
Studio Lily Chen - 百合舍
Traditional Chinese Gongbi Painting - 中國工筆畫藝術

Paired Amid Blossoms / 《花影双栖》( Chinese Watercolour Pigments on Mica Xuanpaper, 88 cm x 48 cm )

Koi Beneath the Peonies / 锦鲤映牡丹 2025 ( Chinese Watercolour Pigments on Mica Xuanpaper, 60 cm in Diameter)

Silent Lotus Heart / 寂静莲心 2025

Echoes of Time in Petals / 花影时光 2025

Perched Together in Autumn Glow / 双栖秋实 2025

Lotus of Jade Purity / 冰心玉莲 2025

Enchanted by the Spring Breeze / 醉春风里 2025

Scarlet-leaf Songbird / 红叶小鸟 2025

Realm of Tranquil Blue / 幽蓝之境 2025 ( Chinese Watercolour Pigments on Mica Xuanpaper, 40 cm in Diameter)

Peony and the Lovebirds / 牡丹相思鸟 2025 ( Chinese Watercolour Pigments on Mica Xuanpaper, 65 cm x 45 cm)

Golden Lotus Amid Emerald Leaves / 碧叶金荷 2025

Dahlia / Silk Fan - 2025 Collection

Peony / Silk Fan - 2025 Collection

Hand-Painted Silk Fans - 2025 Collection. Also known as palace fans or round fans, these silk fans were historically cherished as accessories.

The Harmony of Bloom and Flight / 花开有声(2025) was featured in the "Hope" Art Exhibition by the Whittlesea Council in 2025, and was selected to be part of the council's 2025 permanent art collection. 作品于2025年参加Whittlesea市政厅“Hope"艺术展,并被该市政府永久收藏,收入其2025年度艺术藏品。

The Harmony of Bloom and Flight / 花开有声 2024 ( Chinese Watercolour Pigments on Mica Xuanpaper, 40 cm in Diameter)

I was invited to present and demonstrate traditional Chinese Gongbi painting for the Decoupage Guild Australia, introducing its two-thousand-year history, shading techniques, and traditional materials through live demonstration.

Peony Grey Munia / 牡丹灰文鸟 2024

Purple Melody / 紫色旋律 2024

A Jade Cup Aglow / 玉盏生辉 2024

Egret by the Lotus Pond / 荷花鹭鸶 2024

Spring Elegance of the two Qiaos / 二乔春美 2024 (Chinese Watercolour Pigments on Mica Xuanpaper, 40 cm in Diameter)

Gongbi Painting Brushes

Xuanpaper and Silk

1-Hour Focus Lesson | $45 Refine brush control and improve specific Gongbi techniques.

2-Hours Private Lesson | $80 Demonstration, guided practice and personalised feedback.

Beginner Gongbi Painting Course | A structured introduction to traditional Gongbi painting, covering line drawing, colour layering, shading techniques, and essential materials. View current course dates and availability on ClassBento.

Chinese Silk Fan Painting Workshop | Create your own hand-painted silk fan while learning traditional Gongbi painting techniques. A relaxing and creative experience suitable for beginners and art lovers. View available dates on ClassBento.

Open Studio Sessions | Bring your current project and enjoy dedicated painting time in a peaceful studio environment. Ideal for students seeking regular practice, encouragement, and occasional guidance while working independently. Bookings Opening Soon

About
Lily Chen is a Chinese-Australian artist. Her work draws upon the traditional Gongbi technique to convey the stillness and tranquility of forms observed in nature, often through meticulous brushwork, tonal gradation, and layered composition.




























