Chinese landscape painting is not merely about the depiction of the visible world, it is a means of conveying the artist’s innermost feelings.
    Many artists find it hard to challenge or break with the long tradition of Chinese landscape painting, yet some still seek to free themselves from its confines. One of them is Rong Tie, known as one of China’s top 100 painters.
    “Western paintings use colors to convey shadows, tones and a sense of space, while Chinese ink paintings emphasizes the skills of using brush and ink to express artists’ understanding of nature and life. By combining the East and West, we can develop our own style,” said Rong Tie, whose explanation helps give art lovers a better understanding of his bold style.