Art to inspire. Art for healing.
Sow good seeds to the souls.
- FanLuArt -
Art to inspire. Art for healing.
Sow good seeds to the souls.
- FanLuArt -
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
Freelance Work Experience
Onsite Art Teaching
Online Art Teaching
Event Organizer Experience
Solo Exhibition
Selected Group Exhibitions
Education
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