Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei

Artist’s biography

Chien Chung Wei was born in 1968 and aimed to be a painter at age 10. He earned a master’s degree in Fine Arts, Taiwan Normal University. As a renowned artist, he has been featured many times in “The Art of Watercolour”, “The Watercolor Artist”, “International Artist”, and other major watercolor magazines. Over the years, he has won many awards in international competitions.

In addition, he is the first artist in Taiwan to become a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society. He is also the author of bestselling books, “The Intrigue of Form” and “Learning Watercolor from Demonstrations”. He now teaches watercolor in Taiwan and has been invited to instruct watercolor workshops worldwide.

Awards

2019. “Ambience of Jiufen”, won the “Bronze Medal of Honor” at the 152nd Annual International Exhibition of America.

2018. “Venice at Dusk”, won the “Bronze Medal of Honor” at the 151st Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society (AWS).

2017. “Moscow Nocturne No.3”, chosen for the cover of Splash 18: The Best of Watercolor.

Watercolor Society (AWS).

2017. “Ambience of Jiufen”, won 1st place in the Artists Network Watermedia Showcase competition 2017.

2017. “The Last Sunshine Is Still Warm Today”, won the Paul B. Remmey, AWS, Memorial Award at the 150th Annual International Exhibition of American Watercolor Society (AWS).

2017. “Gazing” (Pencil Drawing), won the Exceptional Merit Award at the 19th Portrait Society of America (PSA).

2016. “Cambridge Riders”, won The Matt Bruce RI Memorial Award at the 204th International Exhibition in the Royal Institute of Watercolour Artists (RI)

2016. “It Has Just Rained in Beidou”, was selected for the 149th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and became the signature member of AWS.

2015. Open Exhibition.”View of Bali, from Danshui”, won the Alan R. Chiara Memorial Award at the 148th Annual International.

Exhibition of American Watercolor Society (AWS).

2015. “Walking in the Sunshine”, won the Northwest Watercolor Foundation Award at the NWWS 75th Internation.

2015. “It Has Just Rained in Beidou”, won the 2nd place in Artists Network Watermedia Showcase competition 2015.

2015. “Venice at Dusk”, won the Honorable Mention Award of Shenzhen International Watercolor Biennial 2015-2016.

2014. “Venetian Night”, selected for the 94th NWS Annual International Exhibition and became the signature member of NWS.

2014 . “Snow Scene in Shirakawa”, won the 1st place in Artists Network Watermedia Showcase competition 2014.

Chien Chung Wei Watercolor Paintings

“Painting is like a magic mirror, it reflects the real or virtual world, human nature is good or bad, and also reflects the truth of nature and one’s own existence. The great artists in art history were all magicians who gave life to their paintings. Until now, I am still thinking and looking for the magic that artists have blown into their artistic creations? How did they have this magical power? Maybe there will never be a standard answer, I just hope in life, I can find my own answer.” Artist Chien Chung Wei

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Taiwan Scene No 2 38 cm x 54 cm, Watercolor, 2014

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Kishu An Forest of Literature 26.9 cm x 37 cm, Watercolor, 2016

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Fall in love in Snow Village 27.3 cm x 37.1 cm, Watercolor, 2015

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Flowing Venice 26.8 cm x 38.5 cm, Watercolor, 2016

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Old Town, Hyeres 37 cm x 27.5 cm, Watercolor, 2017

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Boat Named Prince 27.3 cm x 36.6 cm, Watercolor,2016

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Moscow Nocturne No.3 27.5 cm x 37.3 cm, Watercolor,2015

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Prague at Dusk 27.3 cm x 37.2 cm, Watercolor,2017

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | View of Bali, From Danshui 37cm x 55.5cm, Watercolor,2014

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Jiufen Town 37.2 cm x 27.5 cm, Watercolor, 2017

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Alive 37 cm x 27 cm, Watercolor, 2015

Watercolor Paintings by artist Chien Chung Wei | Canna 37 cm x 27.5 cm, Watercolor, 2017

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