Paint to Celebrate!
Art to inspire. Art for healing.
Sow good seeds to the souls.
- FanLuArt -
Paint to Celebrate!
Art to inspire. Art for healing.
Sow good seeds to the souls.
- FanLuArt -
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About Fan Lu
陆帆 Fan Lu
Artist • Bibliophile • Educator • Scholar • Wife • Mother
My name is Fan. In Chinese, 帆 is pronounced /fān/ in pinyin, meaning "All is well" and "Sailing." I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. I have studied and lived in various countries, including China, Australia, the UK, Italy, and the US. Currently, I reside in Alameda, California. Drawing and painting provide a soothing outlet for my mind and soul. Creating art feels as natural as experiencing FLOW for me. I realize that God's perfect timing always surpasses my plans or losses. Feeling called by God, I boldly left a stable full-time job at the Natural History Museum. In 2016, at 25, I came to the USA to pursue my education as an art student. God's grace has accompanied me throughout this journey, and I am filled with gratitude and blessings.
I enjoy experimenting and working on various art projects and motifs in fine art and illustration, freely transitioning between small sketchbooks and large canvases. God's word refreshes me as I pray and paint. My inspiration comes from feelings, emotions, music, imagination, life experiences, travel, nature walks, towns, and books, especially classical literature, that enrich my mind and soothe my soul. I have always been passionate about singing and creating intuitive and spontaneous musical abstract paintings. Art is no longer just a healing tool for me; it has become a means to help others and express my love and gratitude.
From 2016 to 2019, my many artworks were featured in two solo exhibitions and eight group shows. Since 2020, I have organized onsite art and music salons and hosted numerous online bilingual music and art storytimes and events. I also illustrate educational books, curate my painting projects, create custom artwork, and teach online and in-person art classes. Additionally, I design art products inspired by my original artwork.
I conduct continuous research on nature-based music and art related to well-being from childhood to adulthood. My work integrates my art practice with teaching. Through the years, I have dedicated significant time to developing bilingual, multidisciplinary, and innovative art courses, which has been a steadily growing part of my career in art education. My teaching philosophy is to "Sow Good Seeds into Souls." Through the service in art education, it is also a commitment for me to give back to what God has given me, for He qualifies the called, making way for those who trust him.
I am grateful for the opportunity to engage in art education as an aspiring educator. This field benefits many age groups, from young children to older people. I apply various teaching methods tailored to different learning goals, which allows me to understand my students better and adapt my courses to help them find their voice for self-expression. Additionally, my teaching experience enhances my learning and development in art exploration.
My husband and I have also been homeschooling our son for seven years. In our homeschooling journey, we integrate languages, science, nature, music, and art into our curriculum. Please visit our family website for more information about our family art ministry and home education: www.FGMusicArt.com
My Personal Long-term Projects
- 2016-2024 | Art Journal Sketchbook: Daily Life and Travel
- 2016-2024 | Landscape Paintings: The Traveling Series
- 2016-2024 | Abstract Art: Music and Emotions
Freelance Work Experience
- 2020-2024 | Commission Art: Landscape, Cityscape, Biblical, Educational and Musical, etc.
- 2019-2024 | Family Art Ministry
- 2017-2024 | Clients: private collectors from all over the world
Onsite Art Teaching
- 2021-2023 | The East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, San Leandro, etc.)
- 2017-2019 | Schools and museums in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood, San Mateo, Alameda, San Leandro, Oakland)
Online Art Teaching
- 2020-2024 | Bilingual Art courses for ages five to adults (students from all over the world.)
Event Organizer Experience
- 2020-2022 | Online Art Events Series
- 2019 | Parenting With Art | Alameda
- 2019 | SailingBoat Art and Music Salon | Oakland
- 2019 | Spark Joy | Alameda
Solo Exhibition
- 2019 | Landscape and Memory: The Traveling Series of Landscape Paintings | Alameda
Selected Group Exhibitions
- 2018 | Chinese Art Gallery Group Show: Stories on Canvas | San Leandro
- 2018 | Frank Bette Center For the Arts Group Show: Simple Pleasures | Alameda
- 2018 | 100 UNDER 100 Group Art Show in Studio 23 Gallery | Alameda
- 2018 | Alameda County Fair Fine Art Contest & Group Exhibition | Pleasanton
- 2018 | Pacific Art League 2018 Group show | Palo Alto
- 2017 | Pacific Art League Group exhibition “What is not to love” | Palo Alto
- 2016 | Academy of Art University gallery show: Summer in Italy | San Francisco
- 2016 | Italy Florence SRISA school gallery show | Florence
Education
- 2016-2019 | MA Fine Art (Emphasis in Drawing and Painting) | Academy of Art University, San Francisco, USA (2016 Study Abroad in Florence, Italy)
- 2013-2014 | MSc Management and Organisational Innovation | Queen Mary University of London, UK (Degree Classification: Merit)
- 2009-2013 | BA Advertising Science (Mass Communication) | Shanghai Normal University, China (2013 Shanghai Outstanding Graduate)
Born
- October, 1990 | Shanghai, China