I am an artist for oriental water color paintings and calligraphy, instructed in South Korea (1985 – 1992) and Massachusetts in USA (1996-2000). I worked for Red Cross in South Korea for 13 years, but always had a love for classic oriental painting, calligraphy, the natural world, and was encouraged to discover my own talent. I started calligraphy at an academy since I was young and have been continuing water color painting since.



I use oriental painting brush made from furs such as wolf and horse. For the ink, I ground ink sticks with water on a specific ink stone to be used in my paintings and writing calligraphy. The ink sticks are made of rosin root from burning oil and the ink stone is made of natural rock. My subject matter originates from my memory, imagination, and photos, but sometimes I get inspirations from my travels outside.



Awards

June 2019 - Merit Award Columbus Art Festival, OH

Aug. 2018 - First place Park Avenue Summer Art Festival, Rochester, NY

June 2018 - First Award at Crosby Fest of the Art, Toledo, OH

Aug. 2015 – Best of Category at Glenview Art Show, Chicago, IL

Oct. 2014 – Best of Show at Letchworth Arts Show, NY

July 2014 – Award of Distinction at Syracuse Art Festival, NY

Oct. 2012 – 1st place at Letchworth Arts Show, NY

July 2012 – Honorable Mention, Syracuse Art Festival, NY

Jan. 2011 – Best show in Lido Key Art Show, FL

June 2010 – 1st place Judge’s choice, Ocean City, MD

Mar. 2010 – Best place at Gardenscape, Rochester, NY

Oct. 2009 – 1st place at Letchworth Art Show, NY

May 2009 – Honorable Mention (2nd place) Fine Art Fiesta, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Oct. 2006 – 1st place at Letchworth Arts Show, NY

May 2006 – 3rd place Tawson Town Springfest, MD

July 2004 – 3rd place at Corn Hill Arts Festival, NY

Sep. 2004 – 2nd place at The Pumpkins Fest, CT

Feb. 1999 – Award of Merit at South Shore Art Center, MA

June 1998 – Best show in Woburn Library Art Show, MA