https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/ Contemporary Paintings "Grand Canal, Venice" is, as it states, the Grand Canal in Italy, Venice. The background shows Venice's buildings. Many years from now, this scenery might be submerged underwater due to rising water levels. However, the boats of Venice will forever bring people's hearts back to the days when the buildings of the town were the grandest there were. Done in artist grade pastels and acrylic on Canvas. 92cm by 92cm https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=125590947 125590947 92cm by 122cm. Acrylic on canvas. "Flowers In Bloom" is a traditional still life painting that will liven any place. https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=128942960 128942960 "River of Hope" is a painting depicting a peaceful Southern village in China in the beautiful dawn light. With the view from a rooftop, one can see a river flowing through. It represents the beginning a new day. And the possibilities of life. 92cm by 92cm Pastels on Canvas https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=125590948 125590948 "Cold Winter's Day" is a view of a cold winter's morning in a Western village in China. Through a bedroom window from a tall building, you can feel the radiance of the snow reflecting the morning sunlight. A few days before welcoming the New Year, one can feel the peaceful and happy atmosphere just before the celebrations. 92cm by 92cm Pastel on Canvas https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=125590945 125590945 https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=132077754 132077754 https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=132077755 132077755 https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=132077756 132077756 https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=132077757 132077757 As Singapore's national flower, the Vanda Miss Joquim orchid is a beautiful piece of Art that will liven any place you put it in. Acrylic and artist grade oil pastels on rice paper. 180cm by 143cm Oil Pastels on Rice Paper https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=127720198 127720198 https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=176659235 176659235 In stark contrast to "My daughter's childhood", "My Childhood" is quite the opposite of happy. The artist, depicted as the child in this painting, is seen monotonous in color. With a terrified look on his face. Conveying the terror he saw in his childhood as the Chinese government struck fear in every person. However, the artist, as a child, has no way to help. With a hint of the red scarf all Chinese children wear as a mark. The tear in the picture makes it seem like a picture, a memory. A thorn childhood. But, to the right of the child, we see an open door. A door to freedom. A door to hope. To a better life. But it is blurry. Faded. Almost dream like. Will the child escape from the horror of his childhood? A piece filled with emotions that has many stories to tell. 76cm by 77cm Pastel and Acrylic on Canvas https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=127719005 127719005 "My daughter's Childhood" is a painting of the artist's, Shimo, daughter. Wearing a tiara and smiling at the viewers, she is seen opening her arms. Maybe to hug the viewer. Perhaps to welcome them to her happy world, full of joy and laughter. An angel to the artist. The joy of his life. She will definitely brighten up any room with her beautiful smile. With a background as a Christmas tree, it can be interpreted as her having many gifts in her life. But, she too is a gift to her father. 76cm by 77cm Pastel and Acrylic on Canvas https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=127719006 127719006 "Expression of Love" is a painting of a traditional Bei Jing opera singer. Life is like a play. Everyone plays a part in it. It has happy scenes and sad scenes. Ups and downs. However, the sad scenes in the play make it interesting. Just like how hardships make us stronger in character. 77cm by 77cm Pastels on Canvas https://chenshimo.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=125401400 125401400