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Sam Zhao

Summer Splash, oil on canvas.

What are your earliest memories of being artistic?   I started drawing when I was 5 years old

When did art become a pursuit?  Started from high school

Are you self-taught or formally educated in visual art?   I went to Art school and majored in oil painting

The Music, oil on canvas.

In what other ways are you involved in the local art community?   I teach and also lecture fine art history

What role do you think the artist plays in society?   Myself, as a realistic artist, trying to make beautiful world even more memorable

What medium do you currently work in and how did you choose this medium?   Mainly I use oil. Maybe that’s what I belong to

Beautiful Fall, oil on canvas.

What is your creative process? Where are you finding ideas for your art these days?   It depends. I can be inspired by a old tree for landscapes. For portrait work, sometimes by the visual impact of color and composition

What’s your favorite place to see art?   Art museum

Do you own any art by other artists?   Yes

Do you have any shows coming up?   Yes

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Website: https://samzhaofineart.com/

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