HSIN LIN

Joined Artfinder: Oct. 2016

Artworks for sale: 193

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Australia

Updates from HSIN LIN's studio

  • {NOW ON SHOW} WHITE HAS ALL THE POSSIBILITIES- FRUTTETO ROSES BY HSIN LIN

    {NOW ON SHOW} WHITE HAS ALL THE POSSIBILITIES- FRUTTETO ROSES BY HSIN LIN

    White Has All the Possibilities- Frutteto Roses green and pink By HSIN LIN Artist Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. D rings and wire attached at the back in gallery standard. Artwork painted extend to all Sides. 50.8 (W) x 61cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D) One of Australia’s leading selected entry art shows featuring many of Australia’s top artist is back again at Swinburne University from 25th June to 3rd July 2022 -Camberwell Art Show 2022 .Visit my ArtFinder for full profile. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Stay safe wherever you are & happy collecting. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN

    02 July 2022
    {Now on show} White Has All the Possibilities- Frutteto Roses green and pink By HSIN LIN

    {Now on show} White Has All the Possibilities- Frutteto Roses green and pink By HSIN LIN

    White Has All the Possibilities- Frutteto Roses green and pink By HSIN LIN Artist Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. D rings and wire attached at the back in gallery standard. Artwork painted extend to all Sides. 50.8 (W) x 61cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D) One of Australia’s leading selected entry art shows featuring many of Australia’s top artist is back again at Swinburne University from 25th June to 3rd July 2022 -Camberwell Art Show 2022 .Visit my ArtFinder for full profile. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Stay safe wherever you are & happy collecting. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN

    02 July 2022
    ​Award-winning artwork - Splendid- Tuberose Begonia- back from solo exhibition, now available!

    ​Award-winning artwork - Splendid- Tuberose Begonia- back from solo exhibition, now available!

    Hello to my new friends and old friends. How are you? No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. Welcome back to my blog post for June 2022 & sharing a latest studio photo with you. :) Featured artwork in the studio photos – 🏆This painting Splendid-Tuberose Begonia is also an award-winning painting as the Highly Commended Oil and Acrylic in the Box Hill Art Group 2017 Annual Exhibition. Splendid- Tuberose Begonia 50.8 x 61 cm Artist Acrylic on canvas Hsin Lin’s new exhibition and series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats and that support and connect them. Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas. Visit my ArtFinder for full profile. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Stay safe wherever you are & happy collecting. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN

    15 June 2022

    A Throwback video of my solo exhibition early 2022 - Bloom Like Flowers by HSIN LIN ART plus a quick update for artworks availability!

    Hello everyone! No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. Welcome back to my 2nd blog post of June 2022. I am back with a quick update for artworks availability for you : Featured Artwork in the solo exhibition- A Life Time Love – Chrysanthemums, Roses and Green Ball Dianthus- Acrylic 61 x 91 cm A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket - SOLD A Lifetime Grit - Eucalyptus Macrocarpa Acrylic 76.2 x 91.4 cm A Wonderful Life - White Camellia - SOLD All The Wonderful Feelings - Flowering Gum Acrylic 75 x 75 cm By The Window- Cadbury The - Cat Acrylic 36 x 36cm Celebrations - Peonies Galore-Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print - SOLD Daydreamer - Cadbury The Cat-Acrylic 20 x 20cm Feels Like Home - Silver Banksia - SOLD Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids - Acrylic 41 x 51 cm Have Faith in A Sunny Place- Premium Hydrangea - Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print 45 x 62 cm Hey It's Gonna Be Alright - Little Goat- Acrylic 20 x 20 cm Koi In The Lilypond 1 - Acrylic 40.6 x 50.8 cm Koi In The Lilypond 2 - Acrylic 40.6 x 50.8 cm Let’s Make A Wish - Banksia Menziesii-Acrylic 91.4 x 60.9 cm Lover's Instinct- Chrysanthemum - SOLD Our Adventure Begins - Bottle Brush Flowers - SOLD Our Safe Place - Digitalis Purpurea -Acrylic 76.2 x 76.2 cm Peony In Mauve - Acrylic 41 x 51 cm Poise and Pride - Self Portrait - Acrylic 76 x 61 cm Presence of Mind - and then - Eucalyptus Tree Bark - Acrylic 42 x 60 cm Presence of Mind - now - Eucalyptus Tree Bark - Acrylic 42 x 60 cm River View In Wonderland - Yarra River- Acrylic 91 x 61 cm See Through The Light- Hairpin Banksia - SOLD Splendid- Tuberose Begonia - Acrylic 50.8 x 61 cm Spring Euphony - Dark Pink Freesia - Acrylic 40.6 x 50.8 cm Sun Kissed Dream – Callistemon, Kangaroo paw, Grevillea and Billy button -Acrylic 42 x 60 cm Sun Shines Brighter When I Am with You - Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Alstroemeria and Yellow Rose - Acrylic 91.4 x 60.9 cm The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers - Acrylic 61 x 91 cm Thicker Than Blood, Stronger Than Love -Carnation- Acrylic 42 x 60 cm White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses -Acrylic 50.8 x 61 cm Bloom Like Flowers were presented by Maroondah City Council and Arts In Maroondah Visit my ArtFinder profile for full collection.

    08 June 2022
    Update: A Wonderful Life - White Camellia SOLD & off to good home. A big Thank you to my overseas collector for giving this artwork a forever home.

    Update: A Wonderful Life - White Camellia SOLD & off to good home. A big Thank you to my overseas collector for giving this artwork a forever home.

    Hello everyone! No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. Welcome back to my 1st blog of June 2022. While I have this blog published, the camellia tree in this particular painting is still in full bloom. Featured artwork in these studio photos – A Wonderful Life - White Camellia – Original SOLD. By HSIN LIN Artist Acrylic on canvas. Metallic Gold paints are used. It actually shines beautifully when you look at the physical painting. I have this beautiful camellia tree in my front yard which blooms gloriously from every Autumn till Winter. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. I am obsessed with the delightful view of the sunlight reflected on those pure white flower petals, and a bit of yellow/brown/red blended on the flower buds every time I study the bloom. It has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom of this beautiful camellia tree every year, all of them had found their forever home quickly, now you are looking at my latest interpretation of my favourite camellia tree. The Camellia flower speaks to the heart and expresses positive feelings. The flower of Camellia also symbolizes great passion, refinement, faithfulness, and Perfection. When white camellias are presented to someone, it is thought to bring luck. Visit my ArtFinder for full profile. I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do. Stay safe wherever you are & happy collecting. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN

    06 June 2022
    A Wonderful Life - White Camellia by HSIN LIN – Affirmation : The answers and love are always within.

    A Wonderful Life - White Camellia by HSIN LIN – Affirmation : The answers and love are always within.

    Hello to my new friends and old friends. No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. I am back with my first blog post of May 2022! Featured artwork in these studio photos, also one of my favourites – {Latest Press Update for this artwork} *This particular Artwork –A Wonderful Life (2020) is featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. * A Wonderful Life - White Camellia – {Back from previous solo exhibition & now ready for a new home!} By HSIN LIN Artist Acrylic on canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. 91.4 x 60.9 cm Artwork painted extends to side panels. Metallic Gold paints are used. It actually shines beautifully when you look at the physical painting. Affirmation – The answers and love are always within. I have this beautiful camellia tree in my front yard which blooms gloriously from every Autumn till Winter. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. I am obsessed with the delightful view of the sunlight reflected on those pure white flower petals, and a bit of yellow/brown/red blended on the flower buds every time I study the bloom. It has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom of this beautiful camellia tree every year, all of them had found their forever home quickly, now you are looking at my latest interpretation of my favourite camellia tree. The Camellia flower speaks to the heart and expresses positive feelings. The flower of Camellia also symbolizes great passion, refinement, faithfulness, and Perfection. When white camellias are presented to someone, it is thought to bring luck. -WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT SERIES 2020- This artwork is painted during the lockdown, a special isolation diary that I wrote with my paintbrushes. That is why I name this artwork – A Wonderful Life – to remind us that there are always sunny days ahead of us as long as we are alive. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.

    04 May 2022
    A Wonderful Life - White Camellia – to remind us that there are always sunny days ahead of us as long as we are alive.

    A Wonderful Life - White Camellia – to remind us that there are always sunny days ahead of us as long as we are alive.

    Hello to my new friends and old friends. No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. I am back with my first blog post of May 2022! Featured artwork in these studio photos, also one of my favourites – {Latest Press Update for this artwork} *This particular Artwork –A Wonderful Life (2020) is featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. * A Wonderful Life - White Camellia – {Back from previous solo exhibition & now ready for a new home!} By HSIN LIN Artist Acrylic on canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang. 91.4 x 60.9 cm Artwork painted extends to side panels. Metallic Gold paints are used. It actually shines beautifully when you look at the physical painting. Affirmation – The answers and love are always within. I have this beautiful camellia tree in my front yard which blooms gloriously from every Autumn till Winter. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. I am obsessed with the delightful view of the sunlight reflected on those pure white flower petals, and a bit of yellow/brown/red blended on the flower buds every time I study the bloom. It has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom of this beautiful camellia tree every year, all of them had found their forever home quickly, now you are looking at my latest interpretation of my favourite camellia tree. The Camellia flower speaks to the heart and expresses positive feelings. The flower of Camellia also symbolizes great passion, refinement, faithfulness, and Perfection. When white camellias are presented to someone, it is thought to bring luck. -WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT SERIES 2020- This artwork is painted during the lockdown, a special isolation diary that I wrote with my paintbrushes. That is why I name this artwork – A Wonderful Life – to remind us that there are always sunny days ahead of us as long as we are alive. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN

    04 May 2022
    Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin. A special Thank you to Mont Marte Art for featuring.

    Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin. A special Thank you to Mont Marte Art for featuring.

    How's everyone? Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy! Following up with previous blog post I am back with the part 2 of the interview. A Big Thank you to Mont Marte Art for featuring. Special thanks to Paige Booth from Mont Marte Creative Team. I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the website. It was a pleasure working with you. Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin. Published date 11 April 2022 Q: How has your art style evolved? A: I started with some small projects at the beginning, gaining enormous joy and peacefulness from the process. Then I started to work on more detailed and bigger projects, at the same time, to focus on developing my own skills and style -- which is a challenge that I set for myself from time to time, but a challenge I enjoy without a doubt. Q: Where does your mind drift to when you paint? A: My mind drifts to a zone that no one can disturb. I lose track of time quite often in my studio while working on the details, which is also one of the reasons that some of my large scaled works take months to half of a year to finish. It’s pure bliss to be able to indulge in the power of nature and creativity, and to also speak to the world with my paint brushes. Q: How important are affirmations to your art? A: To be honest, the affirmations I have for every artwork are usually what I want to say to the viewer, or it may simply be something that I want to be told by others. You may see the affirmations as a process of meditating within my art practice. I love the fact that whenever I see the piece, it’s a reminder of love. If the collector who owns it can feel the positive energy and have the reminder from the piece, then it will be the most amazing thing. Because I believe words like art, have power. Q: How do you set up your studio or room? A: I have a specific spot in the studio which is just under a sky light, I paint in that particular spot every day. I sometimes paint in the garden, if the weather is great - natural light is always the best. I always paint with music on and I get lost in time. I highly recommend Hollow Coves (my favourite Australian band!) and The Satellite Station. Q: How does it feel exhibiting your work? A: Having your artwork exhibited in a gallery is like displaying a part of your true self to the public. It could be vulnerable in a certain way, but it feels magical at the same time to be able to speak to the world in the form of art too. Q: Do you have a favourite Mont Marte product? A: I own a Mont Marte Premium Watercolour Paints 36pc set and I absolutely love it. The high-quality pigments and great transparency are perfect to work with. It is very handy and easy to set up. All I need is an artist pad, a few tubes, a cup of water for brushes and peace of mind. I often carry the set while travelling overseas and paint wherever I want. There was one time I painted my cat Cadbury (a 9-year-old girl, I adopted from a shelter) at the boarding gate while I was waiting for transport. The process calmed me down almost immediately and some of the passengers who walked passed, even stopped and watched me paint for a short while. I can tell they were enjoying the process too with smile on their face. That particular artwork was collected by an amazing couple in South Australia afterwards, who had just lost their beloved cat, who happened looked very much like my cat Cadbury. Through this artwork they could remember their beautiful cat forever and cherish all of the memories they have together. I remember every moment of it, the joy of painting it, knowing that artwork comforts another person in the big world. And now the collectors are my life time friends. I sometimes feel art is more powerful than I think it is and I am still feeling grateful and blessed to be able to be in this incredible journey. Q: What are the best tips you’ve learned coming into the industry? A: There is no failure in art, every failure is a small step towards your goal. Because we either learn a lesson from it or stop for a short break then come back with full strength. Consistency is key. Q: What are you excited about for the future? A: The future is full of uncertainty, that’s the most exciting part don’t you think? :) Featured Artwork in the interview, available on ArtFinder – 1. A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket (2021) Acrylic 76.2 x 122 cm 2. Toast Loves - Eucalyptus Macrocarpa- LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINT 3. A Life Time Love – Chrysanthemums, Roses and Green Ball Dianthus (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm 4. A LIFE TIME JOURNEY - Orchids, Oranges And Chrysanthemums 5. Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids (2020) Acrylic 41 x 51 cm Hope you guys enjoy the interview and hope you find what you love. Until next time! Warm Regards, HSIN LIN

    15 April 2022
    April Press update - Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin.

    April Press update - Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin.

    Happy Easter everyone! Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy! After an eventful month, I am back with the latest interview on this special day! A special Thank you to Mont Marte Art for featuring. Special thanks to Paige Booth from Mont Marte Creative Team. I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the website. It was a pleasure working with you. Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin. Published date 11 April 2022 Featured Artwork in the interview, available on ArtFinder – 1. A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket (2021) Acrylic 76.2 x 122 cm 2. Toast Loves - Eucalyptus Macrocarpa- LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINT 3. A Life Time Love – Chrysanthemums, Roses and Green Ball Dianthus (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm 4. A LIFE TIME JOURNEY - Orchids, Oranges And Chrysanthemums 5. Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids (2020) Acrylic 41 x 51 cm Quote from original post- Before Hsin Lin’s paint brushes even begin to touch the canvas, she closes her eyes and meditates under a sky light in her Melbourne studio, imagining the way her flowers and leaves will stretch and grow across the canvas. She opens her eyes, puts her favourite music on, picks up her paint brushes and begins dipping into her paints. For contemporary nature artist Hsin Lin, creating is a form of meditation, a flow state where she reflects and finds meaning. Most of her artworks are painted in acrylic with each of her artworks having an affirmation to communicate her art’s meaning. These affirmations extend far beyond what’s painted on the canvas, hoping others will find joy and comfort in her art. Q: How would you describe yourself? A: Hello beautiful people! I am Hsin Lin, an artist obsessed with the beauty and the form of flowers. Most of my inspiration comes from my observation of the natural world. A short walk from the studio takes me into a beautiful forest and it’s there that I can touch the texture of the tree bark, observe the colours of the current season and feel the sunlight reflecting on the trees and grasses. I often find myself collecting leaves, feathers and other wonderful gifts from nature that have fallen to the ground. I love to observe these in great detail and reflect their beauty in my paintings. Through my paintings, I see flowers as representing life, when I am carefully building up the tiny flower petals and leaf veins, it feels like I’m trying to figure out the uncertainty in life. It is also a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive. As life presents itself, you can fight with all your will or you may dance with the flow, either way, human life is unique, one-of-a-kind and this journey belongs to you only. Q: What is it about nature that inspires you the most? A: Being inspired by nature enlightens me in all aspects of life. The message that I wanted to deliver to the viewer are the pure joy and calmness that I experienced during my art process- the natural order, is what fascinates me the most. I sometimes stand in front of the canvas meditating, imitating how the flower grows and extends in my mind, before my paint brushes touch the canvas. Q: Before art, you were working in fashion, what drove you to swap fabric for canvas and pursue art? A: I used to be a fashion designer owning my label. However, after returning to my beloved city of Melbourne, I swapped the manipulation of fabric for the enticing world of paint and canvas, and I have been creating art full-time ever since. Although these two industries seem extremely different, to me there’s one thing in common, - clothes and canvas are all made from fabric. It’s all about what kind of story you want to tell with the medium. Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN

    15 April 2022
    Have you visited my current solo exhibition - Bloom Like flowers - by HSIN LIN at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery? If you haven't, make sure to make it before the 8th of April !!

    Have you visited my current solo exhibition - Bloom Like flowers - by HSIN LIN at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery? If you haven't, make sure to make it before the 8th of April !!

    How's everyone? Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy! After a busy month, I am back with a photo of my solo exhibition for you! Photos credits to the Curator - Andrew Duong. Such a precious memory meeting families, new and old friends and collectors really. Have you visited my current solo exhibition at Federation Estate Gallery? If you haven't, make sure you make it before the 8th of April !! Last two weeks to view the presentation of the full collection! Some of the artwork had found new homes, some of them have prints established during the solo. For friends who live in Maroondah, you may have already received the latest Maroondah News in your inbox, visit my previous post for the latest interview for my solo exhibition. -Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published date 24 February 2022 Maroondah City Council s blog. I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really. You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! Quote from original post- Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers Published February 2022 Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers. Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. ​ All original artworks on display will still be available for purchase via my ArtFinder Online gallery. If you have been keeping an eye on any particular artworks, please feel free to proceed with your purchase. Artworks purchased during the exhibition period will be shipped to you after 8 April. If you have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to send the admin a private message, thank you very much, happy collecting!

    28 March 2022
    Welcome back to my 1st blog post on March 2022! If you are in Maroondah, you may have already received the latest Maroondah News in your inbox, scroll down to the link for the latest interview for my solo exhibition.

    Welcome back to my 1st blog post on March 2022! If you are in Maroondah, you may have already received the latest Maroondah News in your inbox, scroll down to the link for the latest interview for my solo exhibition.

    Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published date 24 February 2022 Maroondah City Council s blog. Arts in Maroondah Or scroll down to my last blog post for the full article- I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really. You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! How awesome is that? Quote from original post- Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers Published February 2022 Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers. Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery until Friday 8 April. To learn more about Hsin, visit Hsin’s profile on Artfinder.

    01 March 2022
    {Press update} Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published February 2022 Maroondah City Council's blog.

    {Press update} Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published February 2022 Maroondah City Council's blog.

    Hello to my new friends & old friends. Welcome back to my 3rd blog post of February 2022! I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really. Quote from original post- Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers Published 08 February 2022 Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers. Q: What was the inspiration behind the exhibition? Bloom Like Flowers is a contemporary floral series that I have been developing for years. Bloom like Flowers embraces the diversity and salutes the strength of life by featuring Australian native flowers we love and common flowers we know. It is also a series that I painted to raise awareness of mental health. It encourages people to be nurtured into deeper mindfulness and to cherish the beauty of nature in their local environment. Q: What is your favourite piece in the exhibition? One of my favourite pieces would be the largest piece from my signature series - Bloom Like Flowers, A Life Time Story ‒ Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray with A Weaving Basket (2021). It is also an artwork that took me the longest period of time to complete. Every object in this artwork stands for a different meaning. You may see this work as a documentary of the time that we all went through. When I look into the details in this particular piece, I remember every moment that I spent painting it, sunny days and rainy days. Q: What do you hope viewers get out of your exhibition? I paint flowers to show my happiness and wish to bring positive energy to my viewer. Flowers are celebrations of life. You can see the collection as a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive. Q: How do you feel your fashion background influences your painting style / technique? To me, there’s one thing in common regarding being an artist and being a fashion designer—that is to appreciate the material that you use, and to explore the possibility of it. Just like designing a garment—you have to think through how the fabrics are attached, how your design will be composed as a whole and give it a new life. As an artist, I sometimes stand in front of the canvas meditating for a long time before my paintbrushes touches it, just to imitate how the flower grows and extends in my mind, following the natural order. Q: What mediums do you like to use? I find acrylic is the perfect medium to interpret my intense passion for the subjects I depict. I love the vivid and opaque property of paint on canvas. In my ongoing contemporary floral series, I use close observation to try to capture as much detail as possible. I do paint with oil and watercolour sometimes to let loose, but acrylic is always my go-to medium. Q: How long does it take you to create a piece of artwork? Artworks from my main series have very intricate compositions and I used a photorealistic approach, with each tiny petal built up by more than eight layers of paint. For large-scale pieces, it takes six to nine months from start to finish. Q: What is it about flowers that you love so much? I see flowers as salutes to the strength of life. Just like every one of us is unique, each flower has a different appearance and different flowering seasons. Each flower looks different, smells different, has its own spiritual meanings. Most important of all, the flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. That’s the beauty of it and I am absolutely obsessed with the natural order. I believed everything falls into the right places at the right time. Q: What is your favourite flower? My new favourite would be the Australian native flower ‒ Eucalyptus Macrocarpa. I love it so much, that I often visit Royal Botanic Garden just to admire its beauty. The original artwork ‒ A Lifetime Grit ‒ Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021) in the exhibition is the 3rd depiction I have done of a gorgeous flowering gum tree in Cranbourne Garden. The former two have found good homes soon after they launched. I especially love the details on the large, ovate grey leaves and the earthy tones of the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture on the flowers display of greatest strength of life. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of healing and protection. Seeing a gum tree makes me feel grounded wherever I am and I see it as an anchor. Flowers don’t have to be fragile to be beautiful, they can be strong and tough. To me, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa is the tough kind of beauty. Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition & happy collecting! Warm Regards, Artist, HSIN LIN

    22 February 2022