Jean Soong Studio

Jean was born in China. She began her interests in drawing and painting in her childhood. After moving to Hong Kong, she studied fine art, took private lessons from a teacher Chow Kun-li, who was influenced by John Singer Sargent. Jean worked as a watercolor artist for over 15 years in a publishing company. She has done illustrations for children's books and flashcards for teaching materials. After she moved to Canada, she continued her study in fine art and graduated from OCAD [Ontario College of Art and Design]. Presently, she is a Signature Member of Toronto Watercolour Society, a member of Bayview Watercolour Society, and the Markham Group of Artists.

Jean's interests are drawing, watercolor, and oil painting. She is especially in figure and portrait paintings.

Jean has participated in some Juried Exhibitions and some of her paintings have been purchased.

Group Exhibitions

Awards

Best Watercolour, The Light
BWS Luminosity Juried Art Show, Markham, ON 2010

Best Watercolour, A Model
Bayview Watercolour Society, Fall Mosaic Juried Show, Toronto, On 2008

Honourable Mention, Mother & Son
Bayview Watercolour Society, Fall Mosaic Juried Show, Toronto, On 2008

Honourable Mention, Back Show
Bayview Watercolour Society, Endless Expression Juried Show, Toronto On 2008

Honourable Mention, Deciding
Bayview Watercolour Society, Mini Juried 2007

Third Prize, An Artist with A Red Hat
Bayview Watercolour Society, Fall Mosaic Juried 2005