Houston based artist Eric Zhang is trained in the style of 19th century French Academic tradition as well as the philosophy of American Impressionism. Through portrait and still life subjects, he aims to bring forth a quiet, contemplative truth to his observations. In his recent works, Eric draws inspiration from Orientalist art and forges a reinterpretation of his cultural roots through more western visual vocabulary and methodologies.

Education:

2010-2014: Texas A&M University, Minor in Art

2015-2019: Florence Academy of Art, U.S.

Awards:

2015:  Bargue Drawing Award 2014-2015: Florence Academy of Art, U.S.

2016:  Bargue Drawing Award 2015-2016: Florence Academy of Art, U.S. Purchase award: Ecorché, Florence Academy of Art, U.S.

2017:  Best Portrait Award 2016-2017, Florence Academy of Art, U.S.

2018:  Select 50, Portrait Society of America 2018 International Portrait Competition

Publications:

March 2017: The Artist's Magazine, Two Methods for Accurate Drawing

Teaching Experience:

2014-Current: Summer drawing program instructor, Yaowu Zhang Art Center

2018-Current: Assistant instructor, drawing class instructor: Florence Academy of Art, U.S