Aritst Portfolio
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Abraham Lincoln – Circa 1965
President Abraham Lincoln on Porcelain Tile Handmade Wooden Frame
23 x 23
Circa 1965
When Liu started painting again in the mid 60’s, he started by painting portraits of presidents and other famous people of the time. This portrait of Abraham Lincoln was one of his earlier ones. His portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson took first place in a contest, went to the White House and later on to the Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial Library.
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Four Peaches – 1972
Porcelain painting demonstrating Liu’s design expertise.
12″ Round Plate
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Tiger in Bamboo – 1970
Tiger in Bamboo
1970
13 x 17 Vertical Oval
Calligraphy Untranslated
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Blue Red Mountain – 1972
Modern Porcelain Chinese Painting
11″ x 16″ Oval/ Vertical
1972
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JFK & Caroline – 1966
JFK & Caroline Portrait on Porcelain Tile mounted in handmade wooden frame.
1966
14 x 14
Liu painted several portraits of various members of the Kennedy Clan.
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2 Fish – 1971
Modern Porcelain Painting of 2 Fish
1971
9″ Round Shallow Bowl
Calligraphy Untranslated
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Sea Serpent – 1971
Blue on White Porcelain Planter of a Sea Serpent
1971
10″ Deep Planter
Calligraphy on Outside of Bowl – Untranslated
Having studied in a Jingdezhen Porcelain making factory as a young boy, Liu often returned to his roots of painting in the famous blue and white motif of design.
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Water Lily Bowl – 1972
Water Lily Bowl designed with gold trim
12″ Round Deep Porcelain Bowl
Sections of water lilies on the inside and roses vines circling the outside.
Calligraphy on the bottom – Untranslated
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Elizabeth Taylor – 1957
Close up profile of Elizabeth Taylor on a porcelain tile unframed.
6 x 9 Vertical
Liu also did an oil painting of her.
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Three Moon Ladies – 1971
Three Moon Ladies. Blue on White Porcelain Plate
14″ x 11″ Oval/Horizontal
1971
Calligraphy – Dedicated and inspired by the first moonwalk.
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