Los Angeles, California. In his oil paintings, Richard creates a sense of peacefulness and tranquility that extends beyond the frame. He gives life and soul to every tree, bush, and stretch of land in his paintings. A hat, a cat, a boat, a flower, a basket of fruit, a chair, a hammock, and patches of grass all come to life, be they in a gentle breeze, at sunset, or in the shade of an autumn grove, waiting in quiet anticipation. This anticipation, in turn, enchants the viewer with a broad expanse for pleasurable and unencumbered imagination leading to a sense of hope as wondrous and glistening as the sun. In short, Richard Jin?s realistic oil paintings boast beautiful and luminous colors infused with a sense of peaceful serenity. Through his paintings, he generates a gratifying visual experience that exceeds the boundaries of the canvas, instilling in the viewer feelings of enduring inspiration and hope, both visually and spiritually. These are the heart and soul of Richard Jin?s realistic oil paintings.