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# Statistics
Favourites: 1; Deviations: 113; Watchers: 3987
Watching: 56; Pageviews: 149262; Comments Made: 476; Friends: 56
# Interests
Favorite movies: My Neighbor Totoro, Russian ArkOther Interests: Art, Reading, Film
# About me
Beauty, wisdom, self-discovery and passion. I have explored these themes in my work for over two decades. The women I paint represent stages along a path to a deeper understanding of myself and the world around me. Their physical beauty and the opulence of the fabrics and jewelry they wear are symbols of their spiritual accomplishments, of their inner strength, of their pride and confidence. I am convinced that my own mission is to share that understanding, and I have spent most of my life working in the classical tradition of narrative, realistic art. I am influenced by Asian philosophy, but also draw from contemporary design, international film and theater for inspiration.I was born in China, but have lived and worked in Canada, Japan and the United States for most of my life.
Thanks for welcoming me at Deviant Art. I have long been a fan, but I am now just learning how to use it to share my work.
You can visit my website
and my YouTube site
or follow me on Instagram www.instagram/jialu_classic >here and www.instagram.com/jialu_contem⦠>here,
or follow my Facebook page
Current Residence: Los Angeles
Favourite style of art: Figurative Realism
Favourite cartoon character: Totoro
# Comments
Comments: 669
75ronin [2020-12-26 14:42:49 +0000 UTC]
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75ronin [2018-12-26 20:16:44 +0000 UTC]
We have hope this Christmas because Jesus was born.
Have a Merry Christmas!
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Art-by-Cheyenne [2018-03-18 19:03:18 +0000 UTC]
Such beautiful and inspiring works of art! Β I love your galleryΒ Β
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jialu In reply to Art-by-Cheyenne [2018-06-05 03:25:46 +0000 UTC]
I appreciate it so much!
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bear48 [2018-03-10 01:47:34 +0000 UTC]
I will be off grid for awhile so I have to be early of not at all.
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Happy BirthdayΒ
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bear48 [2017-03-11 17:21:43 +0000 UTC]
going to be off air for a few days and did not want to miss your birthday soooo....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z-1fTβ¦
ΒHappy BirthdayΒ
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pitoukhmer [2016-04-01 04:49:08 +0000 UTC]
Dear Jia, I really love your creative ideas...Β
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TheAstronomicon [2016-03-15 01:10:03 +0000 UTC]
Happy birthday from a random stranger, may it be a most excellent one!
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bear48 [2016-03-14 00:17:22 +0000 UTC]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z-1fTβ¦
Happy Birthday
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LiminalWorks [2016-02-27 22:59:11 +0000 UTC]
Hello Jia Β - I found your book 'Illuminated' almost by accident at a book store today. Β I can't believe I've gotten this far in life without seeing your work.Β
The way you render the female figure, the colors and lighting are truly sublime. Reading through your introduction in the book, and watching some of your youtube videos moved me nearly to tears.Β
Thank you for being on DA and sharing your more recent works in progress and paintings.Β
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AbigailRoses [2016-02-17 17:51:35 +0000 UTC]
Hey do you have a tumblr? I dont use DA anymore but would still love to follow your work!
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jeffzz111 [2015-03-14 22:28:08 +0000 UTC]
Wish you happiness and excellent health always
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goddessandmcmanus [2014-12-25 09:50:39 +0000 UTC]
Quite a special gallery you have here
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PasqualeDemattia [2014-11-17 22:45:36 +0000 UTC]
There's too much to fave! It's all beautifull!
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