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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Welcome to this weekends bonus artist thread , the first one this  year and hopefully more to come . I really pleased to be able to introduce you to a superb watercolorist Dongfeng Li , who is a professional artist and Associate Professor of Fine Art at Morehead University where he teaches drawing , painting and watercolour. Li has two graduate degrees Master of Art Education and Master of Fine Art. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I have since I noticed his artwork whist researching for the thread. 
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Lewis Cooper

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What a great artist.  I admire them all, the old bearded man in particular.  I'd be amazed if the  third one down is watercolour, it looks like oils...but it may well be watercolour, some astonishing work is done in this medium.  They are all fine, but the final pic with the yellow parasols is also a standout.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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I thought the third down looked a bit heavy for watercolour, forgive the word heavy but I can’t think of a way of describing the difference . Pleased you like his work Lew , it’s superb and so beautifully done, the Chinese artists  certainly know  how to use watercolours . 

Sue Smith

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Pretty sure it is watercolour, when enlarged the surface is very smooth.  The colour depth is achieved by layering I am sure.  I love the Chinese watercolourists they are amazing. Absolutely love the first one. A superb artist.

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Good observation Sue , I had not thought of enlarging the photo will remember that in future and thanks for loaning in hope you enjoy the thread. 

Tessa Gwynne

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Wow Dixie what a belter! I’d have to agree with Lewis in that I think they’re all wonderful but especially like the one with the yellow parasols.  The depth of colour and tone Is wonderful. I will look him up. 👍👏

Jenny Harris

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Great watercolours, varied and interesting subjects, I especially like his figures.  (That third one down, by the way, in Paul’s selection is shown as a watercolour on his website.)

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Tessa Gwynne

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His figure work is wonderful. I love some of the people in traditional costumes as above.  Just look at the detail in this beard. Also a landscape below with great detail.
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Lewis Cooper

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I wasn't saying the painting WAS oils, but that at first glance you could assume it it was.  The variety of work made in watercolour often astonishes me.  I have a book on the best watercolour art of the last 20 years with numerous examples of the medium used with body colour.  If you have the immense skill of this artist you can do just what you want with it. Another great find.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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I was  unsure  if it was oil and posted it because it looked different, I was a bit confused as there was no mention of his using oil paint . No matter what he used it’s a superb portrait and his work is without doubt some of the finest watercolours I have ever seen . A while back a Chinese artist was featured and I made a comment about how good his work was , Robert made a comment that the Chinese were way ahead of other countries using watercolour paint as they have used it for centuries.  As it’s a medium that is taught in Chinese schools etc I’d do think it has a influence on how well they paint as a nation of course not everyone will paint or be a superb watercolorist. 

Russell Edwards

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Amazing work!

Jenny Harris

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Paul, can you please remove Peter Gray from your list of artists - it appears there may be a copyright issue in showing his paintings.  A shame, as his wildlife work is stunning. Please just let me know that you’ve seen this.  Thanks.

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