Artist: Hong Yu
 
Artist's reflection: Layers are what make this painting work. Do you see them? The sky full of clouds created with short blotchy and wavy brush strokes, the tall reddish brown colored grass and the short light tan grass of the foreground. 
 
Hong Yu, who is originally from a rural setting, has a deep connection with the four seasons and a special affection for their characteristics including the rain, snow, wind and frost. During his 1,000+ kilometer journey from Anhui Province, China to Beijing, China he captured these characteristics and the atmosphere that enveloped him. Through his artwork, Hong likes to convey to others what he sees and how his heart interprets it.