To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season.
I can't describe how much I love this piece. After months of production, It's finally here !
I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like flowers.

A Lifetime Companion – White Lilies
By HSIN LIN
11/11/2022
Artist Acrylic on Acid-free canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
The artwork painted extends to all Side panels.
D rings and wire are attached at the back.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Sealed with clear varnish.
75 (W) x 75 cm (H) x 2.5 cm (D)

Affirmation: You are my home and love all at once, forever and always.

White lilies symbolise purity, virtue, commitment and rebirth, and are often used at weddings. They can also represent a rejuvenation of the soul.

In this particular artwork, those subtle, tiny fallen pollen on those silky soft petals, leaf veins and the texture of flower buds are definitely my favourite details. It is such a joy to paint, to study the lights and shades on these gorgeous blossoms. A journey that I have enjoyed so much.

It's a coincidence that I ended up having two lilies in this artwork, which reminds me of our relationship with ourselves, with others and with the world.
The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.

Artwork inspired by nature at Mornington peninsula, Summer, 2022. -HSIN LIN

-Bloom like flowers -
Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings that celebrate native and common flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.

Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit:
https://youtu.be/zH9gVIrbqMY

Link in above If you would like to collect this particular artwork. ⁣
Hope you enjoy!
Warmest Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Special thanks to Mont Marte for the invitation and featuring my self- portrait- Poise and Pride in the press , my great pleasure to have your love and support.

Quote from original article -
How to paint realistic portraits with acrylics by Hsin Lin

Contemporary nature artist Hsin Lin, (@helloinnerpeace) is stepping us through how to paint realistic portraits with acrylics. Hsin’s added her signature florals to the artwork, so you can also learn a thing or two about painting realistic flowers too.

"This artwork is called “Poise and Pride.” In April 2018, it was awarded the ‘Highly Commended Acrylic’ in The Hut Gallery Open Award Exhibition. The goal of my art journey has always been to stay true to myself and be true to the present moments.
In this work, I decided to add in the flowers from my front yard - peony stands for honour, and bush lily stands for good luck. In order to capture the details in this artwork, it actually took me several months to re-reconnect to myself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
I absolutely enjoyed painting these photo-realistic flowers, sometimes I even have dreams full of beautiful, delicate flower petals after a long day in the studio, which is totally worth it.
I always want to deliver an important message in my floral series. Now is the very best time to be alive. Be at the moment, be yourself. Whenever you are experiencing difficulty, life itself can be bloomed like flowers with no fear." - By HSIN LIN

{Enjoy the making of this artwork}

• Step 1 - Overall Sketch for composition

In the preliminary sketch, I try to keep this step simple and brief, but definitely think through the overall composition. I use black watercolour pencils and a HB pencil over the undertone for the shadow and the leaves’ layout. The reason I used watercolour pencils for drafting, is because it blends in well, with no sketching trace left once the second layer of paint is applied. Or it can be easily removed with a little bit of water.

• Step 2 - Drafting the feature proportion and flower petals in detail

Now it’s time to sketch in the detail. In this painting, the major object that I wanted to point out, is the specific peony roses and the bush lilies. Because the flower is made up of many layers of petals, these need to be sketched as detailed as possible in this stage. As the layout had been decided as the firmed line in step 1, draw the silhouette of the petals of each flower precisely and find where the light comes from. Sketch the and leaves on the background, pencil and eraser are used in this step.
If you want a more clean-finished result, apply another layer of varnish spray. Or what I do is I brush another thin layer of diluted gesso and let dry for a day.

• Step 3 - Starting with the background colour

Start with Burnt Sienna, mixed with Titanium white in the process to create the depth of background.

• Step 4 - Background Leaves- grevillea, the flower of courage.

More layers of green tone are added to the background and now we have the line and shape of the leaves established. Grevillea is one of my favorited trees. I adore the beauty of it every day I walk into the woods near my studio. Grevillea stands for strength and courage, this is exactly what I would like to express in this piece.

• Step 5 - Start the main section of the flower

Now comes to the main part, I have a special size 4 round Sable Brush that I kept for more than 20 years, works wonder on the flower details. Structured acrylics are used here, sometimes I mix the colour with impasto medium for textured and non-transparency purposes.
When it comes to the main flowers, I start with darker tone and then blended in white for a lighter tone which is added gradually step by step, so the colour hue would stay in harmony as a whole for the painting. Then more white is added in where the light sits.

• Step 6 - Blending the colour

For the realistic flowers, I use thin liner brushes to outline the silhouette with a darker tone, then switch to a round soft brush with a lighter tone on it, and quickly smooth the outline colour with a lighter tone while the paint is half dry. This will create the gradient effect. It also gives a perfectly smooth blend of the flower petals this way.


Artist’s tips and hints

• 1. Take a break

Your eyes might become tired and confused by working on the intricated composition for a long time. To avoid confusion at any stage, this is what I do - put an arrow or any mark on the centred petal that you want to start with. So anytime you come back to painting you know where to start.

• 2. Rest and look at your work from afar

Rest whenever you feel tired, painting with tired eyes might result in a colour combination you didn’t want or disorderly composition. A good way other than resting, is to have a walk outside looking at the view far away or under the natural sunlight, in order to balance the vision.

Hsin Lin is a contemporary nature artist living in Melbourne. For Hsin, painting is a form of meditation where she often reflects and finds meaning in her everyday life. You can find out more about Hsin Lin, her creative journey and her art practice, full article link in here.

Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.

Hope everyone's having a wonderful day & enjoy the demonstration !Happy collecting!
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Good day everyone ! No matter wherever you are, I hope you are healthy, happy and well. I am back with some photos from the award ceremony !

To me, this artwork is a perfect one to respond to the theme. It is also an artwork for everyone who didn’t give up when going through the low point in life. Much appreciated to Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) for the great honour, as well as congratulations to all the winners.
National Mental Health Month 2022 Awareness Campaign theme: ‘Building Resilience’

*This particular artwork - A LifeTime Grit - has won two prizes. *
List of Awards-

1. Oct 2022 - A LifeTime Grit - 3rd Prize for the National Mental Health Month Art Competition 2022. Award is presented on Oct 1st 2022 at Parliament House, Melbourne.
2. July 2022 – A LifeTime Grit - Highly Commended award in The Victorian Artists Society WINTER SELECT EXHIBITION.

A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021)
Artist Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas.
Artwork extends to all Sides.
76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) (D)
By HSIN LIN

Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win.

This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant.
The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life.

{Press Update} *This Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) is featured in Maroondah City Council’s news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. *

Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.
Happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

{Award Update} Good day everyone ! No matter wherever you are, I hope you are healthy, happy and well. I am back with the 1st blog post on Oct along with an award update!

My absolute pleasure to receive the award on the official launch of National Mental Health Month in Parliament House, Victoria on the 1st of Oct.
National Mental Health Month 2022 Awareness Campaign theme: ‘Building Resilience’

To me, this artwork is a perfect one to respond to the theme. It is also an artwork for everyone who didn’t give up when going through the low point in life. Much appreciated to Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) for the great honour, as well as congratulations to all the winners.

*This particular artwork - A LifeTime Grit - has won two prizes. *
List of Awards-

1. Oct 2022 - A LifeTime Grit - 3rd Prize for the National Mental Health Month Art Competition 2022. Award is presented on Oct 1st 2022 at Parliament House, Melbourne.
2. July 2022 – A LifeTime Grit - Highly Commended award in The Victorian Artists Society WINTER SELECT EXHIBITION.

A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021)
Artist Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas.
Artwork extends to all Sides.
76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) (D)
By HSIN LIN

Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win.

This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant.
The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life.

{Press Update} *This Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) is featured in Maroondah City Council’s news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. *

Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.
Happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

{Project Preview Update}
This particular artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine (2022)- is featured in the project - Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone. 
A public art project led by visual artist Hsin Lin, collaborate with poet Lauren M. Hancock. The mural and poem will be installed at Ringwood Lake Park, Melbourne, Australia.
Blossoms of Life -The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone is supported by Maroondah City Council.
 
Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit:
https://youtu.be/kwrdyvCl26w

A Lifetime Sunshine -Flowering Gum - Corymbia Ficifolia
By HSIN LIN
01/09/2022
Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
The artwork painted extends to all Side panels.
D rings and wire are attached at the back.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Sealed with clear varnish.
76.2 (W) x 121.9 cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D)
 
Affirmation: Let me be your sunshine on a rainy day, in the darkest hours, every day to shine your day.
 
I started this artwork around Dec 2021. It’s been a long journey, sunny days and rainy days. Long working hours required determination and faith to be achieved. The process wasn’t an easy task but It’s a challenge that I enjoyed, and I am happy to say I finally have it completed around September 2022.
By the time I have this artwork completed, I decided to name this artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine, which is an extension of my previous artworks – A Life Time Journey, A Life Time blessing, A Life Time Commitment, A Life Time Love, A Life Time Story and A Life Time Grit.
I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like flowers.
 
To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Flowering Gum tree- Corymbia Ficifolia (Baby Orange) in bloom in the flowering season, one of the main reasons that I always come back to the Royal Botanic Garden.
 
In this particular artwork, there are flowers in full bloom gloriously under the sunlight, flowers in the blooming stage, as well as with closed buds most rounded and showing colour and buds with caps lifting on ready to bloom. Those are metaphor for all the precious moments in lifespan development. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection.
The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
 
Artwork inspired by nature at Royal Botanic Garden, Cranbourne, Spring, 2022. -HSIN LIN
 
Corymbia ficifolia
A Western Australian native tree with several small outlying populations further to the East, grows on sandy soils in low-lying areas of woodland.
Corymbia Ficifolia -Baby Orange, belongs to the family- MYRTACEAE. A small Australian flowering gum growing to around 3-4m tall. One of the most outstanding flowering trees in Australia with conspicuous flowers in vermillion-orange that cover the canopy in summer, followed by large woody fruits known as honkey nuts. The brilliant orange flowers in summer bring the birds into the garden. A gum tree for every garden, the eucalyptus flowers for everyone.
 
-Bloom like flowers -
Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.
 
Blossoms of Life – The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone
© 2022 Lauren M. Hancock
 
Inspire grow bloom empower
we look to Nature and see her
unfold beautifully hour by hour,
orange blossoms unfurl and dance
vitality within, creation
what a trance.
 
Hungry bees and birds yearn for nectar
anonymously visiting
collecting for themselves and others,
the artist and the poet observe from away
smiling at each other and the precious scene
they have to appreciate this fine day.
 
Upon her canvas the artist dabs a
spot of white against green as contrast
the poet gnaws her pencil thoughtfully,
a phrase emerges from her mind
she scrawls it down quickly.
 
Together they’ll create a scene of
sumptuous colours and phrases
which capture a moment flowingly,
their duet of vivid blossoms
the artist and the poet
friends creating so joyously.
 
Original Artwork is now on show at 9 - 26 Sep 2022 VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION at The Victorian Artists Society.

Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.
Happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

A Lifetime Sunshine -Flowering Gum - Corymbia Ficifolia
By HSIN LIN
01/09/2022
Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery-wrapped canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
The artwork painted extends to all Side panels.
D rings and wire are attached at the back.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Sealed with clear varnish.
76.2 (W) x 121.9 cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D)
 
Affirmation: Let me be your sunshine on a rainy day, in the darkest hours, every day to shine your day.
 
I started this artwork around Dec 2021. It’s been a long journey, sunny days and rainy days. Long working hours required determination and faith to be achieved. The process wasn’t an easy task but It’s a challenge that I enjoyed, and I am happy to say I finally have it completed around September 2022.
By the time I have this artwork completed, I decided to name this artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine, which is an extension of my previous artworks – A Life Time Journey, A Life Time blessing, A Life Time Commitment, A Life Time Love, A Life Time Story and A Life Time Grit.
I present you the latest piece from my award-winning/signature series -Bloom like flowers.
 
To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Flowering Gum tree- Corymbia Ficifolia (Baby Orange) in bloom in the flowering season, one of the main reasons that I always come back to the Royal Botanic Garden.
 
In this particular artwork, there are flowers in full bloom gloriously under the sunlight, flowers in the blooming stage, as well as with closed buds most rounded and showing colour and buds with caps lifting on ready to bloom. Those are metaphor for all the precious moments in lifespan development. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection.
The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
 
Artwork inspired by nature at Royal Botanic Garden, Cranbourne, Spring, 2022. -HSIN LIN
 
Corymbia ficifolia
A Western Australian native tree with several small outlying populations further to the East, grows on sandy soils in low-lying areas of woodland.
Corymbia Ficifolia -Baby Orange, belongs to the family- MYRTACEAE. A small Australian flowering gum growing to around 3-4m tall. One of the most outstanding flowering trees in Australia with conspicuous flowers in vermillion-orange that cover the canopy in summer, followed by large woody fruits known as honkey nuts. The brilliant orange flowers in summer bring the birds into the garden. A gum tree for every garden, the eucalyptus flowers for everyone.
 
-Bloom like flowers -
Hsin Lin’s series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The signature series features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.
 
{Press Update}
This particular artwork - A Lifetime Sunshine (2022)- is featured in the project - Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone. 
A public art project led by visual artist Hsin Lin, collaborate with poet Lauren M. Hancock. The mural and poem will be installed at Ringwood Lake Park, Melbourne, Australia.
Blossoms of Life -The Eucalyptus Flower For Everyone is supported by Maroondah City Council.
 
Enjoy the time-lapse video of this artwork please visit:
https://youtu.be/kwrdyvCl26w
 
Blossoms of Life – The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone
© 2022 Lauren M. Hancock
 
Inspire grow bloom empower
we look to Nature and see her
unfold beautifully hour by hour,
orange blossoms unfurl and dance
vitality within, creation
what a trance.
 
Hungry bees and birds yearn for nectar
anonymously visiting
collecting for themselves and others,
the artist and the poet observe from away
smiling at each other and the precious scene
they have to appreciate this fine day.
 
Upon her canvas the artist dabs a
spot of white against green as contrast
the poet gnaws her pencil thoughtfully,
a phrase emerges from her mind
she scrawls it down quickly.
 
Together they’ll create a scene of
sumptuous colours and phrases
which capture a moment flowingly,
their duet of vivid blossoms
the artist and the poet
friends creating so joyously.
 
[Exhibition]
- 9 - 26 Sep 2022 VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION at The Victorian Artists Society.

Meanwhile, If you would like to collect this particular piece, welcome to visit my on line shop or simply send me a DM for direct purchase.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.
Happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

🌟Now On Show! 🌟- 15th Aug -2nd Sept 2022 - HSIN LIN solo exhibition -WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT at Bendigo Bank Carlton Art Gallery!

Much appreciate Bendigo Bank Melbourne for having me, we had a great day installing artworks in your beautiful Art Space. And a big shout out to Jade, such a pleasure finally meeting you and all the lovely staff in person!

About the exhibition-
Hsin Lin’s series WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The series features original acrylic paintings with bold and spontaneous brushstrokes that celebrate native Australian flowers, and wildlife and highlights the structures that intertwine and support them.

Featured Artworks -
1. Let’s Make A Wish - Banksia Menziesii (Menzies Banksia)- Original Artwork By HSIN LIN -Ready To Hang
2. The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers - Ready To Hang- Original artwork by HSIN LIN
3. Sun Shines Brighter When I Am With You 
4. Our Safe Place - Digitalis Purpurea 
5. All The Wonderful Feelings - Flowering Gum 
6. Love Struck
7. Spring Euphony
8. Good Food, Good Mood.
9. Beach Patrol
10. Sail Away With Me

Come visit us for a feast for the eyes, super friendly service as well as purchase your favourite artworks/ Mugs and Artist Cards of mine on the spot.
DM for info or Link in bio!

Address :
Bendigo Bank Carlton
282 Lygon Street Carlton VIC 3053
8:30am-2.00pm Mon-Fri.

Meanwhile, If you are interested in the story and concept behind the artwork, welcome to visit my official website or simply send me a DM.

Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition!
Stay healthy everyone & happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

​Much appreciated to Gordon, president of Ringwood Art Society for inviting us to your Sponsor’s night earlier this week, a truly wonderful evening full of informative demonstrations and of course finally meeting all the lovely members. Featured Artwork in the photos- A Lifetime Grit.

Me and Lauren, we are pleased and humbled to be able to give a briefing on our upcoming project:

Blossoms of Life - The Eucalyptus Flower for Everyone
By Hsin Lin & Lauren M. Hancock
-A collaborative public art project between visual artist Hsin Lin and poet Lauren M. Hancock. The mural and poem will be installed at Ringwood Lake Park. -

The project -Blossoms of Life is supported by Maroondah City Council's Arts and Cultural Grants 2022/23 and is fortunate to be auspice by Ringwood Art Society.

Maroondah City Council Arts & Cultural Grant Program - (Quote from offocial Website)
Maroondah City Council's Arts and Cultural Grants Program supports a diverse and culturally rich Maroondah through community driven projects, initiatives and events that increase arts profile and participation. These initiatives may focus on a wide variety of art forms.

We are grateful to have your love and support really and looking forward to seeing everyone at the official launch event!

Last for not least, special thanks to Linda & Violetta for come to say hi to us, you guys are amazing really!
Stay healthy everyone & stay tuned for more updates!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Good day everyone ! No matter wherever you are, I hope you are healthy, happy and well. I am back with a latest video update! - I am pleased and humbled to receive the Highly Commended Award for the original artwork –  'A Lifetime Grit, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa'(2021)! Much appreciated Victorian Artists Society and thank you to the judge - Julia Ciccaroni for the honor. congratulations to all the winners ! This award means a lot.

This artwork is one of my (and collectors’ ) favourites that already has multiple prints established around Australia since it launched and I am pleased that this particular artwork has the judge’s love.
 
Featured artwork in the photos-
A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021)
Artist Acrylic on canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
The artwork painted extends to all Side panels.
76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)
By HSIN LIN

{Press Update}
*This particular Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) was also featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. *

Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win.
 
This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life.
 
Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (Mottlecah), a sprawling mallee endemic to Western Australia. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection.
The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
 
Come visit us at VAS 2022 Winter Select Exhibition, open to the public. Viewing until Monday 25 July
Opening Hours:
10am - 4pm weekdays
1pm - 4pm weekends during exhibitions
Address - 
430 Albert Street, East Melbourne,Victoria

​Meanwhile, If you are interested in the story and concept behind the artwork, welcome to visit my official website link in bio or simply send me a DM.

Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition!
Stay healthy everyone & happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

How's everyone during this cold weather? Wherever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy! In the 2nd blog post of July, I am back with great news for you! –
 
I am pleased and humbled to receive the Highly Commended Award for the original artwork –  'A Lifetime Grit, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa'(2021)!
This artwork is one of my (and collectors’ 😊) favourites that already has multiple prints established around Australia since it launched and I am pleased that this particular artwork has the judge’s love.
Much appreciated to the judge - Julia Ciccarone , as well as The Victorian Artists Society. This award means a lot.
 
Featured artwork in the photos-
A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021)
Artist Acrylic on canvas. Signed at the front and ready to hang.
The artwork painted extends to all Side panels.
76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)
By HSIN LIN

{Press Update}
*This particular Artwork – A LifeTime Grit (2021) was also featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. *

Affirmation: The reality is now, let’s play to win.
 
This artwork was inspired by my visit to Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne. I was drawn immediately to this particular Eucalyptus macrocarpa tree in full bloom in the flowering season. I love the details on those large ovate grey leaves and the earthy tone on the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture of the flowers, display of greatest strength of life.
 
Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (Mottlecah), a sprawling mallee endemic to Western Australia. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of Healing and Protection.
The flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
 
Come visit us at VAS 2022 Winter Select Exhibition, open to the public. Viewing until Monday 25 July
Opening Hours:
10am - 4pm weekdays
1pm - 4pm weekends during exhibitions
Address - 
430 Albert Street, East Melbourne,Victoria

​Meanwhile, If you are interested in the story and concept behind the artwork, welcome to visit my official website link in bio or simply send me a DM.

Looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition!
Stay healthy everyone & happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

How's everyone? Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy! In the first blog post of July, I am back with a video of our current exhibition for you! 

A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa{NEW!} & White Has All the Possibilities are now on show with Camberwell Art Show 2022!
One of Australia’s leading selected entry art shows featuring many of Australia’s top artists is back again at Swinburne University from 25th June to 3rd July 2022.

An awesome exhibition with brillient selection of original artworks, make sure to drop by before 3rd July!
This year I have two artworks in the show-

1. White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses
Artist Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.
D rings and wire attached at the back in gallery standard.
Artwork painted extend to all Sides.
50.8 (W) x 61cm (H) x 3.5 cm (D)

2. A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa
A Lifetime Grit- Eucalyptus Macrocarpa
29/10/2021
Artist Acrylic on Acid-free stretched gallery wrapped canvas.
Signed at the front and ready to hang.
The artwork painted extends to all Side panels.
D rings and wire are attached at the back.
76.2cm (W) x 91.4cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

*These two Artworks were also featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. By Maroondah City Council | Arts In Maroondah
Published date -24th Feb 2022 , Melbourne, Victoria. *

Hope you guys enjoy the video !
Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love.
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Hello to my new friends and old friends. How are you? No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. I am back with my 2nd blog post for June 2022. Sharing my latest studio photos with you and a precious moment while Cadbury wanted to join me and say hi! :)
 
Featured artwork in the studio photos –
🏆This painting Splendid-Tuberose Begonia is also an award-winning painting as the Highly Commended Oil and Acrylic in the Box Hill Art Group 2017 Annual Exhibition.

Splendid- Tuberose Begonia {Award Winner!}
50.8 x 61 cm
Artist Acrylic on canvas
 
Hsin Lin’s new exhibition and series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature. The exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats and that support and connect them. Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.
 
Exhibition History-
-[2022 Solo Exhibition] Feb -April 2022 - Bloom Like flowers by HSIN LIN presented by Maroondah City Council | Arts In Maroondah at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery.
-25th-27th August 2017 - Box Hill Art Group 65th Art Exhibition @ Box Hill Town Hall
-Oct. 1, 2017 - Oct. 29, 2017 Allen & Peg Lowe Annual Award Exhibition 2017 @The Hut Gallery
-March 17th-18th 2018 44TH KNOX ART SHOW @ Knox Community Arts Centre
-21st March- 4th April 2019 -Artist of The Month- Bloom Like flowers series - Artworks Exhibited at Riot Art Eastland Westfield
-3rd -26th May 2019 Streeton Roberts McCubbin Awards Exhibition @ Sherbrooke Gallery
-1st - 28th September 2019 - Bloom Like Flowers Solo Exhibition by HSIN LIN, Knox Immerse by Knox city council, Upper Ferntree Gully, Melbourne
-10 Feb – 2 March 2020 -Artist of The Month -HSIN LIN, Riot Art Knox Westfield
-12 FEB - 1 MAR 2021 VAS SUMMER EXHIBITION @The Victorian Artists Society
 
Enjoy the making of this artwork welcome to visit the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOTsI_9NLwg
 
Link here - Splendid-Tuberose Begonia - if you would like to collect this particular artwork.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Hello everyone! No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. Welcome back to my 1st blog of June 2022. 
I am back with a quick update for artworks availability :  🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Featured Artwork in the solo exhibition, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–

1. A Life Time Love – Chrysanthemums, Roses and Green Ball Dianthus (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm     
2. A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket (2021) SOLD 🔴
3. A Lifetime Grit - Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021)   Acrylic   76.2 x 91.4 cm  
4. A Wonderful Life - White Camellia            (2020)   - SOLD 🔴
5. All The Wonderful Feelings - Flowering Gum        (2022)   Acrylic   75 x 75 cm          
6. By The Window- Cadbury The Cat             (2019)   Acrylic   36 x 36cm           
7. Celebrations - Peonies Galore     (2018)   Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print - SOLD 🔴
8. Daydreamer - Cadbury The Cat   (2021)   Acrylic   20 x 20 cm          
9. Feels Like Home - Silver Banksia (2019)         - SOLD 🔴  
10. Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids   (2020)   Acrylic   41 x 51 cm          
11. Have Faith in A Sunny Place- Premium Hydrangea (2019) Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print 45 x 62 cm
12. Hey It's Gonna Be Alright - Little Goat     (2021)   Acrylic   20 x 20 cm- SOLD 🔴
13. Koi In The Lilypond 1       (2021)   Acrylic   40.6 x 50.8 cm  
14. Koi In The Lilypond 2       (2021)   Acrylic   40.6 x 50.8 cm  
15. Let’s Make A Wish - Banksia Menziesii    (2021)   Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm  
16. Lover's Instinct- Chrysanthemum              (2021)    - SOLD 🔴
17. Our Adventure Begins - Bottle Brush Flowers       (2020)  - SOLD 🔴
18. Our Safe Place - Digitalis Purpurea            (2020)   Acrylic   76.2 x 76.2 cm
19. Peony In Mauve               (2018)   Acrylic   41 x 51 cm          
20. Poise and Pride - Self Portrait      (2017)   Acrylic   76 x 61 cm          
21. Presence of Mind - and then - Eucalyptus Tree Bark          (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm
22. Presence of Mind - now - Eucalyptus Tree Bark   (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm          
23. River View In Wonderland - Yarra River  (2017)   Acrylic   91 x 61 cm          
24. See Through The Light- Hairpin Banksia (2021)- SOLD 🔴
25. Splendid- Tuberose Begonia        (2017)   Acrylic   50.8 x 61 cm      
26. Spring Euphony - Dark Pink Freesia (2018) Acrylic 40.6 x 50.8 cm
27. Sun Kissed Dream – Callistemon, Kangaroo paw, Grevillea and Billy button (2020) Acrylic 42 x 60 cm        - SOLD 🔴  

 28.Sun Shines Brighter When I Am with You - Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Alstroemeria and Yellow Rose    (2020)  Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm
29.The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers    (2020)   Acrylic   61 x 91 cm          
30.Thicker Than Blood, Stronger Than Love -Carnation    (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm          
31.White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses              (2021)   Acrylic   50.8 x 61 cm      
 
Bloom Like Flowers were presented by Maroondah City Council | Arts In Maroondah #artsinmaroondah
​
Hope you guys enjoy the video !
Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love.
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Hello to my new friends and old friends. No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. I am back with my first blog post of May 2022! While I have this blog published, the camellia tree in this particular painting is now in full bloom !

Featured artwork in these studio photos –

{Latest Press Update for this artwork}
*This particular Artwork –A Wonderful Life (2020) is featured in Maroondah City Council's news –Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published by Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer.
Publish date -24th Feb 2022, Melbourne, Victoria. *
 
A Wonderful Life - White Camellia 
{Back from previous solo exhibition & now ready for a new home!}
By HSIN LIN
 
Artist Acrylic on canvas.Signed at the front and ready to hang.
91.4 x 60.9 cm
Artwork painted extends to side panels.
Metallic Gold paints are used. It actually shines beautifully when you look at the physical painting.
 
Affirmation – The answers and love are always within.
 
I have this beautiful camellia tree in my front yard which blooms gloriously from every Autumn till Winter. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers.
I am obsessed with the delightful view of the sunlight reflected on those pure white flower petals, and a bit of yellow/brown/red blended on the flower buds every time I study the bloom.
 
It has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom of this beautiful camellia tree every year, all of them had found their forever home quickly, now you are looking at my latest interpretation of my favourite camellia tree.
 
The Camellia flower speaks to the heart and expresses positive feelings.
The flower of Camellia also symbolizes great passion, refinement, faithfulness, and Perfection.
When white camellias are presented to someone, it is thought to bring luck.
-WILD BOTANICAL ABSTRACT SERIES 2020-
 
This artwork is painted during the lockdown, a special isolation diary that I wrote with my paintbrushes. That is why I name this artwork – A Wonderful Life – to remind us that there are always sunny days ahead of us as long as we are alive.
 
May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine.
Artwork inspired by nature in Bayswater, Melbourne, Autumn, 2020. -HSIN LIN
​
Enjoy the work in progress video of this artwork please visit :
www.instagram.com/tv/B__HSM-nMoz/

Link here - A Wonderful Life - White Camellia {NEW!} - if you would like to collect this particular artwork.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.
 
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Happy Easter everyone! Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy!
After an eventful month, I am back with the latest interview on this special day!
 
Special thanks to Paige Booth from Mont Marte Creative Team. I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on Mont Marte website. It was a pleasure working with you.
Click the photos to read through or link here for the full article –
https://www.montmarte.net/create/articles/creativity-is-always-in-full-bloom-with-hsin-lin
 
Artist interview: Creativity is always in full bloom with Hsin Lin.
Published date 11 April 2022 
 
Featured Artwork in the interview, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–

1.  A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket (2021) Acrylic 76.2 x 122 cm
2. Toast Loves - Eucalyptus Macrocarpa- LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINT
3. A Life Time Love – Chrysanthemums, Roses and Green Ball Dianthus (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm     
4. A LIFE TIME JOURNEY - Orchids, Oranges And Chrysanthemums 
5. Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids   (2020)   Acrylic   41 x 51 cm      

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Before Hsin Lin’s paint brushes even begin to touch the canvas, she closes her eyes and meditates under a sky light in her Melbourne studio, imagining the way her flowers and leaves will stretch and grow across the canvas. She opens her eyes, puts her favourite music on, picks up her paint brushes and begins dipping into her paints.
For contemporary nature artist Hsin Lin, creating is a form of meditation, a flow state where she reflects and finds meaning. Most of her artworks are painted in acrylic with each of her artworks having an affirmation to communicate her art’s meaning. These affirmations extend far beyond what’s painted on the canvas, hoping others will find joy and comfort in her art.
 
Q: How would you describe yourself?

A: Hello beautiful people! I am Hsin Lin, an artist obsessed with the beauty and the form of flowers. Most of my inspiration comes from my observation of the natural world.
A short walk from the studio takes me into a beautiful forest and it’s there that I can touch the texture of the tree bark, observe the colours of the current season and feel the sunlight reflecting on the trees and grasses. I often find myself collecting leaves, feathers and other wonderful gifts from nature that have fallen to the ground. I love to observe these in great detail and reflect their beauty in my paintings.
Through my paintings, I see flowers as representing life, when I am carefully building up the tiny flower petals and leaf veins, it feels like I’m trying to figure out the uncertainty in life.
It is also a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive. As life presents itself, you can fight with all your will or you may dance with the flow, either way, human life is unique, one-of-a-kind and this journey belongs to you only.
 
Q: What is it about nature that inspires you the most?

A: Being inspired by nature enlightens me in all aspects of life. The message that I wanted to deliver to the viewer are the pure joy and calmness that I experienced during my art process- the natural order, is what fascinates me the most.
I sometimes stand in front of the canvas meditating, imitating how the flower grows and extends in my mind, before my paint brushes touch the canvas.
 
Q: Before art, you were working in fashion, what drove you to swap fabric for canvas and pursue art?

A: I used to be a fashion designer owning my label. However, after returning to my beloved city of Melbourne, I swapped the manipulation of fabric for the enticing world of paint and canvas, and I have been creating art full-time ever since.
Although these two industries seem extremely different, to me there’s one thing in common, - clothes and canvas are all made from fabric. It’s all about what kind of story you want to tell with the medium.
 
Q: How has your art style evolved?

A: I started with some small projects at the beginning, gaining enormous joy and peacefulness from the process. Then I started to work on more detailed and bigger projects, at the same time, to focus on developing my own skills and style -- which is a challenge that I set for myself from time to time, but a challenge I enjoy without a doubt.
 
Q: Where does your mind drift to when you paint?

A: My mind drifts to a zone that no one can disturb. I lose track of time quite often in my studio while working on the details, which is also one of the reasons that some of my large scaled works take months to half of a year to finish.
It’s pure bliss to be able to indulge in the power of nature and creativity, and to also speak to the world with my paint brushes.
 
Q: How important are affirmations to your art?

A: To be honest, the affirmations I have for every artwork are usually what I want to say to the viewer, or it may simply be something that I want to be told by others.
You may see the affirmations as a process of meditating within my art practice. I love the fact that whenever I see the piece, it’s a reminder of love. If the collector who owns it can feel the positive energy and have the reminder from the piece, then it will be the most amazing thing. Because I believe words like art, have power.
 
Q: How do you set up your studio or room?

A: I have a specific spot in the studio which is just under a sky light, I paint in that particular spot every day. I sometimes paint in the garden, if the weather is great - natural light is always the best. I always paint with music on and I get lost in time. I highly recommend Hollow Coves (my favourite Australian band!) and The Satellite Station.
 
Q: How does it feel exhibiting your work?

A: Having your artwork exhibited in a gallery is like displaying a part of your true self to the public. It could be vulnerable in a certain way, but it feels magical at the same time to be able to speak to the world in the form of art too.
 
Q: Do you have a favourite Mont Marte product?

A: I own a Mont Marte Premium Watercolour Paints 36pc set and I absolutely love it. The high-quality pigments and great transparency are perfect to work with. It is very handy and easy to set up. All I need is an artist pad, a few tubes, a cup of water for brushes and peace of mind.  I often carry the set while travelling overseas and paint wherever I want.
There was one time I painted my cat Cadbury (a 9-year-old girl, I adopted from a shelter) at the boarding gate while I was waiting for transport. The process calmed me down almost immediately and some of the passengers who walked passed, even stopped and watched me paint for a short while. I can tell they were enjoying the process too with smile on their face.
That particular artwork was collected by an amazing couple in South Australia afterwards, who had just lost their beloved cat, who happened looked very much like my cat Cadbury. Through this artwork they could remember their beautiful cat forever and cherish all of the memories they have together.
I remember every moment of it, the joy of painting it, knowing that artwork comforts another person in the big world.  And now the collectors are my life time friends.  I sometimes feel art is more powerful than I think it is and I am still feeling grateful and blessed to be able to be in this incredible journey.  
(Shoutout to Liggy & Elena !:) They are amazing songwriters and singers !)
 
Q: What are the best tips you’ve learned coming into the industry?

A: There is no failure in art, every failure is a small step towards your goal. Because we either learn a lesson from it or stop for a short break then come back with full strength.  Consistency is key.
 
Q: What are you excited about for the future?
A: The future is full of uncertainty, that’s the most exciting part don’t you think? :)
 
Hope you guys enjoy the interview!
Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love. Until next time! 
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

How's everyone? Where ever you are, I hope you are all well, healthy and happy!
After a busy month, I am back with some throwback photos of my solo exhibition for you! Some of them from the opening. Photos credits to the Curator - Andrew Duong. Much appreciated for taking and forwarding these photos to me. Such a precious memory meeting families, new and old friends and collectors really.   

Have you visited my current solo exhibition at Federation Estate Gallery? If you haven't, make sure you make it before the 8th of April !! :) Last two weeks to view the presentation of the full collection! Some of the artwork had found new homes, some of them have prints established during the solo. 

For friends who live in Maroondah, you may have already received the latest Maroondah News in your inbox, scroll down to the link for the latest interview for my solo exhibition.
Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published date 24 February 2022 Maroondah City Council s blog.
https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Council-blog/Blog/Interview-with-the-Artist-Hsin-Lin-Bloom-Like-Flowers

​Or, Link here for the full article.

I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really.
You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! 
 
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Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers
Published February 2022
Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers.
 
Featured Artwork in the solo exhibition, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–

1. A Life Time Love – Chrysanthemums, Roses and Green Ball Dianthus (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm     
2. A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket (2021) Acrylic 76.2 x 122 cm
3. A Lifetime Grit - Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021)   Acrylic   76.2 x 91.4 cm  
4. A Wonderful Life - White Camellia            (2020)   Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm  
5. All The Wonderful Feelings - Flowering Gum        (2022)   Acrylic   75 x 75 cm          
6. By The Window- Cadbury The Cat             (2019)   Acrylic   36 x 36cm           
7. Celebrations - Peonies Galore     (2018)   Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print
8. Daydreamer - Cadbury The Cat   (2021)   Acrylic   20 x 20 cm          
9. Feels Like Home - Silver Banksia (2019)   Acrylic   70 x 50 cm          
10. Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids   (2020)   Acrylic   41 x 51 cm          
11. Have Faith in A Sunny Place- Premium Hydrangea (2019) Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print 45 x 62 cm
12. Hey It's Gonna Be Alright - Little Goat     (2021)   Acrylic   20 x 20 cm
13. Koi In The Lilypond 1       (2021)   Acrylic   40.6 x 50.8 cm  
14. Koi In The Lilypond 2       (2021)   Acrylic   40.6 x 50.8 cm  
15. Let’s Make A Wish - Banksia Menziesii    (2021)   Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm  
16. Lover's Instinct- Chrysanthemum              (2021)   Oil           20 x 20 cm          
17. Our Adventure Begins - Bottle Brush Flowers       (2020)   Acrylic   76.2 x 76.2 cm  
18. Our Safe Place - Digitalis Purpurea            (2020)   Acrylic   76.2 x 76.2 cm
19. Peony In Mauve               (2018)   Acrylic   41 x 51 cm          
20. Poise and Pride - Self Portrait      (2017)   Acrylic   76 x 61 cm          
21. Presence of Mind - and then - Eucalyptus Tree Bark          (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm
22. Presence of Mind - now - Eucalyptus Tree Bark   (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm          
23. River View In Wonderland - Yarra River  (2017)   Acrylic   91 x 61 cm          
24. See Through The Light- Hairpin Banksia (2021)   Acrylic   40 x 50 cm          
25. Splendid- Tuberose Begonia        (2017)   Acrylic   50.8 x 61 cm      
26. Spring Euphony - Dark Pink Freesia (2018) Acrylic 40.6 x 50.8 cm
27. Sun Kissed Dream – Callistemon, Kangaroo paw, Grevillea and Billy button (2020) Acrylic 42 x 60 cm          

 28.Sun Shines Brighter When I Am with You - Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Alstroemeria and Yellow Rose    (2020)  Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm
29.The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers    (2020)   Acrylic   61 x 91 cm          
30.Thicker Than Blood, Stronger Than Love -Carnation    (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm          
31.White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses              (2021)   Acrylic   50.8 x 61 cm      
 
Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. 
For more information on the exhibition, visit the event webpage.
To learn more about Hsin, visit www.hsinlinart.com
​
Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition !
Link in above for direct purchase and hope you find what you love!
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Hello everyone, welcome back to my 1st blog post on March 2022! If you are in Maroondah, you may have already received the latest Maroondah News in your inbox, scroll down to the link for the latest interview for my solo exhibition.
Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers. Published date 24 February 2022 Maroondah City Council s blog.
https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Council-blog/Blog/Interview-with-the-Artist-Hsin-Lin-Bloom-Like-Flowers

​Or, Link here for the full article.

I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really.
You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! How awesome is that?
 
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Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers
Published February 2022
Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers.
 
Featured Artwork in the solo exhibition, click the title below for direct purchase and close up photos–

1. A Life Time Love – Chrysanthemums, Roses and Green Ball Dianthus (2020) Acrylic 61 x 91 cm     
2. A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket (2021) Acrylic 76.2 x 122 cm
3. A Lifetime Grit - Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021)   Acrylic   76.2 x 91.4 cm  
4. A Wonderful Life - White Camellia            (2020)   Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm  
5. All The Wonderful Feelings - Flowering Gum        (2022)   Acrylic   75 x 75 cm          
6. By The Window- Cadbury The Cat             (2019)   Acrylic   36 x 36cm           
7. Celebrations - Peonies Galore     (2018)   Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print
8. Daydreamer - Cadbury The Cat   (2021)   Acrylic   20 x 20 cm          
9. Feels Like Home - Silver Banksia (2019)   Acrylic   70 x 50 cm          
10. Forever Together - Cymbidium Orchids   (2020)   Acrylic   41 x 51 cm          
11. Have Faith in A Sunny Place- Premium Hydrangea (2019) Framed Limited Edition Giclée Print 45 x 62 cm
12. Hey It's Gonna Be Alright - Little Goat     (2021)   Acrylic   20 x 20 cm
13. Koi In The Lilypond 1       (2021)   Acrylic   40.6 x 50.8 cm  
14. Koi In The Lilypond 2       (2021)   Acrylic   40.6 x 50.8 cm  
15. Let’s Make A Wish - Banksia Menziesii    (2021)   Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm  
16. Lover's Instinct- Chrysanthemum              (2021)   Oil           20 x 20 cm          
17. Our Adventure Begins - Bottle Brush Flowers       (2020)   Acrylic   76.2 x 76.2 cm  
18. Our Safe Place - Digitalis Purpurea            (2020)   Acrylic   76.2 x 76.2 cm
19. Peony In Mauve               (2018)   Acrylic   41 x 51 cm          
20. Poise and Pride - Self Portrait      (2017)   Acrylic   76 x 61 cm          
21. Presence of Mind - and then - Eucalyptus Tree Bark          (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm
22. Presence of Mind - now - Eucalyptus Tree Bark   (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm          
23. River View In Wonderland - Yarra River  (2017)   Acrylic   91 x 61 cm          
24. See Through The Light- Hairpin Banksia (2021)   Acrylic   40 x 50 cm          
25. Splendid- Tuberose Begonia        (2017)   Acrylic   50.8 x 61 cm      
26. Spring Euphony - Dark Pink Freesia (2018) Acrylic 40.6 x 50.8 cm
27. Sun Kissed Dream – Callistemon, Kangaroo paw, Grevillea and Billy button (2020) Acrylic 42 x 60 cm          

 28.Sun Shines Brighter When I Am with You - Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Alstroemeria and Yellow Rose    (2020)  Acrylic   91.4 x 60.9 cm
29.The Sunny Side Of Everything – Sunflowers    (2020)   Acrylic   61 x 91 cm          
30.Thicker Than Blood, Stronger Than Love -Carnation    (2019)   Acrylic   42 x 60 cm          
31.White Has All the Possibilities - Frutteto Roses              (2021)   Acrylic   50.8 x 61 cm      
 
Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. For more information on the exhibition, visit the event webpage. To learn more about Hsin, visit www.hsinlinart.com
​
Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition & happy collecting!
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Hello to my new friends & old friends. Welcome back to my 3rd blog post of February 2022!  
I am pleased to be invited to the interview and be featured on the Maroondah City Council's blog. 
Special thanks to Amy Freund, Editorial and Publications Officer. It was a pleasure working with you really.

Interested in how and why I create my signature series the way it is ? Click the link below for the full article !
https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/About-Council/News/Council-blog/Blog/Interview-with-the-Artist-Hsin-Lin-Bloom-Like-Flowers
You can also press the play button to listen to the interview in audio! How awesome is that ?😊

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Interview with the Artist: Hsin Lin - Bloom Like Flowers
Published 08 February 2022

Federation Estate Gallery’s latest exhibition is by local artist Hsin Lin, and explores the beauty of flowers and our connection to them. We interviewed artist Hsin Lin to learn more about her inspiration behind the exhibition, the mediums she uses and favourite flowers.

Q: What was the inspiration behind the exhibition?
Bloom Like Flowers is a contemporary floral series that I have been developing for years.
Bloom like Flowers embraces the diversity and salutes the strength of life by featuring Australian native flowers we love and common flowers we know.
It is also a series that I painted to raise awareness of mental health. It encourages people to be nurtured into deeper mindfulness and to cherish the beauty of nature in their local environment.

Q: What is your favourite piece in the exhibition?
One of my favourite pieces would be the largest piece from my signature series - Bloom Like Flowers, A Life Time Story ‒ Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray with A Weaving Basket (2021). It is also an artwork that took me the longest period of time to complete.
Every object in this artwork stands for a different meaning. You may see this work as a documentary of the time that we all went through.
When I look into the details in this particular piece, I remember every moment that I spent painting it, sunny days and rainy days.

Q: What do you hope viewers get out of your exhibition?
I paint flowers to show my happiness and wish to bring positive energy to my viewer.
Flowers are celebrations of life. You can see the collection as a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive.

Q: How do you feel your fashion background influences your painting style / technique?
To me, there’s one thing in common regarding being an artist and being a fashion designer—that is to appreciate the material that you use, and to explore the possibility of it. Just like designing a garment—you have to think through how the fabrics are attached, how your design will be composed as a whole and give it a new life.
As an artist, I sometimes stand in front of the canvas meditating for a long time before my paintbrushes touches it, just to imitate how the flower grows and extends in my mind, following the natural order.

Q: What mediums do you like to use?
I find acrylic is the perfect medium to interpret my intense passion for the subjects I depict. I love the vivid and opaque property of paint on canvas. In my ongoing contemporary floral series, I use close observation to try to capture as much detail as possible. I do paint with oil and watercolour sometimes to let loose, but acrylic is always my go-to medium.

Q: How long does it take you to create a piece of artwork?
Artworks from my main series have very intricate compositions and I used a photorealistic approach, with each tiny petal built up by more than eight layers of paint. For large-scale pieces, it takes six to nine months from start to finish.

Q: What is it about flowers that you love so much?
I see flowers as salutes to the strength of life. Just like every one of us is unique, each flower has a different appearance and different flowering seasons.
Each flower looks different, smells different, has its own spiritual meanings. Most important of all, the flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers. That’s the beauty of it and I am absolutely obsessed with the natural order.
I believed everything falls into the right places at the right time.

Q: What is your favourite flower?
My new favourite would be the Australian native flower ‒ Eucalyptus Macrocarpa. I love it so much, that I often visit Royal Botanic Garden just to admire its beauty.
The original artwork ‒ A Lifetime Grit ‒ Eucalyptus Macrocarpa (2021) in the exhibition is the 3rd depiction I have done of a gorgeous flowering gum tree in Cranbourne Garden. The former two have found good homes soon after they launched.
I especially love the details on the large, ovate grey leaves and the earthy tones of the plant. The rough surface of the gum nuts and the smooth silky texture on the flowers display of greatest strength of life. Eucalyptus flowers also have the symbolic meaning of healing and protection.
Seeing a gum tree makes me feel grounded wherever I am and I see it as an anchor. Flowers don’t have to be fragile to be beautiful, they can be strong and tough.
To me, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa is the tough kind of beauty.

Find out more
Bloom Like flowers is showing at Maroondah Federation Estate’s Gallery until Friday 8 April. For more information on the exhibition, visit the event webpage. To learn more about Hsin, visit www.hsinlinart.com

Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition & happy collecting!
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

On 10th Feb We open HSIN LIN’s 2022 solo exhibition – {Bloom Like Flowers}
The event was officially launched by Mayor, Cr Mike Symon who was joined by Deputy Mayor, Cr Rob Steane, along with Councillors Marijke Graham, Tony Dib, Paul Macdonald, and Kylie Spears.
 
It is my absolute pleasure meeting all the amazing people.  Much appreciated for your love and support. What a great opening event!  Thank you to everyone who made it to the opening, the night was filled with joy, love, and laughter.
 
Below is the full Speech by Artist HSIN LIN on the opening event-
 
“First of all, Thank you, Mayor, Cr Mike Symon, Deputy Mayor, Cr Rob Steane, Maroondah City Council, Arts in Maroondah, and Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery for having me. It’s a great honor. I would also like to say a big thank you to the Curatorial Program Officer, this solo is professionally curated by Gareth Syvret the Curatorial Program Lead, and Andrew Duong. Thank you for everything and thank you for making it happen.
 
Tonight I see some familiar faces. I would like to say hi to new friends, old friends, collectors, friends, and families.  Thank you very much for making it to the opening. Words cannot describe how happy I am to see every single one of you, especially after two years of the pandemic. I want you to know that you are important, your love and support make everything possible.
 
Following I would like to give you a short insight into the series- Bloom like Flowers.
Bloom like Flowers is a signature series of mine that I’ve been developing for years. Those artworks from the main series have proceeded in intricate composition and photorealism approach, each tiny petal was built up by more than 8 layers of paint. For large-scale pieces, it takes 6 months to 9 months from start to finish. In this series, I don’t care how much time it takes, but I am willing to give it as much as the time it needs to be achieved. Many of you might know I wasn’t an artist my entire life, but I have never dropped my paintbrushes since the day I started.
At first, I paint flowers to empower myself, when time goes by, I realized my artwork empowers my collectors, my viewers, and I think that’s the most amazing thing in the world.
The best thing I love about flowers is each flower has a different appearance and different flowering seasons. They look different, smell different, have different spiritual meanings. Most important of all, the flower always blooms in its own time without competing with other flowers.
Just like every one of us is unique, regardless of our gender, nationalities, and all the differences that you can think of. If we can embrace diversity and all the differences, the world is a better place. 
You can see it as a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive.
 
I would also like to conclude my speech with a line from my favourite poem - “Let life be beautiful like summer flowers -By the poet Rabindranath Tagore. To every one of you who visited the exhibition or watching the video right now- Let’s make our life be beautiful like summer flowers. May you too bloom in the best season. 
 
Last but not least, all the original artworks in the solo exhibition are ready for new homes. Please feel free to let me or the gallery know if you are interested in any particular ones. Thank you very much and I hope you enjoy the exhibition. “
 
Solo Exhibition info:
Bloom Like Flowers: Hsin Lin
Categories: Arts, Council, Exhibitions
➡️ Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery
32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood
➡️ View the exhibition:
7 February - 8 April
Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm
 
Hsin Lin’s new exhibition and series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats and that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.
 
To anyone who couldn't make it to the opening night, do not worry! The exhibition {Bloom Like Flowers} is on from the 7th of Feb to the 8th of April 2022.
Hope you guys enjoy the exhibition & happy collecting!

Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

A warm welcome from me to you, join us on the opening night on the 10th of Feb !
​Quote from original post-
Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery is excited to invite you to the exhibition opening of Hsin Lin's exhibition 'Bloom Like Flowers.'

Join the exhibition opening:
Thursday 10 February 6-7.30pm

Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery
32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood

View the exhibition:
7 February - 8 April
Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Hsin Lin’s new exhibition and series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats and that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet or filament is rendered on canvas.

More details about the exhibitions available here.

A special thanks to the curatorial team, Arts in Maroondah & Maroondah City Council for having me in Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery.
Looking forward to see you there!
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Hello to you all my beautiful friends, Hsin Lin here. No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well. I am back with good news!
Let’s make it grand with my first solo exhibition on 2022- Bloom Like flowers, presented by Maroondah City Council | Arts in Maroondah at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery, professionally curated by the Curatorial team of Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery. A sincere thank you to all the wonderful people who makes it happen. Much appreciated for having me on 2022 really.
 
Solo Exhibition Info-
Bloom Like flowers - by HSIN LIN

Address:
32 Greenwood Ave Ringwood VIC 3134, Melbourne, Australia
Date and Time:
7 February - 8 April 2022.
Gallery open hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Opening night: Thursday 10th February 6-7.30pm
{Open to Public, Drinks and snacks provided. Everyone's welcome! Free entry. Save the date!! 😊}
 
-Below article quote from the original post on Maroondah City Council’s official website -
Hsin Lin’s new exhibition and series Bloom Like Flowers explores the process of blooming and our connection to nature.
The exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife and highlight the ecologies and habitats and that support and connect them.
Hsin Lin’s professional background in fashion design informs her skill and ability to capture the organic textural details of these subjects. Through sensitive observation and illustration every petal, facet, or filament is rendered on canvas.
Actively contrasting the detail of her slowly executed paintings of botanical subjects, other works in the exhibition employ a more spontaneous and accelerated approach, with more abstracted outcomes.
Hsin Lin is a local artist affiliated with the Victorian Artists Society who has exhibited regularly at galleries throughout Melbourne since 2017.
To learn more about Hsin Lin visit hsinlinart.com
 
I’ve been preparing nonstop with hard work for this solo for the past 6 months and more.  If you are excited as I am, simply scroll down the page and save the date by clicking the [ Add to calendar] to tune on the reminder! 😊
Can’t wait to catch up with everyone & hope to see you there!

​Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Season’s greeting to everyone! A early Merry Christmas to all my new friends & old friends. Welcome back to my 2nd blog post of December 2021! ❤️ (And the last one of 2021? Maybe? 😊)
 
A Lovely surprised in my mail box this morning! Much appreciated VAS for featuring my story on Victorian Artists Society Members' Magazine for December 2021- our second magazine of 2021. I am happy and beyond humbled to be a part of our amazing community.
Featured Artwork in the Magazine:
A Life Time Story - Orchids and Roses on Wood Tray With A Weaving Basket (2021) Acrylic on Canvas, Ready to hang.
76.2cm (W) x 122cm (H)
 
Quote from original article –
Hsin Lin
As an artist who is obsessed with the beauty and the form of flowers, I paint every object as a self-projection. During the new Era, time slows down for every individual to focus further on the connection to mother nature and the surrounding around us.
 
I started a special series called ‘The Lockdown Diary’ since the pandemic- a special isolation diary that I wrote with my paintbrushes. It is an extension of my ongoing Contemporary floral series, featuring native flowers we love and common flowers we know.
 
To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments in the new normal, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. Most of my inspiration comes from my observation of the natural world. I use close observation to try to capture as much detail as possible.
 
Through my paintings I see flowers as representing life, each different flower and object have their significant meaning and symbolism. Flowers represent us as humans, Vases as the body carrying our soul and physical body, protecting us as a shield in a natural order. In one of my large-scale pieces, which was completed during the lockdown, the weaving basket stands for connections- the bounding between families, friends, all the people around us. Even if we are apart, everyone is still being linked together as a whole, stronger together. Every passenger in our life, every stranger who is meant to cross our path for a reason, plays an irreplaceable role in this life-time story.
 
You may see the work as a documentary of the special time that we came through. Our body kept us strong, alive, and healed, the heroes who keep the world moving. It is also a reminder that as the flowers are in full bloom, this is our time to be alive. Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our best season.
Welcome to contact the gallery if you are interested in this particular artwork, or simply visit the link here for direct purchase.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.
 
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart

Hello to my new friends and old friends. How are you today? No matter where you are, I hope you are safe, happy, and well.
I am back with my latest blog post and updates of December 2021! ❤️

{Back from exhibition, original artwork released, virtual on line exhibition with knox Immerse is ON !｝
Hsin Lin – Blossoms of Life 
Listen
Imagine a lifetime is a flower blooming. As with our individual identities, each flower is unique in appearance, blooming during different seasons and life stages.

FEELS LIKE HOME - Silver Banksia (2019)
By HSIN LIN
70 x 50 cm
Acrylic on Acid free Gesso primed Canvas
Ready to hang
Side panel painted: Black
Metallic Gold paint are used . It actually shines beautifully when you look at the physical painting.

Affirmation - You have nothing to lose, you have nothing to be afraid of , this is the place where you start.

Banksia marginata, also known as Silver Banksia, Australian evergreen shrubs of the protea family.
Its natural occurrence is throughout from South Australia, Victoria and eastern New South Wales and Tasmania. Some forms have a lignotuber, which is a woody swelling at the stem base that regenerates after fire.
All banksias produce copious nectar and are ideal for attracting wildlife into gardens. Seeds are also eaten by cockatoos, particularly the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo.

Artwork inspired by nature at Royal Botanic Garden, Cranbourne, Autumn, 2019.
Link here if you would like to collect this particular artwork.
I truly hope you enjoy this artwork as I do.
 
Warm Regards,
Artist,
HSIN LIN / H.Lin
@helloinnerpeace
#hsinlinart