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Xiong Yanteng
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“I loved drawing ever since I was young.”
Xiong Yanteng took his first step in his glorious artistic journey at the tender age of five. In his pursuit to continue his artistic endeavors, he went on to pursue the Oil Painting Undergraduate Programme, from the Academy of Fine Arts, Minzu University, China.
Blue Sweater - Runqiao | Colorpencil
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Blue Sweater - Runqiao
During his undergraduate years, he received several prestigious accolades and scholarships including first-class professional honors, which was a major boost in shaping up his creative career as a professional artist.
Model Under the Blue Sky | Colorpencil
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Model Under the Blue Sky
To delve deeper into this career, he moved to the United States in 2015 after completing his graduation. It was only after moving to an entirely foreign land that he discovered the beauty of portraits drawn out of colored pencils and has been fascinated with them ever since.
“I find that painting is a beautiful and happy thing.”
The venture of dabbling into portrait also got him numerous first prizes in several international painting and portrait competitions. One of his first prize-winning portraits has also been featured in the publications of the Artist Magazine and the American Art Collector Magazine.
Girl with Necklace - Runqiao | Colorpencil
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Girl with Necklace - Runqiao
A little boy in yellow clothes
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Xiong Yanteng is highly influenced by Leng Jun, a contemporary Chinese hyper-realist oil painter. Xiong thinks Leng Jun's works have reached the master level of “delicate but not greasy, lifelike but not real.” Especially when Xiong saw his original works, he admired him very much and hoped that he could paint like him, using hyper-realistic techniques.
“Painting calms me and makes me forget the trivial and troublesome things in life. I prefer to be alone compared to the noisy crowd."
“I really admire Leng Jun’s work. Each of his portraits is painted with unique techniques, and every hair and eyebrow is carefully rendered, striving to achieve a warm and realistic portrait. It is mesmerizing, seeing his work.”
Xiong’s works have been exhibited in various galleries across New York, Los Angeles, and Beijing. He has displayed them through both national art exhibitions and solo shows at various places both online and offline.
Girl wearing bow headdress | Colorpencil
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Girl wearing bow headdress
Yanteng has successfully managed to capture the attention of multiple leading magazines where his artworks have been featured. Some of the noteworthy exhibitions include the American National Exhibition and Superfine Art Fair in Los Angeles.
Girl with braids | Colorpencil
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Girl with braids
Xiong Yanteng is a member of the American Artists Professional League and a Member of the Portrait Society of America. With his artwork, the artist has also won many awards at various art competitions and most of them have been first prizes.
Green Choker
Green Choker | Colorpencil
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“I like to immerse myself in the process of painting. It allows me to entertain myself and brings endless fun.”
Star-Lord in jeans | Colorpencil
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Star-Lord in jeans
Yanteng’s artworks have often caused a stir on social media, been highlighted on Google News, Pinterest, Artweek, ArtBase, Artchain, Art Guide, etc. His exemplary works have also been a part of magazines like Observica Contemporary Art Magazine, Art Connoisseur magazine, Leonardo Art Guide, International Artist Magazine, and Art Of Portrait Magazine among many others.
Black suit
Black suit | Colorpencil
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With his in-depth technique and understanding of his artwork, the artist has managed to leave his indelible mark on the international art world. When Xiong is not painting, he loves to read, travel, visit museums, and participate in different sports and fitness activities.
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Old man with white hair
“I want to devote myself to continuously improving my painting techniques and the overall quality of my work in the future as well.”
Xiong Yanteng
@xiongyanteng.art
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