David Qiyi Liu
New York, New York
Artist David Qiyi Liu paints realist works in oil, blending traditions of naturalism, neoclassicism, and elements of photorealism and impressionism. “I create this work because I believe painting has the power to honor life with care and to reveal the quiet poetry of the world around us,” says David. His subjects range from portraiture and Tibetan life to landscapes and still lifes, all reflecting his reverence for both individuality and universality. Influenced by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, and Andrew Wyeth, he strives to unite technical precision with emotional resonance. After receiving a Fine Art degree in 1977 and a Master’s in Oil Painting in 1988, David taught for more than thirty years in China before moving to the United States in 2022. He now works from his Flushing, New York studio, where morning light fills his space with clarity and calm. Outside of painting, he enjoys studying original works in museums, exploring art books, and guiding students in their creative growth.
Artist Statement
I am a realist and classically trained oil painter whose artistic journey began in 1977 with a degree in Fine Art, followed by a Master’s in Oil Painting in 1988. For over four decades, I have explored portraiture, Tibetan life, landscapes, and still life, drawing from naturalism, neoclassicism, and at times photorealism and impressionism.
I find inspiration in real life—the quiet dignity of a weathered face, the stillness of a mountain village, or the shifting light across a teapot or velvet robe. My work seeks to reveal beauty, truth, and humanity, reflecting a deep reverence for nature and the individual spirit.
Influenced by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, Ingres, Bastien-Lepage, and Andrew Wyeth, I strive for a balance between technical precision and emotional resonance. My goal is to pursue beauty with honesty and share a humanist vision that transcends culture and geography. Awards and exhibitions have marked my path, but my true pursuit is mastery—to create work that endures in craft and spirit.
I find inspiration in real life—the quiet dignity of a weathered face, the stillness of a mountain village, or the shifting light across a teapot or velvet robe. My work seeks to reveal beauty, truth, and humanity, reflecting a deep reverence for nature and the individual spirit.
Influenced by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, Ingres, Bastien-Lepage, and Andrew Wyeth, I strive for a balance between technical precision and emotional resonance. My goal is to pursue beauty with honesty and share a humanist vision that transcends culture and geography. Awards and exhibitions have marked my path, but my true pursuit is mastery—to create work that endures in craft and spirit.
Artist Background
Jiangxi Normal University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1977
Nanjing Arts College
Master of Arts, 1988
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