Ding Shaoguang (widely known as Ting Shao Kuang in the West), the 79-year-old Chinese-American painter, has achieved quite a lot over the decades: founding the Yunnan school of painting, establishing himself as a world-renowned heavy-color painting artist and earning a reputation that has made him one of the most influential Chinese artists of today.

His artworks have also made him a well-known name in auction circles. In 1992, for example, his White Nights sold for HK$2.2 million ($281,796) at a Christie’s auction, breaking the then record for the highest auction price for an artwork from a living Chinese artist.

Ding has always walked a slightly different path than other Chinese artists. Although he received a traditional Chinese art education while growing up in Beijing, he rebelled against traditional styles during his teenage years.

At age 23, he moved to Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, where he taught at the Yunnan Arts University. Always looking for something new, Ding was greatly influenced by the local scenery as well as the art of the province’s many ethnic groups during his time there. Although the artist is now in his late 70s, he still tries to keep up with the latest trends in the art world, while constantly seeking ways to innovate.

丁绍光的画，清新秀美，富有诗意，国人说他的画是“装饰画”或“工笔重彩”，国外有人说他的画是“浪漫主义”和“理想主义”的结合。依我看，我十分赞同张道一教授的评价：“它是被时代呼唤出来的，反映了人类所共同的追求祥和美好的心理与愿望，不必硬要套上一个既成的外壳。丁绍光就是丁绍光，他的作品只能像黑格尔所讲的‘这一个’，是‘完满的个性’。”

一是绮丽的风光民情。
丁绍光于六十年代初，在云南工作的经历给他提供了取之不尽、用之不竭的艺术营养，他日夜陶醉于云南那绮丽的风光民情中，几乎在他至今所有的艺术创作中，都热情地表达了以祖国西双版纳和云南乡土风情为主的题材。同时，在他的独特画面中不但洋溢着喜悦与幸福，而且还渗透了当地的风俗。

二是细劲的铁线描绘。
在丁绍光的作品中，以运用中国画传统艺术中的铁线描而著称，细劲有力的铁线描贯穿了他的所有画面，而且他经常以金线或银线统一勾勒，使画面为之一亮，充满了诗一般的意境。

三是夸张的变形手法。
说到丁绍光那夸张的变形，乃是观众都钦佩的。原因有两点，其一他提倡的变形仍符合人物的解剖原理，不像有些画家一试变形，什么都走了样，甚至连关节都能逆转；其二是他的变形变得美，纤细的手臂及特长的颈部等都能让人接受。

四是绚丽的色彩效果。
法国安德鲁·帕利诺称他作品的色彩为“正如敦煌莫高窟中那绚丽多彩……”作者也说：“在现代艺术的洋洋世界里，色彩对比的运用，应千变万化，令人目眩神迷。”的确，丁绍光是一位色彩学大师，看过他作品的人，肯定第一眼就会被色彩所迷住。

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Ding Shaoguang (widely known as Ting Shao Kuang in the West), the 79-year-old Chinese-American painter, has achieved quite a lot over the decades: founding the Yunnan school of painting, establishing himself as a world-renowned heavy-color painting artist and earning a reputation that has made him one of the most influential Chinese artists of today.

His artworks have also made him a well-known name in auction circles. In 1992, for example, his White Nights sold for HK$2.2 million ($281,796) at a Christie’s auction, breaking the then record for the highest auction price for an artwork from a living Chinese artist.

Ding has always walked a slightly different path than other Chinese artists. Although he received a traditional Chinese art education while growing up in Beijing, he rebelled against traditional styles during his teenage years.

At age 23, he moved to Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, where he taught at the Yunnan Arts University. Always looking for something new, Ding was greatly influenced by the local scenery as well as the art of the province’s many ethnic groups during his time there. Although the artist is now in his late 70s, he still tries to keep up with the latest trends in the art world, while constantly seeking ways to innovate.

丁绍光的画，清新秀美，富有诗意，国人说他的画是“装饰画”或“工笔重彩”，国外有人说他的画是“浪漫主义”和“理想主义”的结合。依我看，我十分赞同张道一教授的评价：“它是被时代呼唤出来的，反映了人类所共同的追求祥和美好的心理与愿望，不必硬要套上一个既成的外壳。丁绍光就是丁绍光，他的作品只能像黑格尔所讲的‘这一个’，是‘完满的个性’。”

一是绮丽的风光民情。
丁绍光于六十年代初，在云南工作的经历给他提供了取之不尽、用之不竭的艺术营养，他日夜陶醉于云南那绮丽的风光民情中，几乎在他至今所有的艺术创作中，都热情地表达了以祖国西双版纳和云南乡土风情为主的题材。同时，在他的独特画面中不但洋溢着喜悦与幸福，而且还渗透了当地的风俗。

二是细劲的铁线描绘。
在丁绍光的作品中，以运用中国画传统艺术中的铁线描而著称，细劲有力的铁线描贯穿了他的所有画面，而且他经常以金线或银线统一勾勒，使画面为之一亮，充满了诗一般的意境。

三是夸张的变形手法。
说到丁绍光那夸张的变形，乃是观众都钦佩的。原因有两点，其一他提倡的变形仍符合人物的解剖原理，不像有些画家一试变形，什么都走了样，甚至连关节都能逆转；其二是他的变形变得美，纤细的手臂及特长的颈部等都能让人接受。

四是绚丽的色彩效果。
法国安德鲁·帕利诺称他作品的色彩为“正如敦煌莫高窟中那绚丽多彩……”作者也说：“在现代艺术的洋洋世界里，色彩对比的运用，应千变万化，令人目眩神迷。”的确，丁绍光是一位色彩学大师，看过他作品的人，肯定第一眼就会被色彩所迷住。

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Ding Shaoguang (widely known as Ting Shao Kuang in the West), the 79-year-old Chinese-American painter, has achieved quite a lot over the decades: founding the Yunnan school of painting, establishing himself as a world-renowned heavy-color painting artist and earning a reputation that has made him one of the most influential Chinese artists of today.

His artworks have also made him a well-known name in auction circles. In 1992, for example, his White Nights sold for HK$2.2 million ($281,796) at a Christie’s auction, breaking the then record for the highest auction price for an artwork from a living Chinese artist.

Ding has always walked a slightly different path than other Chinese artists. Although he received a traditional Chinese art education while growing up in Beijing, he rebelled against traditional styles during his teenage years.

At age 23, he moved to Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, where he taught at the Yunnan Arts University. Always looking for something new, Ding was greatly influenced by the local scenery as well as the art of the province’s many ethnic groups during his time there. Although the artist is now in his late 70s, he still tries to keep up with the latest trends in the art world, while constantly seeking ways to innovate.

丁绍光的画，清新秀美，富有诗意，国人说他的画是“装饰画”或“工笔重彩”，国外有人说他的画是“浪漫主义”和“理想主义”的结合。依我看，我十分赞同张道一教授的评价：“它是被时代呼唤出来的，反映了人类所共同的追求祥和美好的心理与愿望，不必硬要套上一个既成的外壳。丁绍光就是丁绍光，他的作品只能像黑格尔所讲的‘这一个’，是‘完满的个性’。”

一是绮丽的风光民情。
丁绍光于六十年代初，在云南工作的经历给他提供了取之不尽、用之不竭的艺术营养，他日夜陶醉于云南那绮丽的风光民情中，几乎在他至今所有的艺术创作中，都热情地表达了以祖国西双版纳和云南乡土风情为主的题材。同时，在他的独特画面中不但洋溢着喜悦与幸福，而且还渗透了当地的风俗。

二是细劲的铁线描绘。
在丁绍光的作品中，以运用中国画传统艺术中的铁线描而著称，细劲有力的铁线描贯穿了他的所有画面，而且他经常以金线或银线统一勾勒，使画面为之一亮，充满了诗一般的意境。

三是夸张的变形手法。
说到丁绍光那夸张的变形，乃是观众都钦佩的。原因有两点，其一他提倡的变形仍符合人物的解剖原理，不像有些画家一试变形，什么都走了样，甚至连关节都能逆转；其二是他的变形变得美，纤细的手臂及特长的颈部等都能让人接受。

四是绚丽的色彩效果。
法国安德鲁·帕利诺称他作品的色彩为“正如敦煌莫高窟中那绚丽多彩……”作者也说：“在现代艺术的洋洋世界里，色彩对比的运用，应千变万化，令人目眩神迷。”的确，丁绍光是一位色彩学大师，看过他作品的人，肯定第一眼就会被色彩所迷住。

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Ding Shaoguang (widely known as Ting Shao Kuang in the West), the 79-year-old Chinese-American painter, has achieved quite a lot over the decades: founding the Yunnan school of painting, establishing himself as a world-renowned heavy-color painting artist and earning a reputation that has made him one of the most influential Chinese artists of today.

His artworks have also made him a well-known name in auction circles. In 1992, for example, his White Nights sold for HK$2.2 million ($281,796) at a Christie’s auction, breaking the then record for the highest auction price for an artwork from a living Chinese artist.

Ding has always walked a slightly different path than other Chinese artists. Although he received a traditional Chinese art education while growing up in Beijing, he rebelled against traditional styles during his teenage years.

At age 23, he moved to Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, where he taught at the Yunnan Arts University. Always looking for something new, Ding was greatly influenced by the local scenery as well as the art of the province’s many ethnic groups during his time there. Although the artist is now in his late 70s, he still tries to keep up with the latest trends in the art world, while constantly seeking ways to innovate.

丁绍光的画，清新秀美，富有诗意，国人说他的画是“装饰画”或“工笔重彩”，国外有人说他的画是“浪漫主义”和“理想主义”的结合。依我看，我十分赞同张道一教授的评价：“它是被时代呼唤出来的，反映了人类所共同的追求祥和美好的心理与愿望，不必硬要套上一个既成的外壳。丁绍光就是丁绍光，他的作品只能像黑格尔所讲的‘这一个’，是‘完满的个性’。”

一是绮丽的风光民情。
丁绍光于六十年代初，在云南工作的经历给他提供了取之不尽、用之不竭的艺术营养，他日夜陶醉于云南那绮丽的风光民情中，几乎在他至今所有的艺术创作中，都热情地表达了以祖国西双版纳和云南乡土风情为主的题材。同时，在他的独特画面中不但洋溢着喜悦与幸福，而且还渗透了当地的风俗。

二是细劲的铁线描绘。
在丁绍光的作品中，以运用中国画传统艺术中的铁线描而著称，细劲有力的铁线描贯穿了他的所有画面，而且他经常以金线或银线统一勾勒，使画面为之一亮，充满了诗一般的意境。

三是夸张的变形手法。
说到丁绍光那夸张的变形，乃是观众都钦佩的。原因有两点，其一他提倡的变形仍符合人物的解剖原理，不像有些画家一试变形，什么都走了样，甚至连关节都能逆转；其二是他的变形变得美，纤细的手臂及特长的颈部等都能让人接受。

四是绚丽的色彩效果。
法国安德鲁·帕利诺称他作品的色彩为“正如敦煌莫高窟中那绚丽多彩……”作者也说：“在现代艺术的洋洋世界里，色彩对比的运用，应千变万化，令人目眩神迷。”的确，丁绍光是一位色彩学大师，看过他作品的人，肯定第一眼就会被色彩所迷住。

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The techniques and skills necessary to create Silk Art are passed from generation to generation, and require years of training to master the techniques. While embroidery is ubiquitous throughout the world, high quality Silk Art is rare. Only a tiny handful of people can produce Silk Art that touches your heart and soul.

The real reason, however, to possess Silk Art, is its beauty. The gentle kiss of love, the warmth of a summer afternoon, the wind on your face, the water flowing by, the delicate touch of the feathers fluttering, the majestic animal become poetry in the Silk Art form.

There is a sense of life you can taste with your eyes, a sense of spirit captured as no other media can. This exquisite artwork will remain pristine for your family to appreciate for generations. Please explore our galleries and join the international family of Silk Art collectors.

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The techniques and skills necessary to create Silk Art are passed from generation to generation, and require years of training to master the techniques. While embroidery is ubiquitous throughout the world, high quality Silk Art is rare. Only a tiny handful of people can produce Silk Art that touches your heart and soul.

The real reason, however, to possess Silk Art, is its beauty. The gentle kiss of love, the warmth of a summer afternoon, the wind on your face, the water flowing by, the delicate touch of the feathers fluttering, the majestic animal become poetry in the Silk Art form.

There is a sense of life you can taste with your eyes, a sense of spirit captured as no other media can. This exquisite artwork will remain pristine for your family to appreciate for generations. Please explore our galleries and join the international family of Silk Art collectors.

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2. Strand Size – The thinner the silk, the finer the art
The thickness of the silk thread is an important aspect of each work of Silk Art. One silk thread can be divided into 16 individual strands, the smallest, finer than a human hair. A good rule-of-thumb is the thinner the silk, the finer the quality of the silk embroidery.

Overall, the affected of Silk Art is similar to Pointillism. Up close you can see each of the tiny stitches and marvel at the design and execution of such detailed work, but when you step back, you are enthralled by the beauty of the image created.

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4. Color – the more colors, the more realistic look of the art
Only carefully-dyed, pure silk is used in our Silk Art. We use thousands of different shades of color. The wide variety of tones and shades used by our artists, allow them to create shading and dimension bringing the silk embroidery artwork to life.The same images may made in different sizes and quality levels. Usually, the larger canvases will use a greater variety of colors. With few exceptions, very detailed and colorful artwork will need to be made in larger sizes.

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Does the art have credibility and long term value?

The right piece, we believe it will. Keep in mind this art form has been around for thousands of years and top end pieces sell in the hundred of thousands of dollars. See some of our grand masters.

BUT it is with hesitation I would accept any claim of long term value for any art. The only way to truly see if art has investment value is when it is resold. Find art because you love it, not because you expect it to be worth thousands of dollars in years to come.

One of the big reasons we believe Silk Art will increase in value is simply what is happening to the art. The way you get a 3000 year history to the art is when you are born you have no choice. In today’s China people have lots of choices. A major concern is, as China industrializes, the hand arts, especially one where you spend hour after hour after hour stitching, will disappear.

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5. Layers of Stitches – Visual Depth
Silk artists vary the length and thickness of stitches, layering them one on top of one another to create depth of perspective. The Silk Art creation process is different from paintings. When an artist creates an image in silk, each of the individual fibers and their color remain intact. Where a painter would blend the paints to create the exact affect desired, a silk embroidery artist must blend the colors by layering them. The effect is to control exposure of color, depth of perspective, lighting and shadowing, creating an effect not replicated in any other form of art. The more skilled an artist is at layering and stitching the more dynamic the interaction with light. This is a key measurement of quality called Visual Depth.

Some simple pieces may have 3 or 4 layers of stitches; larger works might have ten times that amount. When a Silk Artist creates a very complicated landscape, it has more layers of stitches than are completely visible, building and blending the colors to replicate nature as closely as possible. The same piece of art can become the forest in morning sun, to mid-day, to evening and even all the way to moonlight. It is truly spectacular and beautiful.

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