Artist: Zhang Jiqin
 
Artist's reflection: The dark foreground has budding trees and a dark ground of dirt. Yet the background has house roofs of varying colors, surrounded by green grass, and puffy white clouds floating above. The scene brings a smile to one's face. The title really ties the painting together.
 
During the Chinese New Year, as a way to welcome the spring, some fireworks that are lit look like budding trees and flowers. Thus the title: Fire Trees Welcome Flowers.
 
Smooth, soft and colorful can aptly describe Zhang's style.