Zheng Keming has been interested in    painting wild goose ever since his childhood. Growing up in a place which was a habitat of wild goose, Zheng used to express his passion of the wildlife with his brush. Zheng believes “artists should paint with their hearts and every stroke and every line should convey artist’s feelings and understandings.” Only in that way, “artists are able to impress viewers with their paintings.” Zheng’s idea is highlighted in his works “One Hundred Wild Geese,” (7.4*1.2 metres).
    Zheng knows clearly the principle of “making the form show the spirit.” Brushstrokes are seen as expressions of the spirit more than skill in realistic depiction. Therefore he is less concerned with technical showiness. The most important element, as Zheng stresses, is the brushwork, where every dot or stroke conveys a different degree of force or gentleness and a different mood. Chinese calligraphy and Chinese painting are closely related because lines are used in both. And the main tools used in Chinese painting are the same as those of Chinese calligraphy. Zheng is exploring new styles by combining these two forms of art and won himself “master of wild goose” with his wonderful paintings.