Yuping Tian

Tian Yuping, originally from Hunan Zhangjiajie, now resides in Western Hunan. He is a Chinese landscape painter, born on December 16, 1960, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan. He specializes in landscape painting, maintaining a style that blends traditional and modern elements—rustic yet innovative. Over nearly forty years of artistic practice, he has consistently upheld his passion and ideal of creating landscape art. The beauty of traditional art and the modern style are perfectly balanced in Tian Yuping’s brushwork.
His painting style preserves traditional characteristics while embracing rustic innovation. The beauty of traditional art and the modern style are uniformly embodied in Tian Yuping’s brush and ink. Before painting, he calms his mind and steadies his hand. By “calming the mind,” he means shedding all burdens and approaching his work with a light heart—discarding outdated creative notions and entering a completely renewed state of readiness, free from distractions and constraints. With closed eyes, he can vividly visualize every blade of grass, every tree, every leaf in his mind, then freely brush out the artistic conception within his heart. He has received personal guidance from renowned artists such as Huang Yongyu, Yi Tujing, and Wang Jinshi.
       Ten years ago, he already gained fame in Hunan, Hubei, and Beijing, receiving accolades from institutions such as the Hunan Artists Association. His work has been widely covered by national media and praised by collectors as “The Artist Who Creates with the Soul” and “The Carrier of Beautiful Landscapes.” His works have received continuous praise, and he has won awards in multiple exhibitions. His artworks have been published in *Chinese Watercolor*, *Art Outlook*, and *Shenzhou Poetry and Painting Journal*. The China National Studies Research Society sponsored the publication of his personal art album, which is now collected by art museums and calligraphy and painting associations. When depicting verdant mountains and clear waters, he expresses his inner emotions and artistic conception. With spiritually charged brushwork, he creates miraculous paintings that have achieved enduring accomplishments.
       His works, including *The Splendid Landscape*, *Clear Mountains and Pure Waters, Birds Singing and Flowers Blooming*, *Strange Mountains and Beautiful Waters*, *Spring Warmth and Blossoming Flowers*, *Spring Orchids and Autumn Chrysanthemums, All Flowers in Full Bloom*, and *A Garden Filled with Spring Colors, Willows Dark and Flowers Bright*, are deeply beloved and inspire people’s passion for artistic expression.
Only by persisting in an unwavering goal and pouring in more sweat and dedication than others can one achieve what others cannot—especially in painting. Painting demands inner state; only through deep understanding, emotion, and insight can one achieve divine brushwork and true spiritual expression.
       He immerses himself deeply in nature in daily life, personally experiencing the beauty of natural scenery. Through extensive plein air sketching, he reached the pinnacle of his artistic career. His works have repeatedly won gold medals in exhibitions and have been featured on local and CCTV broadcasts. He possesses profound academic cultivation and an upright character. Though regarded as a master, he remains humble and continually strives to improve himself through diligence.
       Based on his profound understanding of painting, he has not only perfected the quality of traditional Chinese painting but also placed greater emphasis on stylistic application, ensuring that each piece resonates emotionally with viewers. Upon careful observation of Tian Yuping’s works, one discovers a distinctive style subtly embedded within them—unique compared to conventional Chinese painting—alongside fresh, innovative ideas.