ABOUT YAO CHENG
Latest news: My debut children’s book will be releasing in April, 2027!
Hello, I am an artist based in Columbus, Ohio. I discovered my passion for art when I was just 4 years old. During that very first drawing class, I became instantly hooked! Since that introduction, I have never stopped making things with my hands! In college, I studied at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) and then worked for a few years in the fashion industry before starting my dream job of painting as a creative business.
Founded in 2012, Yao Cheng Design is my art studio where I am dedicated to making joyful art- this is what art has given me, and I hope to share it with you! In our over-saturated digital world, my watercolors are here to offer you a moment of rest. Immersive and intentional, my paintings focuses on our physical world and the experiences within our daily life.
My art captures the things we cannot see, cannot say but can always feel.
View my commercial licensing projects and hear my interview on Columbus WOSU-NPR. Sign up for my Studio List emails to peek inside my painting process!
yao cheng’s watercolors
I discovered watercolor over a decade ago. It was immediately clear that this is my art would flourish. It is an endlessly immersive- you cannot help but be pulled into its world of swirling shapes and shifting colors... There are unpredictable moments and impossible mistakes, but watercolor teaches me to be ok with imperfections. In fact, it is to be celebrated and listened to. Here, in this world of wonder, art is momentous and makes you believe that anything is possible.
Take a break and watch my Proteas Dance painting blossom before you!
This is a watercolor painting of a profusion of proteas, dahlias, roses, and hyacinths. This fragrant symphony is accompanied by bright green stems. Together, Yao wanted these florals to bloom right in front of you, radiating from the center outward. The result is a beautiful centerpiece that you can bring into your home, where it will feel like spring all year round.
Printed In-House: This is a reproduction of Yao’s original painting. It is printed and trimmed in Yao's art studio. This helps her perfect the coloration and quality of each print. Email for a custom size or orientation! Visit Product Info for more details.
This is a watercolor painting of a profusion of proteas, dahlias, roses, and hyacinths. This fragrant symphony is accompanied by bright green stems. Together, Yao wanted these florals to bloom right in front of you, radiating from the center outward. The result is a beautiful centerpiece that you can bring into your home, where it will feel like spring all year round.
Printed In-House: This is a reproduction of Yao’s original painting. It is printed and trimmed in Yao's art studio. This helps her perfect the coloration and quality of each print. Email for a custom size or orientation! Visit Product Info for more details.
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