About the Artist

Biography

Xiaolong Zhou, Graduated from the Stage Art Design Department of Zhanjiang Art School in China. He has a strong interest in art since he was a child. He often showed his talent in painting classes. He began to receive formal painting training when he was in elementary school. During his studies, he discovered that his favorite art form is oil painting, because it can express rich emotions and details through rich colors and brushstrokes.
From then on, he began to follow his teacher to learn the techniques and theories of oil painting, and began to try to use oil painting to express works of different themes. Over time, he gradually developed his own artistic style, a style that combines elements of realism and impressionism. By capturing the light and shadow and details in the real world, create a work of authenticity and beauty.
In 1986, the oil painting "Customer First" won the first prize of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China National Art Exhibition (Beijing). In 1990, he went to Japan to study abroad and was admitted to the Tokyo Art School to continue his studies.
After immigrating to the United States, many works have participated in many excellent art exhibitions and won some awards, and the works have also begun to be collected by collectors. In 2007, the oil painting "Persimmon and Chinese Vase" won the "Fine Art Connoisseur" Publisher's Award of Excellence at the Texas International Salon Exhibition. At the same time, he also shared his works on social media and interacted with other artists. He hopes that his work can bring beauty and inspiration to the audience.

Shows & Publications:

2024 California Art Club’s 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
2023 Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition, UT
2023 California Art Club’s 112th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition at the Bowers Museum, CA
2022Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition, TX
2021 National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society (NOAPS) Spring Online International Exhibition
2020 Oil Painters of America's Virtual Western Regional Show
2020 California Art Club Our World Reimagined, A Northern California Chapter Exhibition
2019 Oil Painters of America's 28th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Utah
American Art Collector Magazine, March 2019
2018 National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society (NOAPS) Fall Online International Exhibition
2013 first Salon Show of Traditional Oils, Michigan
2013 Salon International Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas
2012 Oil Painters of America's 21th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Colorado
2011 Oil Painters of America Western Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, California
2011 Salon International Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas
2009 Salon International Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas
2008 Oil Painters of America's 17th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Montana
Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, February 2008
American Art Collector Magazine, May 2007
2017 Salon International 2007 Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas
2006 Oil Painters of America Western Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, California
2006 Salon International Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas
Southwest Art Magazine, May 2006).
2006 Oil Painters of America's 15th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Montana
2005 Arts and Business Council, Mercedes Benz of El Dorado Hills, California

Awards:

"Jury's Top 50", Salon International 2012 Annual Juried Exhibition (Greenhouse Gallery San Antonio, Texas 2012).
"Jury's Top 50", Salon International 2011 Annual Juried Exhibition (Greenhouse Gallery San Antonio, Texas 2011).
"Fine Art Connoisseur" Publisher's Award of Excellence, Salon International 2007 Annual Juried Exhibition (Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas 2007).
"Jury's Top 50", Salon International 2007 Annual Juried Exhibition (Greenhouse Gallery San Antonio, Texas 2007).
"Jury's Top 50", Salon International 2006 Annual Juried Exhibition (Greenhouse Gallery San Antonio, Texas 2006).
First prize National Arts Exhibit of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Beijing, China, 1986).

Membership:

Oil Painters of America Signature Member /OPA

California Art Club / Artist