Jie Ruan
ABOUT JIE
Jie Ruan is widely recognized by many art experts in China and the United States as one of the very finest artists from mainland China. His paintings have been featured in dozens of exhibitions in several countries and may be found in The Museum Collection at The Shanghai Art Museum and the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, California. Ruan graduated from the well-known China Academy of Fine Arts and among the many awards and honors presented to Ruan, his greatest achievement was his appointment to work as a professional artist at the Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Research Institute. Ruan served six years at the Institute placing him as one of the artistic elite who has received critical acclaim both at home and abroad.
Popular in China for his art, Ruan's reputation for oil portraiture in the United States has grown immensely. Ruan's exquisite style and brushwork propel him into the same category as other highly sought-after portraitists. Ruan stresses that "art is always creation". I use my brush to enhance each portrait, making it a special and unique work of art". Ruan has proven through his exemplary achievements in portraiture that he deserves the high praises and accolades that he constantly receives. His recognized client list includes several internationally known personalities and includes businessmen and women, scholars, professionals including physicians and lawyers, and other men, women and children.
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