Portraits that show who we truly are
What does it mean to be human?
In society, we are labeled as genders, races, ages, professions and are defined by our history, but these labels cannot define who we truly are. Our present selves have no limitation. We are agents of our own identity; our subject surpasses our object. I hope to help people find their true character and become who they are as an independent being through my paintings.
In my portraits, I use colors to represent the energy I feel on them. Those colors don’t belong to their external appearance. People in my portraits can have blue or green color skin. Green means curiosity and growth. Blue means intelligence and calmness. Those colors represent what is inside of them, such as what they feel and how they think. I often paint outgoing people with their hair pointing upwards; introverts’ hair slide closer to their head.
Spirit animal shows the inner drives of people. The spirit animal can guide them to the place they should go, and to move forward in their life. It can also represent the strength and weakness of the person. For example, the giraffe is tall and happy. It can see things far away but it may get trapped by things right in front.
Write me an email if you are interested in learning more about the process and getting a portrait done by me: lihui@counterreality.com. Please include your name, your social profile, and the reason why you want a portrait.
