Chinese (Gongbi) Paintings

The Enchanted & The Glorious is an exquisite, hand-painted silk artwork that blends Chinese mythology, personal history, and the natural beauty of peonies. Featuring iconic elements like the Suzhou garden walls, the Forbidden City, and the subtle presence of the White Serpent and Green Snake, this piece captures a rich narrative of heritage and identity.

Vibrant peony blossoms in the foreground symbolise prosperity and elegance, while delicate architectural details evoke both childhood memories in Suzhou and life in England. The painting’s intricate design and layered storytelling make it a timeless masterpiece, perfect for collectors who appreciate cultural depth and artistic craftsmanship.

Size: 200 cm x 84 cm (Unframed)

Medium: Ink and pigments on silk

This artwork was meticulously crafted over the course of one month, with the artist dedicating 10 to 12 hours of painting each day to achieve its intricate details and vibrant depth. The result is a piece that brings an air of refined beauty and storytelling into any space.

The original painting comes with a photo storybook explaining the details and stories in the painting. 

Prints are available. 

Voices of Spring captures the quiet yet vibrant awakening of nature, showcasing the delicate beauty of springtime blossoms. Created using the meticulous Gongbi technique, this ink and pigment painting on rice paper reflects the timeless harmony of Oriental artistry.

Every detail of this 60 x 70 cm composition is imbued with precision and care, from the soft interplay of colours to the intricate lines that celebrate the grace of blooming flowers. Voices of Spring invites viewers into a serene world of renewal, elegance, and poetic charm.

Perfect for those who treasure the beauty of traditional craftsmanship, this piece brings a touch of spring’s vitality and tranquillity to any space.

Ink & Pigments on Rice Paper.

Size: 40cm x 60cm

An original chrysanthemum painting with a dark background and flowers in different stages of life. It was created as an inspiration by the Dutch golden age still life flower paintings of the 16th and 17th century. 

It was set to capture the circle of life - in the painting, there are flowers in full bloom, flowers wilting, and new buds coming out. 

The painting was created with pigments and ink on rice paper, then mounted on silk. It took over 18 hours to finish.

If you like the painting but would prefer to purchase a fine art print - you can find it here. 

Size (including the frame): 56 cm x 75 cm x 3 cm.

An original painting portraying a yellow peony. It was painted using ink and pigments on rice paper and took over 11 hours to finish. 

It's one of the series of portraits of peonies of different colours. The series is Siyuan’s take on botanical painting - which requires scientific detail and accuracy - but painted in Chinese gongbi style, with an added layer of aesthetics, artistic creativity and freedom. 

Each piece in the series portrays a peony with a different personality. The Yellow Peony is calm, strong and modest - quietly expressing herself and unassuming. Her elegance, grace and beauty of her petals can clearly be seen by others so there is no need to boast about it. 

If you like the painting but would prefer to purchase a fine art print - you can find it here. 

Size (including the frame): 62 cm x 85 cm x 5 cm.

An original painting portraying a red peony, painted using ink and pigments on rice paper. It took over 11 hours to finish. 

The painting is one of the series of portraits of peonies of different colours. The series is Siyuan’s take on botanical painting - which requires scientific accuracy and detail - but painted in Chinese gongbi style, with an added layer of artistic creativity, aesthetics and freedom. 

Each portrait in the series shows a peony with a different personality. The Red Peony is outgoing, bubbly, enjoying herself to the fullest. She is intoxicated with life and welcomes the beauty that the world has to offer. 

If you like the painting but would prefer to purchase a fine art print - you can find it here. 

Size (including the frame): 62 cm x 85 cm x 5 cm.

Original painting portraying a purple peony. It was created using ink and pigments on rice paper and took over 11 hours to finish. 

It's one of the series of paintings of peonies of different colours. The series is Siyuan’s take on botanical painting - which requires detail and scientific accuracy - but painted in Chinese gongbi style, with an added layer of artistic creativity, freedom and aesthetics. 

Each piece in the series portrays a peony with a different personality. The Purple Peony is active, full of vitality, celebrating life. She’s bursting with energy as if she was a dancer wanting to express her joy and dazzle the audience.

If you like the painting but would prefer to purchase a fine art print - you can find it here. 

Size (including the frame): 62 cm x 85 cm x 5 cm.

This painting explores one of the popular motifs in Chinese art -  bird and flower paintings. It depicts a spring concert of full, blossoming peonies of different colours. Blooming flowers are accompanied by colourful birds, butterflies and bees drawn to the beauty of peonies. 

The painting was created with pigments and ink on rice paper and took over 36 hours to complete.

If you like the painting but would prefer to purchase a fine art print - you can find it here. 

Size (including the frame): 154cm x 85cm