EUGENE LIU
Born in Shanghai in 1957, Eugene Liu received formal artistic training from an early age and later apprenticed under the esteemed Chinese painters Tang Yan. This classical foundation established the disciplined technique and meticulous craftsmanship that define his work today.
Over more than four decades, he has cultivated a practice rooted in traditional realism, working primarily in oil. His landscapes are recognised for their clarity, fine detail, and the patient, observational approach that reflects years of committed study.
After moving to North America in the mid-1980s, he settled in Vancouver, where the dramatic terrain of British Columbia became his central inspiration. His paintings draw deeply from the Pacific Northwest’s shifting light and expansive natural forms, offering a sense of stillness that invites slow looking.
His works are held in private collections across Japan, Europe, and North America.
Endorsements from Renowned Masters
Eugene received intensive traditional Chinese painting training as a teenager under several eminent masters in China.
Tang Yun (唐云, 1910–1993)
Vice President, Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy Tang Yun stands as a pillar of modern Chinese art history. Heralded as one of the “Four Greats” of modern Shanghai flower-and-bird painting, his technical mastery and scholarly spirit earned him international acclaim. His works are held in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Signature Masterpiece: Sunflowers Facing the Sun (葵花朵朵向太阳)
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Legacy: A central figure in bridging traditional aesthetics with 20th-century vitality.
Tang Yilan 唐逸览 (b. 1942)
Honorary Director, Tang Yun Art Museum As the son and direct disciple of Tang Yun, Tang Yilan carries forward the torch of one of Shanghai’s most distinguished painting families. He is a National Grade II Artist (二级美术师) and a full-time professional painter at the Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy (上海中国画院).
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Artistic Lineage: Direct successor to the Tang family’s "flower-and-bird" mastery.
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Role: Dedicated to preserving and evolving the authentic techniques of the Shanghai School.
Yao Youxin 姚有信 (1935–1997)
Master of Figure and Portraiture Yao Youxin was a visionary who fused traditional Chinese ink with Western techniques. His work sits at the intersection of art and global diplomacy; his major ink works were displayed in the Great Hall of the People during President Nixon’s historic 1972 visit to China.
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Portraitist to World Leaders: Painted official portraits for Nancy Reagan (presented to the White House), Barbara Bush, Raisa Gorbachev, and Armand Hammer.
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International Reach: Widely exhibited across the United States, Japan, and Singapore.
Cheng Shifa 程十发 (1921–2007)
Former Director, Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy. A titan of the art world, Cheng Shifa is the creator of the globally influential “Cheng Jia Yang” (程家样) figure style. His market prestige is unmatched, with auction records exceeding $1.3 Million USD. His legacy is immortalized in the national-level Cheng Shifa Art Museum (程十发艺术馆) in Shanghai.
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Signature Masterpiece: Fair Ladies Procession (丽人行)
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Global Recognition: Multiple works held in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
My Previous Works
Traditional Chinese Ink Painting
Water Color Painting
