This painting is a delicious escape picture. It allows you to project yourself away from your cares, walking your dog, about to partake in a delicious rum drink, seated under an umbrella by the sea.
How does a 13 year old child know how inviting this scene is? . . . especially to an overworked adult who yearns to "get away"?
Ben Gelbart attended middle school with Lin Min and found this student's work to be particularly admirable. I heartedly agree. It wears a calm confidence. The use of color is balanced. I do hope this young person continues to pursue making art.
Born in 1995, Lin Min is from the mountains between Burma & Thailand.
When asked who taught him to paint, he responded "the teachers at the refugee camp, when he was just 9 years old".
Lin Min prefers to paint landscapes, as he finds nature beautiful, giving him much pleasure.
An avid soccer player, Lin Min came to the United States in 2008.