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 -
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 the age of 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. I continuously hone my skills and evolve in using diverse art materials, which allows me to convey the messages of my art projects in styles I feel confident in. I am thankful for the opportunity to grow as an innovative and versatile artist with a lifelong learning mindset—my confidence and self-esteem increase as I better understand myself and embrace my passions. I am rediscovering who I am and living authentically, giving back to God for the gifts He has given me, and uplifting others. I am courageous and strong, standing firm in my faith.
Since my 34th birthday in October 2024, I feel more peaceful than ever. I am joyfully aware of my self-worth, understanding that it comes from within. Art is no longer just a healing tool for me; it has become a means to help others and express my love and gratitude freely. I have been learning and growing as an emerging artist, an aspiring educator, a wise wife, and a loving mother. I have participated in solo exhibitions and group shows, organized 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. Additionally, I design art products based on my original artwork.
Being a scholar and artist, I am researching nature-based music and art related to well-being from childhood to adulthood, integrating my art practice with teaching. I have devoted significant time to developing bilingual, multidisciplinary, and innovative art courses. My teaching philosophy is to "Sow Good Seeds to the Souls." With my interest in preparation and research, I am thankful for the chance to practice art teaching, which also trains me for better learning, enhancing my development in art exploration. I am also homeschooling our son with my husband, and we have been doing so for the seventh year, integrating languages, science, nature, music, and art into our curriculum. For more information about our family, music, art, and home education, please visit our family website: www.FGMusicArt.com
With humility and gratitude, my ongoing curiosity and growth mindset for learning bring me joy in exploring faith, art, and life.
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
I find comfort in the calmness of reading and music. I choose to draw and paint joyfully, recording the little moments of happiness with gratitude. I thank God for giving me my heart's desires as I commit my way to the Lord. - Fan Lu
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