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JJ Jiang believes...
- Art must be rooted in life, drawing inspiration from all aspects of culture and living.
- To elevate one's art, one must elevate the mind. Art reflects the mind of its creator.
- There are no secrets in painting, only strong fundamentals and honest work. JJ will always focus on the fundamentals of art--no gimmicks, no tricks.
- Drawing is the very foundation of painting. Though teaching painting, JJ will emphasize the importance of drawing.
JJ approaches teaching by...
- Giving demos with step-by step explanation (from life or photo)
- Working with participants individually.
- Sharing his knowledge and perspectives from both western and eastern cultures, often using stories and analogies to communicate points in meaningful and clear ways.
- Offering critique sessions designed (both group & individual) based solely on fundamentals to develop participants' awareness of strengths and weakness in their work.
- Instead of focusing on producing one specific painting, JJ focuses on teaching a method which can be applied to future work and used to with different mediums.
JJ's strengths include...
- Solid training and skill in drawing
- Exceptional understanding of perspectives (from his many years of study and application)
- Cultural and historical understanding (wide view)
- Confidence with demos - from life or photo
- Versatility - excels in different mediums and subjects
- Ability to approach teaching both intellectually and poetically