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Jian Wu graduated from the prestigious Art College of Qing Hua University (formerly known as Central Art and Crafts College of China). He studied sculpture and mural art. Most of his early works are sculpture and copper relief commissioned by China’s five-star hotels; his design works have been exhibited in many of China’s national art shows. Jian majored in Illustration for his graduate studies. He received his Master of Fine Art degree from Academy of Art University. For over 25 years, Jian has been teaching painting and drawing, first at Academy of Art University and later at Ohlone College in Fremont. Currently, Jian has committed himself as a full-time artist focusing on his own studio art and studio workshop. Throughout his career, Jian has had solo exhibitions and participated in group shows. He has won many awards in nationwide professional art exhibitions and competitions. Jian is a master member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) and a signature member of Oil Painters of America. His book Pastel Technique was published by China Youth Press. And a book of his oil painting collection, The Overseas Oil Painter of China—Jian Wu, was published by China’s renowned publisher, Tianjin People’s Fine Arts Publishing House. Jian’s works have been collected throughout the United States and the world. Awards Best Use of Light and Color Lena Newcastle Award NWS Past President William Pajaud Cash Award Best Painting by A Signature or Master Artist Second Place Best Use of Light and Color Diana Kan, Paul and Sing Si Schwartz Memorial Award Past President Milford Zornes Award 1st Place, Oil & Acrylic Best of the Show Second Place Award of Excellence High Winds Medal John R. Grabach Memorial Award Honor Award Best of the Show Richeson Pastel Silver Award First Place, Still Life Category Fist Place, Still Life Award of Excellence Third Place Honorable Mention, Portrait and Figure category Award of Merit Exceptional Merit Award 7th Place, Out of the Box Category Merit Award Finalist, Landscape Category, Best Portrait Finalist, Landscape category Award of Excellence Exceptional Merit Award Finalist, Figurative category Finalist, Landscape category Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence Best of the Show Second Place, Portrait and Figure category Honorable Mention, Portrait and Figure category Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence Best Use of Light and Color First Place, Portrait and Figure category Best Use of Light and Color Second Place, Portrait and Figure category West Coast Award Clark Mitchell Award Jury’s Top 50 |