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The practice of Chinese calligraphy is the beginning of cultivation of the Asian arts. It enables a learner to acquire a sharp perception of all things in the universe, from simple lines to complex forms and movements. Discover traditional brush writing and asian symbols

About Ngan Siu-Mui's calligraphy
As a Chinese calligraphy artist, Ngan Siu-Mui's artworks were selected to be carved into stele by the Record of History Stele Forest and the Calligraphy Stele Committee of the long dam of Wei River, China. In 2005 she was invited to be the speaker in the International Chinese calligraphy Conference held by the Ministry of National Affairs, China and the calligraphy seminar held by the Culture Art Research Institute, Korea.

"It is said that a Chinese artist "writes a painting and paints a calligraphy".
Discover traditional brush techniques and asian water color painting.

About Ngan Siu-Mui's Chinese painting
Since the first 1981 solo art exhibition in Hong Kong City Hall, Ngan Siu-Mui has been acclaimed as an artist conversant with Chinese calligraphy, painting, seal carving and poem.

"Ngan Siu-Mui has been dedicated to Chinese painting and calligraphy for over thirty years. There is no doubt that she shows the highest technical skill in controlling the brush, so she masters the form. But much more important, when we look at the dance of the strokes in the lines and columns of her calligraphy, she makes us imagine the ideas that are merging into the Brush movement at the very moment of her artistic creation."
(Yang Huelun, Cultural Counsellor to the Embassy of the Popular Republic of China, Ottawa, CA, 2002)

A business uses a seal as the trademark. People create their own seals for pleasure. In sum, a Chinese stamp can be used in many different ways. Artists authenticate their artworks with a seal. Discover the wonders of stamp engraving. Learn how to carve a Chinese chop from the expert.

About Ngan Siu-Mui's Chinese stamp carving
In 1980, her first Solo exhibition of Chinese calligraphy, painting and Chinese stamp in Hong Kong City Hall, she has got the credit of "her works are very exquisite creations especially in Chinese Seal Carving (stamp engraving)."
(Wah Kiu Daily Newspaper, Hong Kong 1980)

Words from Ngan Siu-Mui
Throughout many years of teaching Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, some of my students achieved an amazing level in these arts. It is with great pleasure that I present here their artworks, paintings and acheivement.

Art critic praises of Ngan's talents
"…Ngan Siu-Mui is talented and has the qualities of a great master. There is a definite composition as well as harmony in her flower and animal paintings. She has aptly and fully revealed the elegance of the Lingnam School of painting. Apart from painting, she also does calligraphy, poetry and seal carving... indicating her versatility. She is a genuine artist who can devote her time and energy to create new realms of expression."
(Mai He, The People's Biweekly Journal of Singapore 1983)

"…Ngan Siu-Mui, as an artist of Chinese painting and calligraphy, uses all of her amazing talent to merge the form and the Chinese calligraphy, thereby walking away from tradition but keeping a strong link with it."
(Robert Bernier, Art Critic, Parcours Découvertes, Montreal 2003)

Collected by the National Library of Quebec
"…a book on Chinese calligraphy that is bound to appeal to experts and laymen alike...This book is a major contribution to the study of traditional Chinese arts; by sharing her secrets, the author contributes to our ability in assessing the scope of one of the great culture of mankind. There is indeed no better way to understand and appreciate Chinese culture than through its artistic heritage."
(Gilles Vincent, Director of Montreal Botanical Garden)

Tattoo design, and Art Creations by Montreal Calligraphy Artist
Asian writing tattoo - If you like Asian tattoos, here are some great tattoo ideas, e.g. Chinese quotes, inspirational sayings, name translation, cursive writing, small Chinese words, zodiac animal.
Custom Chinese Art Gifts - Unique calligraphy art painting with your thought. You choose a personal message and the calligraphy style. These modern art gifts are cute, affordable and practical. Ideal for all occasions.

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