An He

Artist An He 

Guangzhou, China, 1957

He was born into an artistic family. He was drawn to the arts at a young age, and was under the tutledge of his father, a highly respected artist and Professor of Art in Guangzhou.  He later studied at the Fine Art College of Guangzhou, one of the top academies in China. An He arrived in the United States in 1985, settling in New York before making San Francisco his permanent home in 1988.  Specializing in figurative painting, he has become one of the most sought after artists in the country for his romantic paintings of women. His women are usually caught in a moment of contemplation, sometimes in an opulent interior, sometimes in a garden.  Ballet themes and musical instruments find their way into his compositions as well.  His subjects are always breathtaking and timeless. His style has been compared to the work of John Singer Sargent, bringing him tremendous attention from other artists, as well as collectors.  He has also specialized in portraiture, and has been commissioned by collectors throughout the United Sates, Europe and Asia.